What happened: Christian Watson exited Thursday's contest in an ambulance for X-rays and a CT scan after coughing up blood. He returned to the stadium by 9:19 p.m., ran down the tunnel, and re-entered the game to catch two passes. Watson confirmed after the 27-19 victory that he played through a broken rib.
NFL·INJURY·October 30, 2026 10:48 AM ET
Christian Watson returns to sideline after mid-game ambulance ride
Watson suffered a broken rib in Thursday's 27-19 victory.
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