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W vs Jets · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| KC | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Record6–2
2nd in the AFC West
Sun, Nov 15 1:00 PM ET at Falcons
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Patrick Mahomes shakes off a right-arm injury scare in the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the Jets.
According to ESPN, sources say Mahomes's MRI came back clear after he absorbed a massive hit. ESPN reports he played through pain in his right arm during the Sunday victory.
Source: ESPN
Jets edge rusher David Bailey had two strip-sacks of Patrick Mahomes in a loss at Kansas City.
David Bailey returned from a one-week absence with a groin injury and terrorized Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Sunday.
Source: NY Post Sports
Geno Smith is held without a touchdown pass in the Jets' Week 9 loss at Kansas City.
Smith completed 18 of 32 passes for 165 yards and was sacked five times, while top receiver Garrett Wilson sat with a concussion, per USA Today. Smith has 12 TD passes and three interceptions this season, and the article calls him a QB2 option with streaming appeal against Buffalo in Week 10.
Source: USA TODAY Sports
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No. 2 in the 30-second version
Drew Lock hurts oblique in Seahawks' 17-3 win over Cardinals; Week 10 status up in the air.
Lock went 19-of-28 for 175 yards and a touchdown while starting for the injured Sam Darnold, who missed the game with quad and rib injuries. Coach Mike Macdonald said Lock's status for Week 10 against the Raiders is up in the air. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Darnold is in jeopardy of missing Week 10, so Jalen Milroe is next on the depth chart, and Seattle added Adrian Martinez to the practice squad.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · CBS Sports · Field Gulls
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Justin Herbert leaves Chargers' 44-22 loss to Texans with a left middle finger injury.
Herbert was sacked eight times and threw his NFL-leading 11th interception before leaving in the second half. Coach Jim Harbaugh said the finger could be a fracture and that Herbert wanted to stay in the game. Herbert threw a 58-yard touchdown to Quentin Johnston, and the Chargers fell to 0-8.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · USA TODAY Sports
NFC Playoff Picture: Bears up to the 5 seed with the win over the Bucs.
The Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to fall to 3-5. Despite being two games under .500, the Panthers are still in first place in the NFC North. Crazy.
Sources: Windy City Gridiron · Cat Scratch Reader · Mile High Report · Acme Packing Company
Packers running back Josh Jacobs suffered a fractured finger in the first quarter at New England.
Jacobs had four carries for five yards before leaving, and coach Matt LaFleur said the team is hopeful he can play through the injury. Kaleb Johnson had 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown in his absence, and Pierre Strong added eight carries. According to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, Jacobs said the fracture is to his right ring finger.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company
Bears overcome five giveaways, including Caleb Williams' four interceptions, to beat Buccaneers 27-24.
Williams' four interceptions were the most he has thrown in a game in college or the pros, and Tampa Bay scored just 10 points off the five giveaways. Tampa Bay tied the game late with a Bucky Irving touchdown run and a two-point conversion, and the Bears answered with a 38-yard Williams pass to Colton Loveland. Chicago improved to 7-2.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
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