Week 9 Injuries Leave Several NFL Players’ Status in Question

Patrick Mahomes briefly left Kansas City’s win with elbow pain, then returned. An MRI after the game showed no major injury concern, though his status is worth monitoring during the week. The Rams are optimistic Puka Nacua’s knee injury on the final play of their game is relatively minor and not an ACL injury; further details are expected as the week progresses.

Chicago receiver Luther Burden III took a hard hit to the helmet late in Sunday night’s game and was seen afterward walking gingerly with a towel over his head. The Bears have a bye next week, while his status will be important to watch after that. New England running back Rhamondre Stevenson left in the third quarter with a knee injury after six carries, three catches and a touchdown.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert may miss time with a finger ailment thought to involve a break. The team plays next Monday, giving it an extra day off, and DJ Uiagalelei could start in Week 10. Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey also left Sunday’s loss, with a back injury, after one first-quarter target.

Cleveland rookie receiver KC Conception sustained a non-contact lower-body injury after a touchdown-scoring performance, putting his availability for next weekend in question. Denver’s Jaylen Waddle had a concussion and did not return after one catch; the Broncos have a bye next week. Kansas City receiver Xavier Worthy left with a hamstring injury after six catches. Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson exited after a second-quarter touchdown catch with a knee problem and was unable to rejoin play.