Kansas City’s playoff hopes are over.

Kansas City’s playoff hopes are over. But more critical to anything in the future is the status of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ future after he tore his ACL in the final minutes of Chiefs-Chargers.. What is the timeline? Professional athletes typically require up to 8-12 months of rehabilitation to recover from ACL surgery. Now the question looms: What does the Chiefs’ future roster look like next season? Read more of our Chiefs coverage at the link above. 🎥: Pete Sweeney/The Star (@pete sweeney) and Alexa Stone/The Star (@Alexa (Lex) Stone) #kansascitychiefs #PatrickMahomes #GardnerMinshew #NFL #AndyReid

By Kansas City Star

Published January 7, 2026

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