Sunday of Week 2 was a very painful one for a few of the largest stars within the NFL, and one group specifically suffered worst of all.
The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers misplaced 4 starters to game-ending accidents throughout Sunday’s 31-13 win in New York in opposition to the Jets, with star cross rusher Nick Bosa doubtlessly struggling a season-ending torn ACL.
Coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters after the sport that Bosa certainly possible does have a torn ACL, however further testing must be performed to substantiate the severity.
Bosa was carted off the sphere within the first quarter with an damage to his left knee. It occurred on the 6:45 mark as Bosa was twisted up whereas participating with a blocker. Two performs later, defensive lineman Solomon Thomas additionally suffered a left knee damage and was carted off. Shanahan stated he was hopeful that Thomas’ damage was not as extreme as Bosa’s.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was dominated out at halftime with a excessive ankle sprain and operating again Raheem Mostert additionally was dominated out for the second half with a knee damage. Garoppolo is anticipated to overlook at the least a recreation whereas the 49ers consider Mostert suffered a light sprain of the MCL and stated he’ll bear an MRI examination to find out the severity of the damage.
Tough day for operating backs
–New York Giants operating again Saquon Barkley injured his knee throughout his group’s 17-13 loss to Chicago, and the group fears the 23-year-old additionally has a torn ACL. He, too, will bear further exams Monday to find out if his season is certainly over. The 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the 12 months missed three video games in 2019 with an ankle damage.
–Carolina Panthers operating again Christian McCaffrey sustained what the group known as a lower-leg damage whereas scoring a landing early within the fourth quarter of the Panther’s 31-17 loss to Tampa Bay. In keeping with studies, McCaffrey injured his ankle and can bear an MRI examination on Monday. The membership reportedly is hopeful the damage to the 2019 first-team All-Professional will not be too severe.
–Los Angeles Rams rookie operating again Cam Akers injured a rib within the first quarter of his group’s win at Philadelphia and didn’t return.
QBs do not escape the ugliness
–Denver quarterback Drew Lock left the Broncos’ loss to the Steelers within the first quarter after touchdown on his shoulder on a sack. He didn’t return and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Lock suffered a sprained AC joint and is anticipated to overlook at the least two weeks and as many as six.
–Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor was a late scratch for his group’s house opener in opposition to Kansas Metropolis with a chest damage. In keeping with studies, Taylor skilled chest pains throughout warmups and was taken to a hospital. Rookie first-round decide Justin Herbert began in Taylor’s place and practically led the Chargers to an upset because the Chiefs received in extra time. After the sport, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn stated Taylor would begin if he’s wholesome subsequent week.
Extra damage information
–Inexperienced Bay Professional Bowl broad receiver Davante Adams injured his hamstring early within the second half of the Packers’ win over Detroit and didn’t return. … Giants receiver Sterling Shepard injured his toe in opposition to the Bears and didn’t return.
–Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton left Denver’s recreation in Pittsburgh after catching three balls for 66 yards. After lacking Week 1 due to a shoulder damage, Sutton injured his knee and was additionally coping with cramps. … Indianapolis receiver Parris Campbell was carted off with a knee damage in opposition to Minnesota, however NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport reported later within the evening that Campbell didn’t undergo a torn ACL. Extra exams will decide the severity of the damage.
–Additionally in Indianapolis, security Malik Hooker is feared to have torn his Achilles tendon in opposition to the Vikings. … On the opposite facet of the ball, Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr injured his shoulder and didn’t return.
–Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh stated cornerback Tavon Younger is believed to have suffered a season-ending knee damage. Younger missed all of final season due to a neck damage.
–Area Degree Media
