Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson leaves game vs. Chiefs with concussion: What's next for Broncos QB? Dec 11, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius.

That it has taken this long to so prominently feature Jeudy, clearly the team’s most electric playmaker, speaks to the overall issues Denver’s offense has had in 2022. The Broncos’ best offensive performance of the season was centered on wide receiver Jeudy, whose three touchdown catches Sunday matched his total during the team’s first 12 games (Jeudy missed two of those due to injury). Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett confirmed after the game that Wilson had entered the league’s concussion protocol.

Running back Mike Boone, wide receiver Kendall Hinton and outside linebacker Jake Martin also suffered injuries during the game.

MT: Quarterback Russell Wilson is being evaluated for a possible concussion, the team announced. Boone was carted off the field after a 1-yard run. MT: Running back Mike Boone is questionable to return with an ankle injury, the team announced.

Brett Rypien entered the game while Wilson went into the blue medical tent. Rypien completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy on fourth down to get Denver ...

Wilson threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns before the hit that forced him out. There was a chunk of grass stuck to the side of his helmet. He stayed down for a moment before getting up and walking toward the sideline.

Russell Wilson suffered a head injury in Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. Here are the latest updates.

As for the game itself, Wilson and the Broncos were attempting to storm back from a steep 27-0 deficit against the AFC West juggernaut. He will be in the league’s concussion protocol and have to clear through that without symptoms before he can return to game action. The quarterback completed two touchdowns to Jerry Jeudy before a 66-yard touchdown to Marlon Mack brought them within a score. Wilson took a big hit on the end of a run and was last seen entering the blue medical tent. update: The Broncos officially ruled out Wilson in the fourth quarter. That means Wilson has to be asymptomatic before he can return to game play.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter against the Chiefs, and was soon ruled out for the rest of the game.

Even with three interceptions off Chiefs quarterback [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/) and Wilson throwing three touchdowns, they were unable to keep up with Kansas City. [Denver Broncos](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DEN/denver-broncos/) quarterback [Russell Wilson](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter against the Chiefs, and was soon ruled out for the rest of the game. The Broncos went on to lose the game 34-28. Rypien was able to finish out the drive with a touchdown. [Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) for the last two-plus quarters of the team. Wilson slowly walked off the field under his own power with the Broncos' medical team, but he would not return.

Wilson suffered a head injury after a 14-yard scramble early in the fourth quarter. The veteran quarterback hit his head hard on the turf after being tackled by ...

Undrafted rookie Jarrett Guarantano, who is on the team's practice squad, would be next up. He entered Week 14 having completed 58 percent of his career passes for 520 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions. They later declared him out for the remainder of the game. Brett Rypien came in to replace Wilson. He was eventually able to get up and walk off the field, surrounded by members of Denver's medical staff. The veteran quarterback hit his head hard on the turf after being tackled by L'Jarius Sneed.

Russell Wilson left Sunday's game against the Kanas City Chiefs after his head slammed to the turf at the end of a run. The Denver Broncos quarterback ...

Le quart-arrière des Steelers de Pittsburgh Kenny Pickett doit se soumettre au protocole des commotions cérébrales.

[Mitchell Trubisky](https://www.rds.ca/football/nfl/joueur/mitch-trubisky?player_id=257391) l'a remplacé derrière le centre. Ses coéquipiers ont immédiatement demandé de l'aide alors que le joueur est demeuré au sol quelques minutes avant de se relever. Ce dernier n'a pris part qu'à un jeu dimanche avant de se retirer sur les lignes de côté par la suite. Il s'est blessé dès le deuxième jeu offensif de la rencontre, étant frappé pendant une passe incomplète. Il est immédiatement retourné au sol et a crié un juron en signe de frustration. Samuel avait marqué un touché sur une course de 13 verges lors de la première possession de San Francisco dimanche. Il a continué à jouer le temps d'une possession et a lancé une passe, mais il n'a pas prolongé sa présence. Il avait complété 8 de ses 12 passes pour 88 verges avant de sortir, et avait couru neuf fois pour 31 verges. Brett Rypien est entré en jeu pendant que Wilson se rendait dans la tente médicale. Il y avait un morceau d'herbe collé sur le côté de son casque. [Steelers de Pittsburgh](https://www.rds.ca/football/nfl/equipe/pittsburgh-steelers?competitor_id=298) [Kenny Pickett](https://www.rds.ca/football/nfl/joueur/kenny-pickett?player_id=868793) a du se soumettre au protocole des commotions cérébrales et il a quitté la rencontre face aux [Ravens de Baltimore](https://www.rds.ca/football/nfl/equipe/baltimore-ravens?competitor_id=299), dimanche. Wilson a tenté d'obtenir un premier essai près de la ligne des buts, mais il a été arrêté par un mur de joueurs des Chiefs.

The 34-year-old quarterback hit his head on the turf at the end of a fourth-quarter scramble during the Broncos' loss to Kansas City.

We had opportunities to continually win that game and I appreciate that, but — and that is kind of that moral victory — but we want to win the game and we had a chance to.” The Broncos fell behind the Chiefs (10-3) by a 27-0 margin in the first half before Wilson started a rally with a touchdown pass to Jeudy with less than two minutes left in the second quarter. An undrafted free agent out of Boise State who is the nephew of Super Bowl-winning quarterback Mark Rypien, Brett Rypien completed 4 of 8 passes Sunday for 16 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Four plays after Wilson departed, Rypien threw a fourth-down touchdown pass to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who scored for the third time in the game. Denver Coach Nathaniel Hackett said after the game that Wilson, who threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, was in the concussion protocol. The longtime Seattle Seahawks star, in his first season with the Broncos, remained down on the field for several moments as teammates signaled to the sideline for medical attention.

As we enter the fantasy playoffs, KC Joyner analyzes what we saw in Week 14 — and what it all means going forward.

Board](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/cj-board-UzrmxU2hU2BW8n8F/) [Treylon Burks](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/treylon-burks-UqFugSbhHT7kqnvR/) [Los Angeles Chargers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/chargers/) [San Francisco](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/niners/). [Jaylen Waddle](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jaylen-waddle-SyyCbe0kxMbPY4Ct/) being slowed with a fibula injury and it makes Tagovailoa one of the most volatile starting QB options during the fantasy postseason. That indicates Sanders is now basically in a platoon with Hurts for goal line carries and that should vault Sanders to very high point totals given that Philadelphia has [green-rated rush defense](https://www.thefootballscientist.com/) matchups in two of the Eagles three fantasy playoff games. The Titans have a mixed bag as it relates to tight end pass coverage over the last three weeks of the fantasy season, as they have one red, yellow, and green-rated matchup in that span. [Washington](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/commanders/), Minnesota, and Indianapolis remaining on the schedule. The Colts and Giants rank fourth and sixth, respectively, in PPR points allowed on running back targets over the past four weeks and the Packers are a respectable 15th in that category. [Cincinnati](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/bengals/), as the Bengals place 21st in that category, but all in all Davis is much more apt to be a bust candidate and thus on fantasy benches during the playoffs. [Josh Allen](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/josh-allen-9zLTUSPpy6pFa4xs/)’s throws over the past four weeks have traveled 20+ air yards. [red-rated cornerbacks](https://www.thefootballscientist.com/) in Weeks 15 and 16, but he has a green-rated cornerback matchup in Week 17. The Jaguars and Eagles rank ninth and second, respectively, in offensive fantasy points scored per game since Week 11 and the Titans are a respectable 18th in that category.

"That, to me, is somebody I want to follow," Brett Rypien said of Wilson after the game.

"To be able to overcome a deficit like that, and [have] nobody blink, and everybody continually fight for each other, it is something great to see and it's something that we preach," Hackett said. The Broncos did not allow points on four consecutive possessions, and they picked off Mahomes twice in the first half to cut the halftime deficit to 27-14. After Kansas City scored on its first four possessions of the game to race out to a 20-0 lead, Denver's defense settled in. That was an absolutely clutch play to make in the back of the end zone to Jerry. In all, Denver posted its best point total of the season and just its third 20-point output of the year. The Broncos, missing their franchise quarterback, were unable to cap the comeback. I appreciate that, and that is kind of that moral victory, but we want to win the game. "He was fighting the whole game," Hackett said. "One of the hardest things to do in this game is for a quarterback that has just been standing on the sidelines, hasn't gotten a lot of practice all week, and he has to go out there and he has to execute and win a game for you. After the game, Hackett agreed that the stretch was the best the Broncos have played this season. Quarterback Russell Wilson, meanwhile, threw for 247 yards and tossed three touchdown passes for the first time this season. We had opportunities to continually win that game.