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Chiefs fans can breath easy. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes' left ankle, sprained in the victory at Jacksonville last week, is healing, he says. The injury in the second quarter limited his mobility for the rest of the game.

The next test is Sunday at Oakland. Hear what Mahomes has to say about it.

Also, Kansas State visits Mississippi State on Saturday in its biggest contest to date. Are the Wildcats ready for an opponent this formidable? Beat writer Kellis Robinett joins host Blair Kerkhoff for a discussion.

Read the stories we discussed:

Patrick Mahomes good to go Sunday. Tyreek Hill is not. How the Chiefs will adjust: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234971172.html

On 9/11, Chiefs remember victims, true heroes and how sports played small role ahead: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234978687.html

Five noteworthy things K-State coach Chris Klieman said ahead of Mississippi State: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article234937827.html

Why a win at Mississippi State would be historic for Kansas State: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article234973857.html

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