Mahomes has to go through concussion protocol. It's not up to him if he plays.
You can't be this naive. If he passes the concussion protocol, he will play. Doctors could lose their license for as you put it, turning a blind eye. Mahomes is not a toy or a video game, he is a human being who could suffer long term brain damage if they run him out there without passing all the concussion tests. And they won't do that.
Quit with your big game, NFL has to have their star play reasoning. If he passes the tests this week he plays, if not he won't. Other peoples careers and reputations are at stake if they turn a blind eye!
Even then, if he plays, will he be himself with that bad toe? That kind of thing does not heal in 7 days, he was clearly favoring it before he got hit, it can make a tremendous difference throwing and running, both.
PLUS:
If he plays, will he actually be 100% above the neck? With concussions, there are sometimes lingering effects that could slow him down, even a small bit off could matter, not apparent to the naked eye.
Wagering, would make me lean to the Buffalo +3 at this point. TBD.
