Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson exits Kansas City Chiefs defeat with concussion after hitting his head on the turf in forceful collision – as his replacement backs QB for ‘battling his a** off to try to win’
- Russell Wilson suffered concussion after a hard hit from Frank Clark on Sunday
- The Denver Broncos quarterback was hurt in the fourth quarter of the defeat
- Brett Rypien replaced Wilson in the 34-28 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs
- Things have not gone to plan for the former Seattle Seahawks QB in Denver
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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson suffered concussion after a brutal hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 34-28 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Wilson was injured while scrambling for 14 yards to the Kansas City 2-yard line and took a hard blow from Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark with just more than 12 minutes remaining in the contest.
Denver players immediately signaled for the training staff.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson suffered concussion during Kansas City defeat
Wilson was able to walk off under his own power after being examined by team trainers
Wilson was initially prone on the turf and later stood up while being examined by team trainers.
He walked to the sideline under his own power and eventually headed to the locker room.
Wilson was 23-of-36 passing for 247 yards, three touchdowns and one interceptions before exiting.
Wilson was initially prone on turf but eventually headed to the locker room in fourth quarter
Brett Rypien replaced Wilson and completed 4 of 8 passes for 16 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Replacement Rypien was full of praise for Wilson postgame, telling reporters: ‘The guy’s out there battling his a** off to try to win the game. That to me is somebody I want to follow.’
Things have not gone to plan for the former Seattle Seahawks quarterback in Denver as the Broncos prop up the AFC West table following just three wins.
Patrick Mahomes was 28-for-42 passing for 352 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions, Jerick McKinnon had seven catches for 112 yards and two scores as the Chiefs came out on top.
JuJu Smith-Schuster had 74 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions for Kansas City (10-3), taking the Chiefs to 14 straight wins over Denver.