I am entirely aware that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may play in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. He is officially listed as questionable for Sunday.
The way the coaching staff has talked about it both this week and last, he seems closer than anyone could have imagined when the injury occurred. It would be great to watch the best quarterback in the league play again.
But please... can he hold off another week? Just to be careful? 17 days after a scary injury does not seem like enough time — but 24 days sounds a bit more feasible.