Thursday night saw just about every NFL fan's worst nightmare come true. Patrick Mahomes dislocated his right kneecap on a first-half sneak during Kansas City's win over Denver. The injury is expected to keep Mahomes out for at least three games. He was replaced by backup quarterback Matt Moore on Thursday.
It's a crushing blow to a 5-2 Chiefs team expected to compete for the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a trip to the Super Bowl. Their path to those goals is now murkier. Even if you're a fan of a rival team, Mahomes is unadulterated football joy.