Yahoo Sports NFL on Patrick Mahomes

ArticlePatrick Mahomes practicing ThursdayOctober 23, 2026

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Mahomes is coming off his least productive outing of the season, but he has been solid overall. That being said, he will be facing a solid Seattle defense in Week 7, and Rashee Rice (hamstring, knee) and Travis Kelce (ankle) are both battling injuries. Mahomes may be more of a QB2 this weekend.

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Mahomes projected as QB2 in Week 7 vs. Seattle with Rice and Kelce injured.

Mahomes is coming off his least productive outing of the season and will face a solid Seattle defense in Week 7 with key pass-catchers Rashee Rice (hamstring, knee) and Travis Kelce (ankle) battling injuries; he may be more of a QB2 this weekend.