NFL Rumors: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Has Flu and Needed IVs; Will Play vs. Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is dealing with the flu ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Russini reported Mahomes began feeling under the weather Saturday and has been getting fluids over the past two days. Still, he's intending to suit up for his team's Week 8 contest. Kansas City officially added him to its injury report but didn't alter his playing status.

In addition to the flu, Mahomes will have to combat the elements in Denver. A snowstorm hit the area this weekend and blanketed Empower Field at Mile High.

You still like the two-time MVP's odds of shredding what has been one of the NFL's worst defenses, though. The Broncos are averaging the third-most passing yards allowed (257.4 per game), and opposing quarterbacks are completing 75.3 percent of their passes.

In the first meeting between the AFC West rivals in Week 6, Mahomes went 30-of-40 for 306 yards, one touchdown and an interception.

Granted, the thin air in Denver could present challenges he wouldn't encounter elsewhere.

Should the Chiefs need to rotate Mahomes out for any reason, Blaine Gabbert would be tasked with running the offense.

The stakes for the five-time Pro Bowler aren't as high as they were for Michael Jordan when the Chicago Bulls legend had his "flu game" in the 1997 NBA Finals. The day could still take on some historic significance if he balls out against the Broncos.