Kansas City Chiefs franchise quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a sprained ankle in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Andy Reid.

The 23-year-old Mahomes stayed in the game despite the ankle injury:

Mahomes is the center of Kansas City's offense, winning the league's MVP award for the 2018 season. In the first half of the tilt with Jacksonville, Mahomes was seen limping off the field after another player rolled over his leg. Mahomes later returned, however, with little to no damage visible.

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This was not the worst injury for either the Chiefs or Jaguars on Sunday, though. Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill left the game and did not return for the AFC West franchise on Sunday. Hill was diagnosed with a shoulder injury and will miss a few weeks of action.

Nevertheless, Mahomes and the Chiefs maintained a healthy margin over the Jaguars. Jacksonville starting quarterback Nick Foles — a Super Bowl-winning signal-caller for the Philadelphia Eagles two years ago — went down and did not return. Foles, who signed with the Jags in the offseason to the tune of a four-year, $88 million contract, broke his clavicle and will need surgery, which could put his season in jeopardy.

Kansas City is lucky Mahomes' injury wasn't as serious as that, and the reigning MVP will look to continue his incredible play moving forward. He threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-26 victory on Sunday.