WATCH: Colts’ Nyheim Hines Stumbles, Loses Body Control After Scary Hit

For the third week in a row, an NFL game has been the scene of a scary neurological and physical breakdown following a vicious hit.

This time, the incident occurred in Denver as Colts running back Nyheim Hines stumbled and exhibited gross motor instability following a hit from Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto and defensive tackle D.J. Jones.

The tackle: pic.twitter.com/grFMzw2OBL

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Despite his condition, Hines was able to walk off the field. But, unlike Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Hines will sit out the remainder of the game due to a rule change that closes a previous loophole in the NFL’s concussion protocols.

According to the previous rule, a player could return to play despite displaying gross motor instability if the doctors claimed something other than a head injury caused it. Under the new rule, players exhibiting such instability will not be eligible to return.