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Chiefs beat Jets 35-12, Mahomes elbow shows no significant injury

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-12 at home, ending a two-game losing streak and moving to 6-2. An MRI showed no significant injury to Patrick Mahomes' elbow, and he will be monitored before the Week 10 game against Atlanta.

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The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-12 at home, ending a two-game losing streak and moving to 6-2. Kenneth Walker caught two touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes in the first half and added a rushing score in the second half. Mahomes finished 23 of 31 for 242 yards after hurting his right elbow just before halftime. Walker is tied with Jahmyr Gibbs for the league lead with 11 total touchdowns.

An MRI showed no significant injury to Mahomes' right elbow after it was hit by Jets edge rusher David Bailey. He returned to play and finished 23 of 31 for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Mahomes has an elbow strain or sprain and will be monitored for pain and swelling before the Week 10 game against Atlanta.

Mahomes and Travis Kelce set an NFL record by combining for 9,235 yards after connecting four times for 72 yards in the win. The Chiefs' quarterback and tight end passed former Los Angeles Chargers stars Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates in the league's record books. Kansas City will face the Falcons in Week 10.

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  1. 9 Nov
    New development

    Mahomes and Kelce set NFL record in Chiefs win

    Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce set an NFL record by combining for 9,235 yards after connecting four times for 72 yards in Kansas City's 35-12 win over the Jets. The Chiefs' quarterback and tight end passed former Los Angeles Chargers stars Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates in the league's record books. Kansas City will face the Falcons in Week 10.

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  2. 9 Nov
    New development

    Mahomes MRI shows no significant elbow injury after hit

    Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent an MRI after his elbow was hit by Jets edge rusher David Bailey, and it did not reveal a significant injury. He returned to play and finished 23 of 31 for 242 yards and two touchdowns in the win over New York. Mahomes has an elbow strain or sprain and will be monitored for pain and swelling before the Week 10 game against Atlanta.

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  3. 8 Nov
    New development

    Chiefs crush Jets 35-12 to end two-game losing streak

    Kenneth Walker caught two touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes in the first half and added a rushing score in the second half as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-12 at home. The win moved the Chiefs to 6-2 and ended a two-game losing streak. Walker is tied with Jahmyr Gibbs for the league lead with 11 total touchdowns, and Mahomes finished 23 of 31 for 242 yards after hurting his right elbow just before halftime.

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Key facts

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-12 at home.Reported by Yahoo Sports
The win moved the Chiefs to 6-2 and ended a two-game losing streak.Reported by Yahoo Sports
Kenneth Walker caught two touchdown passes and added a rushing score.Reported by Yahoo Sports
Mahomes finished 23 of 31 for 242 yards and two touchdowns.Reported by Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports
An MRI showed no significant injury to Mahomes' right elbow.Reported by CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports
Mahomes and Travis Kelce combined for 9,235 yards, setting an NFL record.Reported by Yahoo Sports

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Whether Mahomes will play in the Week 10 game against Atlanta

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