Dr. David Chao
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The Chiefs were cruising to an easy victory over the Browns until Patrick Mahomes left the game in the third quarter. Then all of a sudden, they were in a battle. His team ultimately held on, but now they have another problem on their hands. Will their QB be able to return for the conference championship next week against Buffalo?
More often than not, a player ruled out with head injury misses the next week, but that rule is not absolute. Because the championship game is at home, Mahomes will have a full seven days to clear concussion protocol. However, the NFL and a neuro consultant agreed upon by the NFLPA will make the final determination on whether he plays.
By video, Mahomes receive a direct hit to the shoulder, not the head. He then landed forcefully on his chest. He certainly was wobbly getting up, which necessitates a head injury check, and he was subsequently ruled out of the game with a concussion.
There was speculation that he was “getting choked,” given the neck tackle and the way he appeared “faint.” Concussions can certainly happen without direct blows to the head, and the manifestation of symptoms is always unpredictable.
Here is how Mahomes can be cleared to play vs the Bills: the third parties mentioned above must determine that the injury is not a concussion after all. Injuries can sometimes be labeled as a concussion during the game in the name of safety, but subsequent examinations can alter that initial diagnosis. If Mahomes has no symptoms tonight or tomorrow, he can begin concussion clearance protocol and, barring setback, could clear by next Sunday.
Normally, the chances that a player would clear are not good. Given the indirect mechanism of the injury though, I think there is a good chance Mahomes will clear if he has no symptoms.
Let’s hope so. We want the games decided with teams at full strength.
He will be cured by next week. The NFL ratings are more important than his health.
Ya unless he’s out there rambling like Biden no way he doesn’t play
‘Patrick how many fingers am I holding up?’
-Blue!
‘He’s good for next week.’
If Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman, and a host of other QBs from tougher NFL time periods are still in broadcasting – I’m not too worried about Mahomes long term health if he plays in today’s cupcake league.
But Mahomes being ruled out today without having his head hit almost cost the Chiefs the game so not sure the conspiracy narrative fits.
I’m with you. He was not hit in the head. He was neck-rolled by that turd Wilson. 15 ran down the stairs, and down the hallway just to let us know he is A-Ok.
Ok
Let me help ya then it fits and poor PAT has a hurt toe i mean come on man
Hard to believe there was no penalty on Wilson for neck rolling Mahomes.
He was running an option…makes him a running back but yes…poor guy got hit hard.
Don’t run an option with your $35m qb
Mahomes arms look like those of an unconscious man as he falls to the ground. if he was joked out that fast by the tackler yanking on his pads, isn’t that a sign of something else. maybe co-existing cardiac condition? or something?
he definately should not practice all week. and playing is insane too, but he will.
When you watch the reply the front of his face mask slams forcefully into the ball and ground as he hits the ground full force and comes to a sudden stop. I think that sudden jolt did the damage more than the hit.
I had the Browns +10 so I can’t say I was that upset about him going out.
The understanding is that he is not in protocol. He got the wind knocked out of him and was choked. He is fine according local news in KC. Toe should be the concern.
Ha
The idiot speaks