Thumb Injury Uncertainly Delays Mecole Hardman’s Return to Play

The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football is tied at 7-7, with both teams having thrown interceptions. Mecole Hardman, the Chiefs’ receiver, suffered a thumb injury in the first half and is listed as questionable to return to the game. Despite his injury, Hardman made one catch for 5 yards.

In his absence, the Chiefs have several other players who can take over at the position, including Rashee Rice, Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. L’Jarius Sneed intercepted Jalen Hurts on a throw to A.J. Brown, who was wide open due to changing his route, but the pass was underthrown. The Chiefs then advanced to the Philadelphia 14, only for Kevin Byard to intercept Patrick Mahomes in the end zone on a pass intended for Justin Watson, who was responsible for the team’s only touchdown so far.