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Eric Fisher's injury is a concussion, according to Chiefs coach Andy Reid

The KC Chiefs did not escape their victory over the New York Giants unscathed. Eric Fisher suffered a concussion, according to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.

By Joel Thorman
Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs entered Sunday's game against the New York Giants with a number of injury problems, including three starters missing the game (CB Brandon Flowers, G Jeff Allen, TE Anthony Fasano).

Add one more starter to that list: OT Eric Fisher.

The KC Chiefs rookie and No. 1 overall pick suffered a concussion at some point in the game. It's not exactly clear when that happened. Along with other reporters I heard the press box announcement that Fisher was questionable to return to the game due to a head injury. I didn't see the injury.

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"As far as injuries go," Reid said after the game, "really Fisher is the primary one. Fisher had a concussion, he tested out to have one but I'm not exactly sure where we lay with that one as far as how bad it is. He seemed to be pretty good here after the game, which is a positive."

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, who likes to pick on people who call any concussions "mild", reports it is a "mild" concussion for Fisher. Of course any injury that involves your brain is serious and probably not mild.

Just last week Terrelle Pryor had a concussion and everyone thought he would play this Sunday. Six days after it happened more symptoms popped up and he did not play in the Raiders game on Sunday. That tells you the type of injury we're dealing with here. Despite the "mild" label, we really have no idea how this will play out. Everyone reacts to concussions differently so Fisher could miss a couple days or he could miss a couple months (yes, that's drastic but I'm just sayin').

The good news is that the Chiefs are fully capable of replacing him in the line-up. Donald Stephenson replaced him on Sunday and I imagine he would do the same during practice this week if Fisher can't go. And if Fisher can't go next Sunday, Stephenson likely gets the start while Geoff Schwartz acts as the back-up for four o-line positions (assuming Jeff Allen is back healthy).

Photos of the Chiefs victory

  • New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin (left) talks to Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (right) after the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 31-7. John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) celebrates with wide receiver Donnie Avery (17) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 31-7. John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) walks off the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) misses a tackle as Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) scores a touchdown during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • A Kansas City Chiefs fans shows their support during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) returns a punt for a touchdown past New York Giants linebacker Spencer Paysinger (52) in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 31-7 John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) runs a punt back for a touchdown during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) runs a punt back for a touchdown during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform in the first half against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 31-7. John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders enter the field before the game with the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 31-7. John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) is congratulated by head coach Andy Reid (right) after returning a punt for a touchdown against the New York Giants in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 31-7 John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs tight end Sean McGrath (84) celebrates after scoring during the first half of the game against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-7. Denny Medley - USA Today Sports


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