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Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, Chris Broussard and Danny Parkins react to Danny winning the Shedeur-Caleb bet, discuss why Brou owes Danny and Caleb an apology, and break down Patrick Mahomes suffering a torn ACL late in the fourth quarter.
On the NFC side, Green Bay Packers trade acquisition Micah Parsons suffered what is feared to be a torn ACL in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. Parsons has totaled 12.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in his first season with the Packers.
The Chiefs are now without Patrick Mahomes for the remainder of the season and it has a big impact on the other skill players within that offense. Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, and many others will have a notable downtick in output,
Now, how he will fare is another story. Mahomes will be coming off by far the worst stretch of football of his career, and accuracy — especially down the field — that was a frustratingly persistent issue this season could be further marred by his lower body not yet being back to full strength.
Hoping Mahomes has a quick and full recovery. He will come back stronger than ever. The similarities to Brady’s career arc is eerie. Tom Brady in Year 9 3 time champion. ACL injury. Patrick Mahomes in Year 9 3 time champion. ACL injury. pic.twitter.com/xUCPLNy2xd
Patrick Mahomes’ ACL injury ends the Chiefs’ playoff hopes, sparking NFL-wide implications, according to Rich Eisen.