Patrick Mahomes: I pride myself on playing through pain

The week main as much as Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Texans concerned questions on how efficient Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can be taking part in via an ankle damage and it did not take lengthy to get a solution.

Mahomes capped the primary Chiefs possession of the afternoon with a 15-yard landing run. Mahomes mentioned he did not really feel like he was “setting a tone” with the play however it served that function because the Chiefs went on for a 27-19 win that places them on the verge of clinching the primary total seed within the AFC playoffs.

After the win, Mahomes mentioned he takes a variety of pleasure in having the ability to persevere when he is not feeling 100%.

“I ask so much from the fellows round me and, so, I really feel like if I will ask them to play via ache, if I will ask them to play via little nicks and bruises and stuff like that, I’ve obtained to do it,” Mahomes mentioned. “That is one thing that I pleasure myself on, is being on the market with my guys and taking part in soccer. I am not going to place us able to be in a foul spot or lose a soccer recreation, but when I really feel like I can compete and win, I will be out on that soccer area.”

Mahomes will handle the ankle between now and Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to the Steelers. A win in that recreation or a Payments loss to the Patriots on Sunday will make them the No. 1 seed.