Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes practices fully Wednesday, on track to face Falcons

Patrick Mahomes took part in Wednesday's practice without limitations. That is the clearest sign yet that the elbow scare from last weekend will not cost the Kansas City Chiefs their quarterback for Sunday's trip to Atlanta. USA TODAY Sports reported the full participation, and the team's injury report listed him with right elbow and knee designations.

The concern started late in the second quarter of the 35-12 win over the New York Jets. Mahomes hurt his right elbow when he was sacked and fumbled. He stayed in the game and finished it, and an MRI later found no structural damage. Andy Reid called him day-to-day on Monday. CBS Sports noted that on Wednesday, before practice, Reid said he expected a full session, a comment first reported by Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports. Mahomes then delivered one. Afterward he told NBC Sports he was "in a great spot," and he said he would keep up treatment in the building and at home through the week.

The rest of the report looked healthy as well. Rashee Rice (knee), Xavier Worthy (hamstring), Travis Kelce (ankle) and Justin Fields (shoulder) were all full participants. Josh Downs, acquired from the Colts at Tuesday's deadline, was not on the report. RotoWire pointed out that this puts Mahomes on course to have his top three receivers available. The absences came on the line and up front on defense: right tackle Jaylon Moore (ankle) and defensive lineman Peter Woods (neck) did not practice.

What it means for Atlanta

With Mahomes cleared to practice, the Falcons game looks like a normal week for a team that needs one. Kansas City is 6-2, but the road has been uneven. The Chiefs won at Miami and at Las Vegas, then lost back-to-back away games, 20-3 at Seattle and 28-24 at Denver. Last week's home win over the Jets ended that skid. They are 4-0 at Arrowhead and 2-2 away from it. They have outscored opponents 202-143, an average of about 25 points scored and 18 allowed per game.

Across the 12 venues on our board, the Chiefs are favored. Novig lists Kansas City at -178 on the moneyline and Atlanta at +170. The venues differ on the spread. Novig has the Chiefs at -3.5 with a +111 price, while the best number anywhere is DraftKings at Kansas City -3, priced at -120. Atlanta +3.5 is -115 at Novig and -114 at bet365, which is the best price on that side. The total sits at 47.5 on Novig, with the over at -102 and the under at -106. DraftKings has the over at 46.5. Sportsbook hold runs from roughly 4.0% to 5.1% depending on the market, so the gaps between venues are small but real.

The Chiefs come home the following week against Arizona, where Kansas City is favored at -1011 on Novig and by 14 points at DraftKings. Before that comes Atlanta, on CBS on November 15. For now, Wednesday's practice suggests Mahomes will be under center. More on the season is on the Chiefs team page.