Week 9 NFL injuries affect Bears, Rams, Chiefs and Jaguars
Several players entered concussion or injury protocols after Week 9 games, including Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden, Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Myles Garrett, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden was placed in concussion protocol after a late fourth-quarter hit that caused a fumble during the team's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bears have a Week 10 bye, giving Burden an extra week to recover.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett returned from knee surgery and recorded three sacks and a forced turnover in a 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders, his first game back after missing the season opener and early weeks due to arthroscopic surgery.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left the second-quarter matchup against the New York Jets after a sack that forced a fumble and caused his right elbow to bend awkwardly. He returned to the game later in the half and finished with 230 passing yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers. > "If I'm able to play, I'm going to play," Mahomes said after the game.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold missed Week 9 with a hamstring injury, and his replacement Drew Lock suffered an oblique injury on top of existing elbow tendonitis. Head coach Mike McDonald indicated the team will monitor both quarterbacks ahead of the next game.
Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua sustained a knee injury late in the win over Washington. He will undergo an MRI on Monday, and the team indicated they do not suspect a torn ACL. Nacua finished with 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, marking his third 125-yard game of the season.