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After a season-ending injury, many are wondering what will happen to Kansas City’s quarterback.
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Alex Smith’s Injury
On November 18th, Kansas City’s Quarterback, Alex Smith, suffered a season-ending injury. This was a devastating blow to the team, and it has left many people wondering what happened. Let’s take a look at the events leading up to the injury.
The hit that led to the injury
In the third quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 23-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Alex Smith was hit by Colts linebacker Darius Leonard as he attempted to throw a pass. The force of the hit caused Smith to fall awkwardly to the ground, and he immediately grabbed his right leg in pain.
The extent of the injury
When Alex Smith went down with an injury in Week 11, it was immediately clear that something was wrong. He was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery the following day to repair a compound fracture in his tibia and fibula.
The surgery was successful, but it’s unclear if or when Smith will be able to play again. In the meantime, Kansas City has turned to backup quarterback Nick Foles to lead the team.
It’s been a tough season for Smith, who was also coping with the recent death of his brother-in-law. Our thoughts are with him as he recovers from this latest setback.
The Aftermath of the Injury
Last night, during the game against the Chargers, Kansas City’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill. However, immediately after the play, Mahomes was tackled hard and fell to the ground. He was then carted off the field and taken to the hospital.
How the injury will affect Alex Smith’s career
The 33-year-old Smith suffered a gruesome injury in the third quarter of the Chiefs’ loss to the Texans on Sunday, when his lower right leg was broken by LB Justin Houston while being sacked. Smith immediately grabbed his leg in pain and was carted off the field. He underwent surgery later that night.
The Chiefs released a statement saying that Smith is expected to miss the remainder of the season and will be placed on injured reserve.
This is a huge blow for the Chiefs, who are currently in first place in the AFC West with a 6-4 record. They’ll now have to turn to backup quarterback Chad Henne, who has only started four games over the past two seasons.
As for Smith, his career could very well be over. He’s set to become a free agent after this season, and it’s hard to imagine any team being willing to take a chance on him now that he’s suffered such a serious injury at such an advanced age. Even if he does decide to try and play again, it’s unlikely that he’ll ever be the same quarterback he once was.
How the injury will affect the Kansas City Chiefs
The worst fears of Chiefs fans were realized when it was announced that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes had suffered a dislocated kneecap in Thursday night’s game against the Broncos.
The injury occurred in the second quarter when Mahomes was hit hard by Denver linebacker Alexander Johnson while he was throwing a pass. He was able to finish the play and even stayed in the game for two more snaps before being taken out.
The Chiefs have not released any information on how long Mahomes will be out, but it is expected that he will miss at least a few weeks. This is a huge blow to the team, as they were one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl this year.
How will the Kansas City Chiefs fare without Patrick Mahomes?
It’s impossible to know for sure, but there are some factors that we can take into account. First, the team has a very strong defense, which should be able to keep them in games. Second, they have a great backup quarterback in Chad Henne, who has started games in the past and shown that he can be successful. Finally, they have a very talented group of offensive weapons, led by wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running back Damien Williams.
So while it’s certainly not ideal for the Chiefs to be without their star quarterback, they do have the pieces in place to still be a very competitive team.
