Perhaps the worst takeaway from this game was Patrick Mahomes going down with a torn ACL, ending his season. As if the Chiefs' playoff chances ending wasn't enough, Mahomes' injury unfortunately added even more pain to what was a disastrous 2025 season for the Chargers' rivals.

On the NFC side, Green Bay Packers trade acquisition Micah Parsons suffered what is feared to be a torn ACL in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. Parsons has totaled 12.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in his first season with the Packers.

The Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup will look different in Week 16, after Patrick Mahomes was lost for the season with a torn ACL.

After a two-touchdown performance with a slew of incredible individual plays, former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to an impressi

Athletes are typically able to return from ACL tears within 6-12 months. Tom Brady's recovery from an ACL tear offers the most optimistic outlook for what Mahomes could expect.