Broncos Russell Wilson exits game vs. KC after suffering concussion
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. Wilson took a hit on a running play in the red zone and appeared to be knocked unconscious.
Wilson slowly walked off the field under his own power with the Broncos' medical team, but he would not return.
Injury update: QB Russell Wilson has been ruled OUT with a concussion. https://t.co/vRMa0618KK
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 12, 2022
Wilson will enter the NFL's concussion protocol, though it is not yet known if he'll be sidelined beyond Week 14.
In his absence, backup quarterback Brett Rypien came in to lead the offense. Rypien was able to finish out the drive with a touchdown.
Here is a look at the play where Wilson got hurt:
Russell Wilson looks bad after this hit. Dizzy, and losing balance. I hope he is okay.
— Sports ON Tap Seattle (@SONTSeattle) December 11, 2022
Seahawks fans, pray for the man. Hate to see this 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/cFmOpigIeE
Here is a closer look at Wilson's head shot:
With seemingly visible signs of loss of balance and disorientation, try as he might, don't see how @DangeRussWilson returns. pic.twitter.com/eLcYneUiX9
— David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) December 11, 2022
After the hit, Wilson was shown on the CBS broadcast with a very visible bump on his head.
This close-up of the Russell Wilson injury 😳 pic.twitter.com/GSUnpgQwpz
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 12, 2022
The Broncos went on to lose the game 34-28. The Broncos were expected to be blown out, but they managed to stay with the Chiefs for the last two-plus quarters of the team.
Even with three interceptions off Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Wilson throwing three touchdowns, they were unable to keep up with Kansas City.