Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Will Play in AFC Championship vs. Bengals After Ankle Injury

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Mahomes is "moving around good" and on track to suit up.

His health has been a primary storyline after he suffered a high ankle sprain in Kansas City's divisional-round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The 27-year-old was limited against the Jaguars but still went 22-of-30 for 195 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions.

When healthy, Mahomes is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL and is well on his way to a Hall of Fame-type of career with a Super Bowl title, MVP and five Pro Bowl selections in his first five years as a starter.

While Kansas City is nowhere near as effective without its superstar under center, it does have a veteran backup in Chad Henne, who has been effective under playoff pressure.

The 37-year-old led a 12-play, 98-yard touchdown drive during the win over Jacksonville and can keep the offense afloat in the meantime.

However, the Chiefs are much more likely to win the Lombardi Trophy with Mahomes on the field.