MIAMI, Dec. 16 (UPI) — Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Jaylen Waddle and TJ Watt were among the top players injured in Week 15 of the NFL season.
Sam Hubbard, Nick Chubb and Josh Allen were among the other players injured in Sunday’s games. Those injured in Thursday and Sunday’s games will be evaluated this week to determine the extent of their problems.
Mahomes injured his right ankle in the fourth quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Cleveland.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the ankle was not broken and called Mahomes “day to day.” He said Mahomes wanted to return to the game, but the Chiefs held him back. Mahomes said he would “try to prepare for next week.”
Sources told NFL Network that the Chiefs are concerned that Mahomes may have suffered a sprained ankle.
Mahomes completed 19 of 38 passes for 159 yards and two scores before his release. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz completed 2 of 2 passes for 20 yards in relief of Mahomes.
Chiefs defensive back Chamarri Conner suffered a concussion and also left Sunday’s game early. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that running back Nick Chubb, who ran for 41 yards on nine carries, fractured his left foot.
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson (concussion), defensive lineman Shelby Harris (elbow) and passer Myles Garrett (eye) were also injured.
The Chiefs (13-1) will host the Houston Texans (9-5) on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri. The Browns (3-11) will face the Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) on Sunday in Cincinnati.
Bengals passer Sam Hubbard injured his knee during a 37-27 win over the Tennessee Titans. He told reporters he thought he injured the PCL in his right knee after scoring a 2-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts broke a finger on his left non-throwing hand during a 27-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Philadelphia. Hurts completed 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and two scores. He also ran for 45 yards and scored on 15 carries.
Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson suffered a knee injury and did not return. Steelers linebacker TJ Watt also left the game early due to an ankle injury he suffered in the fourth quarter. He recorded two sacks and a forced fumble.
Watt told reporters he rolled his ankle and X-rays came back negative for fractures. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called it a “low ankle” injury.
Watt has 11.5 sacks in 14 starts this season. He leads the NFL with 18 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles. Steelers backup quarterback Justin Fields (abdomen) and cornerback Donte Jackson (back) were also injured.
The Steelers (10-4) will face the Baltimore Ravens (9-5) on Saturday in Baltimore. The Eagles (12-2) will face the Washington Commanders (9-5) on Sunday in Landover, Maryland.
Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered a concussion during a 29-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. He had two catches for 25 yards. Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) and defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (stinger) also left this game early.
Kamara totaled 70 yards from scrimmage and a score on nine touches. The Saints (5-9) will face the Green Bay Packers (10-4) on December 23 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Packers linebacker Quay Walker injured his ankle during a 30-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks, and Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith injured his knee. He completed 15 of 19 passes for 149 yards and one interception. Backup quarterback Sam Howell completed 5 of 14 passes for 24 yards and an interception in relief of Smith.
The Seahawks (8-6) will host the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) in Week 16.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle injured his knee in the first half of a 20-12 loss to the Texans. Waddle was targeted twice, but failed to make the catch. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel did not provide an update on Waddle’s injury during his postgame news conference.
Dolphins receiver Grant DuBose suffered a head injury in the third quarter. That injury led to a lengthy stoppage of play as medical staff placed DuBose on a stretcher and took him to a Houston hospital.
The Dolphins said Monday that DuBose remained in the hospital for evaluation overnight, but tests came back positive and he had movement in all extremities. He remains under the supervision of doctors.
Texans defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (ankle) also left the game early.
The Dolphins (6-8) will host the San Francisco 49ers (6-8) on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen told reporters he went to the X-ray room because he “took a cool fall” during a win over the Detroit Lions, but that everything “went well”.
Allen, favorite for NFL MVP honors, completed 23 of 34 passes for 362 yards and two catches. He also rushed for 68 yards and two scores on 11 carries.
Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (knee) and cornerbacks Carlton Davis (jaw) and Khalil Dorsey (ankle) were also injured in this high-scoring game.
Coach Dan Campbell told reporters the Lions were concerned Davis, Dorsey and McNeill could suffer season-ending injuries. The Lions (12-2) will face the Chicago Bears (4-9) on Sunday in Chicago.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (ankle), Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (quad), Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) and Giants quarterback New York’s Tommy DeVito (concussion) were among the other players injured in Week 15.
Week 15 will conclude with two Monday matchups. The Vikings will host the Bears at 8 p.m. in Minneapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Atlanta Falcons at 8:30 p.m. in Las Vegas.
