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Football

milestogo

(18,557 posts) Mon Jan 18, 2021, 10:57 AM Jan 2021

I'm freaked out by the hit to Patrick Mahomes. [View all]

I'm a Packers fan, but this guy is a great athlete and I love watching him.

Still, I am reminded that all players could possibly get CTE and there is no way to treat it. Its horrible.

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I'm freaked out by the hit to Patrick Mahomes. [View all] milestogo Jan 2021 OP

Packer fan here too, I agree, my husband and I both gasped when he stood up. redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #1

What head shot? He hit his head on the turf. stopbush Jan 2021 #4

Clean hit, no penalty. Every player risks a turf injury like that, especially ball handlers. Auggie Jan 2021 #10

He seems like such a nice kid MuseRider Jan 2021 #2

Unfortunately, injuries are part of the game calguy Jan 2021 #3

The Defensive Player will be hit with Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #5

If the Chiefs had lost there would be a lot of screaming. milestogo Jan 2021 #8

The NFL does not want one of their Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #9

As a Bills fan I'm hoping for a full and speedy recovery. It wouldn't be the same without him. Marcuse Jan 2021 #6

The Chiefs have been one of my main teams since one of my best Upthevibe Jan 2021 #7

Patrick Mahomes Returns to Kansas City Chiefs Practice Maxheader Jan 2021 #11