Patrick Mahomes gives the Chiefs major injury fears when he throws TDs

Patrick Mahomes terrified Chiefs fans but ultimately survived an ankle injury during a touchdown pass to Samaje Perine in Kansas City's 30-32 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Monday.

The scare came early in the fourth quarter when the Chiefs were facing a third-and-goal when Mahomes turned the ball over to Perine in the end zone just before the QB crossed the line of scrimmage.

Mahomes appeared to limp after getting rid of the ball because he was unable to put pressure on his left ankle.

The Chiefs began celebrating the play that made it 17-1 after the extra point, but quickly turned their attention to Mahomes.

Mahomes appeared to be in clear pain as he lay on the ground from the contact injury before turning around, sitting down and grabbing his ankle.

He had to be helped up by his teammates and placed a hand on Jason Kelce as team trainers rushed over to check on the Chiefs star.

The replay appeared to show Mahomes planting his foot and then appearing to respond almost immediately with pain.

He had to be helped off the field by team trainers, which immediately caused concern among Chiefs Kingdom.

Mahomes was examined in the medical tent before coming out and jogging on the sideline, sending Arrowhead Stadium into a frenzy.

The Chiefs quarterback returned to the field for the team's next offensive attack, helping Kansas City march down the field to score a touchdown with less than five minutes to play.

Mahomes completed the 15-play, 78-yard drive with a short five-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins to give the Chiefs a 24-17 lead.

He said after the game that he twisted his ankle.

The Chiefs entered the game as the only undefeated team in the NFL and were hoping to continue with a win over the Buccaneers.