Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to an NFL -best 15-2 record this season. The Chiefs' proficiency during the regular season affords them a bye in the opening round of the playoffs, and for Mahomes and his family, the bye week will be extra special.

Though he was able to grit his teeth and play through some pain in Kansas City’s Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mahomes is still listed on the Chiefs’ injury report. Will Mahomes’ ankle injury affect his ability to participate in Kansas City’s Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos?

The Kansas City Chiefs entered Week 18 with virtually nothing on the line, having already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC. After an injury-plagued season, coach Andy Reid made the smart decision to rest several key starters—including quarterback Patrick Mahomes—ahead of Sunday’s season finale against the Denver Broncos,