Chiefs QB Mahomes day to day after elbow injury

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is day to day after sustaining an elbow injury during Sunday's victory over the New York Jets.

Coach Andy Reid made the assessment on Monday while discussing the team's performance in a 35-12 rout.

Jets edge rusher David Bailey sacked Mahomes twice in a short span during the first half. On the second sack, Bailey struck Mahomes' throwing arm, causing the ball to come loose and leaving the quarterback's arm hanging at his side.

Mahomes received treatment on the sideline before returning to the field for Kansas City's next possession. He finished the game with 242 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Reid told reporters on a video call that the news was more positive than negative. He stated that the focus is on rehabilitation and removing soreness before the team plays the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

The injury report includes wide receiver Xavier Worthy and right tackle Jaylen Moore, who are also day to day. Worthy pulled up with a hamstring tightness after a sideline catch, while Moore injured his right ankle.

Both players are critical to the Chiefs' roster construction. The team is already without wide receiver Tyquan Thornton due to a fractured ankle and left tackle Josh Simmons, who is on injured reserve with a back issue. Losing Worthy and Moore could force Kansas City to use backup players in key positions and may prompt them to seek replacements before the trade deadline on Tuesday.

Reid also addressed the kicking situation involving Harrison Butker and Justin Tucker. Butker missed two kicks against the Jets, bringing his total misses to 17 since the start of last season, the highest in the league over that period. Tucker, who was signed to the practice squad recently, missed last season after a 10-game suspension for violating the personal-conduct policy. Reid said he has not yet decided whether to start Tucker over Butker and continues to evaluate their practice repetitions.