FOX4: Local brain injury experts weigh in on Mahomes, concussion symptoms and possible road to recovery

The heat of an NFL playoff game grew even more tense when Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wobbled off the field with an injury.

Cheifs Head Coach Andy Reid said Mahomes has entered the NFL's concussion protocol.

FOX4 talked to an expert with the concussion and headache program at Saint Luke's Neurology about the most important part of recovery with potential concussions.

Watch the full story below.

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