In Mahomes' absence, Carson Wentz filled in at quarterback and completed 10 passes on 17 attempts for just 98 yards. The Chiefs fell 38-0, and their AFC West rival clinched a spot in the playoffs. Kansas City (15-2) will now await the results in the Wild Card round to see who it will face in the Divisional Round.

Patrick Mahomes was kept out of the Kansas City Chiefs regular season finale against the Denver Broncos. Mahomes, 29, did not play in the Sunday, January 5, game after the Chiefs secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC and home field advantage throughout the playoffs after their 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on

The Kansas City Chiefs have dealt with injuries all season, and seemed to be in trouble when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes took a hard hit to his ankle against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15. Will Mahomes be able to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day in Week 17?