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Old 01-21-2021, 11:20 AM   #592
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Gonna be interesting to see if Mahomes plays this Sunday. This is one of those games that is so big, my money is on him playing, even if he is still slightly symptomatic (obviously he would have to downplay those to be able to clear).

Sadly, a perfect illustration of why concussions are so tough and is completely reliant on players self-reporting (which they generally downplay in big situations like this). This is a typical case where they don't really admit their true effect until they're retired and regret playing through it.
Some are saying he doesnt have a concussion but instead he pinched a nerve in his neck that made him wobbly.

Im not a doctor but i have never heard of a pinched nerve causing imbalance. I hope he plays though if healthy....makes the game a whole lot better.
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