Sat Dec 21 18:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Mahomes to Start for Chiefs Despite High Ankle Sprain
**Kansas City, MO** – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans, despite suffering a high ankle sprain last week. Coach Andy Reid confirmed Mahomes participated fully in all three practice sessions this week, exhibiting no limitations in his movement. Reid expressed confidence in Mahomes’ mental toughness and ability to overcome the injury. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins echoed this sentiment, stating Mahomes looked “like he always does” in practice.
While Mahomes will be under center, the Chiefs will be without left tackle D.J. Humphries, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Humphries missed last week’s game and did not practice at all this week. The Chiefs are expected to utilize Joe Thuney at left tackle once again, as they did in the previous game. The team’s struggles at the left tackle position this season have necessitated creative solutions in the absence of Humphries.
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