Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, performed by Dr. Dan Cooper in Dallas. The team is optimistic about his recovery, with an expected timeline of about nine months, raising hope he could return by Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes suffered the injury during a loss to the Chargers, ending the Chiefs' playoff hopes and marking the first time in his career he will miss the postseason. Mahomes has already begun rehab and is expected to continue with intensive physical therapy. Chiefs coach Andy Reid and NFL legend Tom Brady have expressed confidence in Mahomes' recovery process, emphasizing his disciplined approach and mental toughness. Meanwhile, other NFL injury updates include Miami Dolphins benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Week 16, with rookie Quinn Ewers set to start. The Pittsburgh Steelers have shown resilience, winning their last two games and moving into playoff contention. The Green Bay Packers' Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL, ending his season after a strong debut with the Packers. Injury statuses of key players across teams vary, with notable absences and limited participants in practice, including T.J. Watt (Steelers), Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter (Eagles), and Davante Adams (Rams). The Seahawks activated WR Dareke Young and RB Cam Akers for Thursday Night Football, while the Rams face travel issues and are likely to be without Adams due to a hamstring injury. Other significant updates include the signing of LB Jeremiah Moon by the Steelers, the placement of RB Devin Neal on IR by the Saints, and the return of Lamar Jackson to practice for the Ravens. The NFL playoff picture remains dynamic, with teams like the Rams and Broncos securing playoff spots, while others face critical matchups that could determine their postseason fate.