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Mahomes' Torn ACL Ends Chiefs' Playoff Run as Parsons' Knee Scare Clouds Packers' Push

With three games left, star injuries are reshaping playoff races across both conferences.

Overview

  • The Chiefs confirmed Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in the loss to the Chargers, ending Kansas City’s playoff hopes as the team evaluates surgical options.
  • Green Bay lost 34-26 in Denver, where Micah Parsons suffered a non-contact left-knee injury that team sources believe is an ACL tear pending MRI results.
  • The Packers also saw Christian Watson (chest) and right tackle Zach Tom (knee) exit and fell to 9-4-1, dropping to second in the NFC North and the NFC’s No. 7 seed.
  • Denver clinched a postseason berth and moved to the AFC’s top seed behind Bo Nix’s 303 yards and four touchdown passes.
  • Despite pregame concern that led to Pierre Strong Jr. being elevated, Josh Jacobs played and produced 92 scrimmage yards with two touchdowns, while Rams receiver Davante Adams aggravated a hamstring issue, according to Sean McVay.