Mecole Hardman Returns After Injury Scare

Mecole Hardman of the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a shoulder injury during a punt return early in their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but returned to play later in the first half. Despite initial concerns, Hardman's return was a relief for a Chiefs team already suffering from multiple injuries in their receiving corps, including Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice who are out for the season. JuJu Smith-Schuster was also inactive due to a hamstring injury, which has put additional pressure on newly acquired DeAndre Hopkins to perform. Hopkins made an impactful debut, highlighted by a touchdown catch from Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs, facing a depleted receiver lineup, might seek additional reinforcements before the trade deadline. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers also faced setbacks with the injury of pass rusher Yaya Diaby during the game.