Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to an NFL -best 15-2 record this season. The Chiefs' proficiency during the regular season affords them a bye in the opening round of the playoffs, and for Mahomes and his family, the bye week will be extra special.

Though he was able to grit his teeth and play through some pain in Kansas City’s Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mahomes is still listed on the Chiefs’ injury report. Will Mahomes’ ankle injury affect his ability to participate in Kansas City’s Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos?

With Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid already thinking about the playoffs, the NFL imposed fines on multiple Kansas City Chiefs players apart from Travis Kelce. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid will have a bye week to prepare for the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.