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Patrick Mahomes gave everyone a scare today in Kansas City — the Chiefs quarterback took a hit to the elbow in the first half against the Raiders, but gutted it out and returned before the break with Kansas City holding a fourteen to twelve lead. Mahomes being Mahomes, he wasn't going anywhere.
Meanwhile in Denver's matchup with Carolina, it wasn't just the scoreboard drawing attention. Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was helped off the field after taking a helmet-to-facemask hit in the first quarter, entering the concussion protocol immediately. Denver still led thirteen to seven at the half, but the health of their receiving corps is now a real concern heading into the second half.
On the hardwood, Detroit already had injury trouble with Jalen Duren sidelined, and Sunday brought no relief — the Pistons confirmed the young center still hasn't been cleared to ramp up activity, meaning he'll watch from the sideline as Detroit faces the Lakers tonight. For a team trying to build momentum, losing your starting center for an extended stretch is a serious blow.
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