NFL news, live updates, trade deadline rumors: Falcons trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars; Puka Nacua awaits word on knee injury, will undergo MRI after Week 9 win
Key Points:
- Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden entered concussion protocol after a late hit in Week 9, with his status for the next game uncertain; the team's Week 10 bye provides extra recovery time.
- Los Angeles Rams' Myles Garrett returned from injury impressively in Week 9, recording three sacks and a forced turnover after knee surgery and time on injured reserve.
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left briefly due to an elbow injury but returned to lead a 35-12 victory over the New York Jets, finishing strong with two touchdowns and no turnovers.
- Seattle Seahawks face quarterback concerns as starter Sam Darnold is sidelined with a hamstring injury and backup Drew Lock sustained an oblique injury, complicating the team's preparation for Week 10.
- Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury in Week 9 and will undergo an MRI; while an ACL tear is not suspected, the extent of his recovery time remains unknown.