Is Patrick Mahomes playing tonight? Chiefs QB's status revealed for AFC championship game vs. Bills

Patrick Mahomes has been the talk of the town for the Kansas City Chiefs entering their AFC championship game against the Buffalo Bills. The superstar quarterback was on the injury report during the week with an ankle injury, and fans want to know if Mahomes will suit up for the blockbuster playoff encounter on Sunday night.

Is Patrick Mahomes playing tonight vs. Bills?

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patick Mahomes - Source: Getty

Patrick Mahomes will play against the Bills on Sunday night. The Chiefs quarterback is active on the team roster and will lead his team's offense in the AFC championship game.

Despite being listed on the injury report with an ankle injury, Mahomes participated fully in practice on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Hence, it appears that the superstar signal-caller will suit up for Sunday's postseason clash.

The Chiefs selected Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. He got the starting role in his second season with the team and has already established himself as the greatest quarterback in franchise history.

Mahomes has led the Chiefs to three Super Bowl titles, including two back-to-back in 2022 and 2023. This year, Kansas City is chasing a three-peat of Super Bowls.

How has Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes performed this season?

Patrick Mahomes had a relatively slow start to the 2024 season but didn't take long to find his rhythm. He finished the regular season with 3,928 yards, 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and helped Kansas City clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Due to their top seed in the conference, the Chiefs got a bye in the wild-card round. Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown on 16 passes to help Kansas City beat the Houston Texans in the divisional round.

Mahomes will aim to continue Kansas City's incredible playoff run when the team hosts the Buffalo Bills in the conference title game.

Here are the TV schedule and livestream details for this year's AFC championship game.

• Date: Sunday, Jan.26, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• TV channels: CBS, WIVB Ch. 4 (for locals in Buffalo) and KCTV5 (for locals in Kansas City)
• Live stream: Paramount+ or NFL+
• Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri