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Chiefs' Oladokun to Start After Mahomes' Injury Woes

12/26/2025

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Oladokun Starts Christmas

The Kansas City Chiefs will start Chris Oladokun at quarterback for Christmas against the Denver Broncos.
Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL tear.
Gardner Minshew is out with a knee injury.
Oladokun made his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards.
Oladokun aims to be the first player of direct African descent to win as a starting quarterback.

Summary

Injured Quarterbacks Shuffle

The NFL Christmas game features playoff hopes as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Jayden Daniels are injured.
Chris Oladokun of the Kansas City Chiefs replaces Mahomes and has limited NFL experience.
Josh Johnson, who has played for 14 teams, steps in for the Washington Commanders after Mariota's injury.
Max Brosmer, an undrafted rookie for the Minnesota Vikings, has seen limited action.

History

Historical Context

Doug Williams made history in 1988 as the first African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl, leading the Washington Redskins to victory with 340 passing yards and four touchdowns. This milestone marked a significant shift in the NFL, where Black quarterbacks were historically marginalized. Today, Chris Oladokun seeks to continue this legacy as he aims to become the first starting quarterback of direct African descent for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Oladokun Starts Christmas

The Kansas City Chiefs will start Chris Oladokun at quarterback for Christmas against the Denver Broncos.
Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL tear.
Gardner Minshew is out with a knee injury.
Oladokun made his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards.
Oladokun aims to be the first player of direct African descent to win as a starting quarterback.

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