Week 4 introduced a number of NFL motion, from the Payments and Dolphins’ shootout to Justin Fields’ historic resurgence towards the Broncos. However Sunday’s slate additionally introduced one other wave of big-name accidents. This is a have a look at a number of the notable names to go down:
The Chargers’ QB suffered a fractured left (non-throwing) center finger throughout Sunday’s win over the Raiders. According to NFL Media, he is not anticipated to overlook any time after the Chargers return from their Week 5 bye. Herbert himself would not appear too frightened about it, joking Monty Python-style that the problem, “‘Tis however a scratch, only a flesh wound.”
The Steelers’ struggling signal-caller suffered a knee damage on a failed fourth-down strive within the third quarter. He was helped off by trainers and instantly changed by backup Mitchell Trubisky. He had guided simply 93 internet passing yards whereas throwing his fourth interception in as many video games earlier than exiting. Pittsburgh dominated him out shortly afterward. Per NFL Media, the damage is just not anticipated to be season-ending, however the primary concern is his MCL and probably meniscus. CBS Sports activities HQ damage analyst Marty Jaramillo believes Pickett might face a minimum of a four- to six-week restoration, pending MRI outcomes.
4 video games into his redemption tour following a critical 2022 knee damage, Williams was held to zero yards on two carries towards the Bears earlier than leaving with a hip damage. He was shortly dominated out and changed by Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine. In accordance with ESPN, Williams injured his hip flexor and isn’t anticipated to overlook a lot if any time.
The Raiders’ star wideout was dominated questionable to return attributable to a shoulder damage suffered throughout Las Vegas’ third drive towards the Chargers. He walked to the locker room underneath his personal energy and later returned to the sport, aiding his group’s comeback effort in what ended up as a 24-17 defeat. Adams revealed his shoulder is not feeling the best postgame.
“Positively doesn’t really feel good proper now,” Adams stated postgame, per NFL Media. Adams stated he needed to “nut it up” to return for the second half. Luckily for the Raiders, Adams has an extended lead-up to their subsequent sport since they’ll host the receiver’s first NFL dwelling, the Inexperienced Bay Packers, on “Monday Evening Soccer” in Week 5.
Baker Mayfield’s high goal secured three passes for 40 yards earlier than struggling a hamstring damage towards the Saints. The longtime standout, who’s made a robust case for a brand new contract early in his age-30 marketing campaign, was dominated out quickly afterward. Bucs coach Todd Bowles stated after the sport “He is simply tweaked it proper now. We’ll see how critical it’s or is not as soon as they run some extra exams on it.”
The Bengals cannot actually afford anymore unhealthy information on offense, however Higgins managed simply two catches for 19 yards towards the Titans earlier than exiting the eventual loss with a rib damage. Now, Higgins is claimed to have suffered a rib fracture that might maintain him off the sphere for some time, in response to NFL Media.
The Dolphins’ most achieved blocker suffered a knee damage in Miami’s shootout with the rival Payments and was dominated out at halftime, with Kendall Lamm taking up at left sort out. In his 11-year NFL profession, Armstead has but to play a full season.
The Patriots’ high move rusher left New England’s blowout loss to the Cowboys early within the fourth quarter after showing to harm his arm. Judon suffered a torn biceps tendon, per experiences, and is expected to miss time whatever the outcomes of an MRI.
The Payments’ Professional Bowl cornerback suffered what seemed to be a non-contact leg damage within the third quarter towards the Dolphins, requiring a cart to exit to the locker room. White beforehand missed 17 mixed video games from 2021-2022 attributable to an ACL tear. Preliminary fears are that White suffered a torn Achilles, which might sideline him for the rest of the yr.
New England’s first spherical rookie is questionable to return after struggling a shoulder damage within the first half of the Patriots Week 4 matchup with the Cowboys. The damage ocurred on a five-yard run by Tony Pollard the place Gonzalez appeared to land awkwardly on that shoulder. He was checked out within the blue medical tent earlier than departing to the locker room.
