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Cassel leaves stadium wearing cast

Kansas City's Cassel lets fly a pass as he is hit by Denver's Harris in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel lets fly a pass just as he is hit by Denver Broncos strong safety Chris Harris during the second half of the Bronco’s win in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri November 13, 2011. REUTERS/Dave Kaup (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

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Matt Cassel wasn’t able to finish Kansas City’s humilating home loss to the Broncos.

Todd Haley confirmed after the game that Tyler Palko didn’t play late in the fourth quarter because Cassel was unable to continue.

“He was beat up there at the end; he was unable to go physically. We’ll have to see as the week goes on, but it was physical in nature,” coach Todd Haley.

Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star wrote that Cassel had his index and middle fingers immobilized. Tyler Palko replaced Cassel late in the game.

The Chiefs are now 4-5 and fading fast in the AFC West. They head to Foxborough next Monday night.