{"id":247535,"date":"2022-12-12T10:25:07","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T16:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=247535"},"modified":"2022-12-12T11:09:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T17:09:21","slug":"denver-broncos-qb-russell-wilson-concussion-protocol-kc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/denver-broncos-qb-russell-wilson-concussion-protocol-kc\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson Enters Concussion Protocol After Frightening Hit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson suffered a concussion against the Kansas City Chiefs. The injury happened when he was knocked out early in the fourth quarter during a scramble in the red zone.<\/p>\n

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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, seen here after a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs CB L\u2019Jarius Sneed at Empower Field, exited the game with a concussion. (Image: USA Today Sports<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After Wilson was evaluated for a concussion, backup quarterback Brett Rypien replaced him and finished the game.<\/p>\n

During an AFC West divisional battle between the first-place and last-place teams, the Chiefs prevailed 34-28, improving to 10-3 on the season. The Broncos extended their losing streak to five losses in a row, slipping to 3-10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading into Week 14, the Broncos were +9 home dogs against the Chiefs and covered the point spread in a 6-point loss. The Broncos improved to 5-8 against the spread this season.<\/p>\n

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For only the second time this season, the points total went over in a Broncos game. The total of the Chiefs\/Broncos closed at 44 o\/u, with both teams combining for 62 points. The record for betting the points under is now 11-2 for the Broncos this season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Chiefs are +500 odds to win Super Bowl LVII as the third favorite on the DraftKings futures board. Only the Buffalo Bills (+350) and Philadelphia Eagles (+450) have better odds than the Chiefs. With the victory over the Broncos, the Chiefs retained the #2 seed in the AFC playoff standings behind the top-seeded Bills.<\/p>\n

Strong Performance for Wilson vs. Mahomes<\/h2>\n

Even though Wilson didn’t finish the game, he posted one of his best performances of the season. He completed 23-for-36 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns. He threw one interception and got sacked six times.<\/p>\n

In addition to his strong passing game, Wilson led the Broncos in rushing. He rushed for 57 yards on four attempts, including the unlucky 13-yard scramble that resulted in the concussion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Broncos looked awful through the first 25 minutes against the Chiefs, falling behind 20-0 before Wilson gifted the Chiefs another touchdown with a pick-six. Willie Gay intercepted Wilson for a 47-yard touchdown and the Chiefs extended their lead to 27-0 with less than five minutes remaining in the half.<\/p>\n

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The Broncos finally got on the board late in the second quarter when Wilson connected on an 18-yard touchdown to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. Cornerback Patrick Surtain from the Broncos intercepted Mahomes on the ensuing possession. Wilson and Jeudy hooked up on the final play of the half when Jeudy scored a 5-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 27-14.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Broncos scored on their first possession in the third quarter when Wilson tossed a 66-yard touchdown pass to Marlon Mack. After scoring 21 unanswered points, the Broncos trailed, 27-21.<\/p>\n

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes orchestrated a 72-yard touchdown drive, and the Chiefs extended their lead to 34-21 at the end of the third quarter.<\/p>\n

Wilson KO’d in Fourth Quarter<\/h2>\n

Wilson attempted to keep the Broncos in the game with another scoring drive to start the fourth quarter. The Broncos were deep into Chiefs territory and facing a long third down in the red zone. With his receivers covered, Wilson scrambled toward the end zone. Cornerback L\u2019Jarius Sneed tackled Wilson short of the goal line at the two-yard line. Sneed stood up, but a motionless Wilson remained on the ground.<\/p>\n

A closeup shot from the television broadcast showed a glassy-eyed and motionless Wilson. Medical staff quickly rushed onto the field to attend to him.<\/p>\n

I looked down at him after the play, and I see him squealing and stuff like that,”<\/strong> Chiefs lineman Frank Clark told the Denver Post<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Two staffers helped a visibly woozy Wilson to his feet. He slowly walked to the sideline with a clump of turf from Empower Field stuck in his helmet.<\/p>\n

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Wilson was checked out in the blue medical tent on the Broncos’ sideline. He wanted to return to the game, but the staff took away his helmet and ruled him out with a concussion. TV cameras captured a huge welt on Wilson’s right temple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“He was fighting the whole game,” said Broncos head coach<\/a> Nathaniel Hackett.<\/p>\n

“Russ was putting his body on the line, man,” said Rypien. “We’re 3-9, they’re 9-3, and the guy is out there battling his ass off, trying to win the game. That, to me, is somebody I want to follow.”<\/p>\n

Rypien came off the bench and threw a touchdown to Jeudy, which was his third score of the game. The Broncos trailed 34-28 and never scored again. The Chiefs held off the Broncos and secured the victory.<\/p>\n

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Russell Wilson \u2014<\/p>\n

Likely entering concussion protocol. I doubt he returns to the game.<\/p>\n

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— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) December 11, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n