Mahomes swiftly left the game with the help of trainers and was replaced by backup Gardner Minshew. Not long after, Minshew threw an interception on just his fifth pass attempt—and just like that, the Chiefs went out with a whimper.

Now, how he will fare is another story. Mahomes will be coming off by far the worst stretch of football of his career, and accuracy — especially down the field — that was a frustratingly persistent issue this season could be further marred by his lower body not yet being back to full strength.

Take a look at our staff predictions for the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes received an unexpected warning from Robert Griffin III after his ACL tear.