Chiefs Playoff Hopes Dim as Mahomes Injured in Loss to ChargersThe Kansas City Chiefs suffered a major setback in their playoff chase, losing to the Los Angeles Chargers and sustaining a concerning injury to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes, who scored an early touchdown, was seen limping off the field with a knee injury, leaving backup Gardner Minshew to finish the game. Minshew threw an interception, sealing the Chargers victory.Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, playing through a broken left hand, led a second-half rally, with the Chargers kicker, Cameron Dicker, tying the game and giving them the lead. The Chiefs momentum faded as the game progressed. Mahomes injury, which didnt look good, will be evaluated with an MRI. Minshew is expected to quarterback the Chiefs for their final three games, including a Christmas night showdown against the Denver Broncos. The loss effectively ended the Chiefs postseason aspirations, while the Chargers celebrated a significant divisional win and solidified their own playoff push.

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