Gardner Minshew Out; Titans Lead Chiefs 16-6 in Third Quarter

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a significant challenge as they take on the Tennessee Titans, currently trailing 16-6 in the third quarter. Gardner Minshew, who started the game, has been ruled out due to injury, leaving Chris Oladokun to lead the Chiefs for the remainder of the matchup.

Injury Update: Gardner Minshew Out

Gardner Minshew’s removal from the game comes after he appeared to be injured during the Chiefs’ first drive. Despite showing some resilience, Minshew was eventually evaluated on the sidelines and was subsequently taken out of the game. At the time of his exit, his performance included 3 completions out of 8 attempts for a total of 15 yards.

Chiefs’ Quarterback Situation

With Minshew sidelined, Oladokun steps in as the primary quarterback. Should any further complications arise during the game, Kansas City has Noah Gray listed as their emergency third quarterback, according to CBS Sports.

Titans Maintain Lead

• First Half Summary:
• The Titans opened the scoring with a touchdown, a 7-yard pass from Cam Ward.
• Harrison Butker responded with a 41-yard field goal, narrowing the Titans’ lead to 9-6 by halftime.
• Second Half Developments:
• The Titans extended their lead with a 1-yard touchdown pass from Ward to receiver Chimere Dike.

The Chiefs now face a challenging situation as they work to close the gap against the Titans. With the game in the third quarter and the score 16-6, the team’s resilience will be crucial as they strive for a comeback.