It's been trending this way all week, and the door is still open for something to change. But on Thursday, Andy Reid all but confirmed that Patrick Mahomes is set to start Saturday's game against the Texans, despite the quarterback dealing with an ankle sprain suffered last weekend.
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"He worked out this week, full. We'll most likely end up playing him," Reid said during his press conference. "We'll just see how things work out today." The coach also mentioned he wasn't entirely sure earlier in the week whether Mahomes would be able to make it this far so soon.
"I've been through it with him before, and he amazes me every time he does it," Reid continued. "That guy, he's so mentally tough. It's a mindset that he has going into it. So, where he was a few days ago, yeah, I'd probably say it was a long shot. But he's done well with it, yeah."
Additionally, Reid added that there's a "good chance" receiver Hollywood Brown will make his debut on Saturday, following a shoulder injury. Brown has also been a full participant in practice this week.
"He's done a nice job," Reid said. "Mentioned earlier — it wasn't his legs, so he was able to run, keep himself in running shape. But the rest of it, where the surgery was and that, it looked good. He was doing fine, yeah."
As for left tackle D.J. Humphries, who's dealing with a hamstring injury, Reid noted he's set to miss another game but might be ready for the next Wednesday's matchup against the Steelers. No matter what, once healthy, Humphries will be back at left tackle.
Kansas City's full injury report with game statuses is expected later on Thursday.
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