SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
With only three weeks left in the NFL regular season, these five injuries could have massive playoff implications for the teams who have injuries or for the teams they are playing against.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Mahomes exited the Chiefs’ win over the Browns with an ankle injury and did not return. However, Andy Reid stated that he could have returned if needed and should play next week.
David Montgomery, RB, DET
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 28: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 28, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 34-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Montgomery suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Lions’ loss to Buffalo this week. It will be up to Jahmyr Gibbs to pick up the slack in his absence.
TJ Watt, EDGE, PIT
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack in the third quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Watt rolled his ankle in the Steelers’ battle with the Eagles. Although the Steelers play on Saturday, Watt is optimistic that he can play.
Nick Chubb, RB, CLE
CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 15: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball for a nine-yard rushing touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Chubb suffered a broken foot in the loss to Kansas City. His season is over and Jerome Ford will replace him as the Browns’ RB1.
Alvin Kamara, RB, NO
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 29: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Kamara suffered a groin injury in the Saints’ narrow defeat to Washington. Saints coach Darren Rizzi did not provide a clear answer on if Kamara was expected to play this week.
