NFL players sustain injuries in Week 9 action

Several high-profile NFL players sustained injuries during Week 9 games on Sunday, UPI reported. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes were among those injured. The players will undergo evaluations this week to determine the severity of their injuries and potential recovery timelines, according to UPI. [1]

UPI reported that Nacua sustained a right knee injury during the Los Angeles Rams' 20-13 victory against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland. Nacua had recorded 150 yards and a touchdown on 14 receptions before getting hurt. Additional key players who suffered injuries in Week 9 include Jaylen Waddle, Luther Burden III, Rhamondre Stevenson, Xavier Worthy, Ladd McConkey, and Drew Lock, according to UPI. [1]

Patrick Mahomes, who became the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback in 2018, led the franchise to three Super Bowl titles and five Super Bowl appearances, Wikipedia describes. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Mahomes serves as a primary team leader alongside head coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 35-12 in Week 9, holding the Jets scoreless in the second half, the New York Post reported. [5][13][14]

The injuries occurred right before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, CBS Sports reported. CBS Sports noted that Week 9 results and roster health could impact whether struggling franchises decide to buy or sell players before the deadline. [3][4]