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Mahomes questionable against the Vikings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is questionable against the Minnesota Vikings, raising the possibility the league MVP could return after missing just one game to a dislocated kneecap.

Mahomes practiced on a limited basis throughout the week, just as he did last week. But rather than being listed out, as he was for the Green Bay Packers, he was given the official injury designation that means it is uncertain whether Mahomes will play.

“He did good this week. He added quite a little bit to it,” said Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who added little more during the roughly 3 minutes that he spent speaking to reporters Friday.

When asked how Mahomes was moving in practice, Reid replied: “He’s doing some good things.”

Mahomes split reps this week with backup Matt Moore, who played well against the Packers in a 31-24 loss and would start in his place. But also entering the equation is Chad Henne, who is on the injured list after breaking his ankle in the preseason but could be activated in a pinch.

“Same thing. You go out, you prepare, you get ready to play a game, you value the reps you get and use those to your advantage,” Moore said. “You move forward with that mindset. Again, this is nothing new. I’ve been in this situation before. I’m used to it.”

Rookie quarterback Kyle Shurmur was activated from the practice squad for last week’s game.

“It’s a unique situation right now that we’re sitting in,” Reid said. “Everyone got ready to go and they’re ready to go if they’re out here practicing.”

The Vikings are preparing for both Moore and Mahomes because each has a unique skillset.

There were only three players listed as out: left tackle Eric Fisher, right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, and defensive end Alex Okafor.

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