Head coach Andy Reid did not sugarcoat the situation on Monday. He labeled three key players as day-to-day following the 35-12 victory over the New York Jets. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wide receiver Xavier Worthy, and right tackle Jaylon Moore all carry that specific tag. Fans know the term can mean anything from a sore muscle to a serious setback. Reid spoke to reporters at his weekly press conference and gave a clear update on the status of his stars.
Reid said the news on Mahomes was “more positive news than negative news on Patrick.” The quarterback played well with a sore arm on Sunday, but the elbow issue remains. An MRI scan after the game showed no major damage to the joint. Reid added that it looks like “just a matter of some rehab in there and getting rid of some of the soreness.” The team will see how the recovery goes from there. Mahomes is in good spirits and has already been seen at the facility. He received treatment Monday morning and remains a day-to-day case.
Worthy and Moore Left Early
Xavier Worthy exited the game early with a hamstring issue. Jaylon Moore also left the field before the final whistle due to an ankle injury. Reid confirmed the status for both players in the same breath as the quarterback update. “I tell you the same thing with Xavier (Worthy), Jaylon (Moore),” Reid said, according to Chiefs Wire. “Likewise, all three of those guys are kind of day-to-day.”
What the Label Really Means
Chiefs fans have heard the day-to-day tag before, and they do not always trust it. For what seemed like the whole 2018 season, Safety Eric Berry carried the label. That history makes the current update hard to take at face value. Yet, the coach gave specific reasons for the status of each player. The MRI results and the athlete’s reported soreness are being used to gauge the recovery timeline.
The Chiefs face the Atlanta Falcons in their next game on Sunday, Nov. 15. The team hopes to have Mahomes, Worthy, and Moore back and ready for the trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Reid said “We’ll just see where it goes from there” regarding the full recovery timeline. He also noted that Mahomes is in good spirits. The final status will be clear after practice later this week.
