Patrick Mahomes overcomes ankle scare; DeAndre Hopkins shines with two touchdowns in Week 9

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes experienced an ankle injury scare during Week 9 but was cleared to continue playing after initial concerns. He noted that the injury was more painful because it was the same ankle he injured the previous week, but he managed to return to the field after a brief pause. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins impressed by scoring two touchdowns in his second game with the team, with Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid praising his intelligence and ability to adapt quickly to the team's offense. Reid highlighted Hopkins' experience and quick learning as key factors in his smooth transition.