Patrick Mahomes has the flu but will still play in Week 8

Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has the flu but will still play in Week 8 against the Broncos, according to a report.

WebStory.co.in Date- 29 October 2023

We have a snow game coming up on Sunday in Denver for the 2023 NFL season. The Broncos will be hosting their rival, the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to play, but he has been added to the injury report due to an illness. According to NFL Media, Mahomes is battling the flu.

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NFL Media says Mahomes feels better on Sunday compared to Saturday. He has no game status.

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The reigning NFL MVP has a perfect 12-0 record against the Broncos, which is tied for the most wins by a quarterback without a loss against a single team since 1950.

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Mahomes is also an impressive 16-0 on the road against division opponents in his career.

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Through seven weeks, Mahomes ranks third in passing yards per game (288.1), first in QBR (76.9) and has thrown 15 touchdowns compared to six interceptions.

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In the 19-8 victory over the Broncos just two weeks ago, Mahomes completed 30 of 40 passes for 306 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

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With Mahomes under the weather and snowy conditions in Mile High,

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you can expect the Chiefs to lean on the run against what is statistically the worst run defense in the league (167.3 rushing yards allowed per game).

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