It wasn’t pretty, but the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 on Sunday.
The Chiefs did have a few injuries occur during the contest. Tight end Travis Kelce sustained an ankle injury early on, but was able to return and play through it. Right tackle Jaylon Moore exited the game with a concussion and did not return.
Kansas City Chiefs WR Jalen Royals Checked for Concussion vs. Chargers, Andy Reid Provides Update
Second-year wide receiver Jalen Royals briefly left Sunday’s game to get checked out for concussion-like symptoms. Fortunately, he was cleared and was able to go back into the game. Coach Andy Reid confirmed after the game that there is no concern for Royals moving forward.
“Royals went in to be checked for a concussion, but he was good there,” Reid said.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Jaylon Moore has a concussion, Travis Kelce played through an ankle injury, Jalen Royals was checked for a concussion but he was OK and Kingsley Suamataia got kicked in the calf.
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Royals saw a bigger role within the Chiefs’ offense with Rashee Rice out due to a hamstring injury. He wasn’t super productive, catching just two passes for 24 yards. Kansas City’s passing game as a whole wasn’t particularly impactful. One of Royals’ receptions did go for a nice 18-yard gain.
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