KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes fully rehearsed on Wednesday, taking another step to potentially clear the concussion protocol in time for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills.
“He’s done well so far,” said coach Andy Reid of Mahomes, who remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol after being eliminated in the division round victory over the Cleveland Browns last week. work and no contact. That’s pretty much what we’ll do on Wednesday, so this fit the bill. “
Mahomes was listed as a full contender when the Chiefs released their practice report on Wednesday.
Reid did not say what stage of the five-step process Mahomes is in to unlock.
Mahomes was replaced in the third quarter of last Sunday’s 22-17 victory over the Browns by veteran Chad Henne, who would start against the Bills if Mahomes can’t play.
Pro Bowl Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White said on Wednesday that Buffalo expects to face Mahomes on Sunday.
“This is the AFC Championship, this is the game to go to the Super Bowl; we know all their best players will be there. We are preparing to be Mahomes there, and we know he will,” White said. .
Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf), running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (hip and ankle) and starting cornerback Bashaud Breeland (shoulder / concussion) were listed as limited practice participants on Wednesday. Watkins and Edwards-Helaire were both inactive for the Chiefs’ victory over Cleveland. Breeland, like Mahomes, is in a concussion protocol.
ESPN’s Mike Reiss and The Associated Press contributed to this report.