Reports confirmed Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee Sunday during the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers that ended their playoff hopes. No. 15's 2025 season is now over, and he's unlikely to return until sometime deep into the 2026-27 season.

The Kansas City Chiefs' season unraveled in the worst way possible on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes went down with a torn ACL late in Kansas City's 16-13 home loss to the Chargers, and just like that, everything changed.

Patrick Mahomes II suffered a non-contact knee injury after his left knee hyperextended. It did not take long for the Chiefs to confirm the worst, as Mahomes was diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear. Patrick Mahomes II suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. pic.twitter.com/XQL44Rvn7G

It may be the end of an era to an extent for the Kansas City Chiefs (and even the NFL). Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in Week 15's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs were also eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2014 with the loss.

The theme of the 2025 NFL regular season has been one of extreme unpredictability: Super Bowl favorites performing below usual standards, unexpected comebacks and breakout teams taking the league by storm.

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Under head coach Andy Reid, the Kansas City Chiefs have built a dynasty behind Mahomes and have appeared in five of the last six Super Bowls. Mahomes, still only 30 years old, already has three championship rings but he won’t be adding to that tally this season.

Cameras caught the devastating reaction of Patrick Mahomes after he had to leave Sunday's game against the Chargers.