Is Patrick Mahomes hurt? Why Chiefs star didn't play fourth quarter vs. Raiders

Kansas City was on a roll.

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The Kansas City Chiefs used a different quarterback for the fourth quarter on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Gardner Minshew took the field for his role as the QB2 behind Patrick Mahomes.

But for those not paying a lot of attention, it was jarring.

Where was Mahomes?

Is he hurt?

Well, we have answers.

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Is Patrick Mahomes injured?

No, Patrick Mahomes isn't injured.

The Chiefs sat Mahomes down on the fourth quarter on Sunday as they blew out the Raiders.

Mahomes completed 26-for-35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns.

He also ran four times for 28 yards.

Two of his touchdowns went to Rashee Rice in his first game back from suspension.

Mahomes also hit Hollywood Brown for a TD.

And then Mahomes got a nice quarter to rest and relax.

There's lots more to do, but the Chiefs have found their full groove, and now they're 4-3 and on the rise.

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