Every week of the NFL season, Yardbarker can be monitoring gamers who’ve suffered notable accidents.
From a Baltimore Ravens quarterback to a Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, listed here are 5 gamers we’re monitoring after Week 4:
Jackson — a two-time MVP — exited the third quarter of Sunday’s highway sport in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs with a hamstring harm. The QB completed 14-of-20 passing for 147 yards, one landing and one interception.
“Nothing seems to be season-ending by any stretch for anyone,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh stated following the 37-20 loss, via former Ravens editor Sarah Ellison. “However we’ll have to take a look at these accidents tomorrow and see the place we’re going ahead.”
Jackson has stayed wholesome over the previous two seasons however battled accidents in 2021 and 2022. Throughout this span, he missed 10 video games due to knee, again and ankle points.
Ravens backup QB Cooper Rush was serviceable in seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, going 9-5 in 14 begins when filling in for Dak Prescott. Towards the Chiefs, he completed 9-of-13 passing for 52 yards.
In Sunday’s house sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers, Nabers landed awkwardly after contesting a bounce ball halfway via the second quarter. He was then carted off the sphere.
Soon after, NFL Media insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Nabers is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his proper knee. He’s scheduled to bear an MRI on Monday, in line with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Accidents occur,” Giants head coach Brian Daboll said after the 21-18 win. “Actually not joyful about it, whether or not it was Malik or anyone else. … We’ll see the place he is at. He is an vital piece of our crew, however the guys that performed behind him, similar to final yr when [Darius Slayton went] in … all people will get paid to do a job and subsequent man up.”
The Giants haven’t got one other WR like Nabers, although. Final season, he set the report for receptions by a rookie WR (109 in 15 video games). Via 4 video games this season, he has logged 18 receptions for 271 yards and two TD catches.
Alt was carted off the sphere within the first quarter of Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Giants after struggling a proper ankle harm. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh did not present an replace after the sport. Nonetheless, ESPN’s Kris Rhim spotted the offensive lineman in road garments and a strolling boot after returning to the sideline within the second half.
If Alt misses a number of video games, that may be pricey for a Chargers O-line that is already injury-riddled. Left sort out Rashawn Slater suffered a season-ending knee injury in coaching camp. Guard Mekhi Becton, in the meantime, missed Sunday’s sport due to a concussion.
The injury-laden O-line contributed to QB Justin Herbert’s struggles in opposition to the Giants. He accomplished 23-of-41 passes for 203 yards, one landing and two interceptions.
The 49ers cannot catch a break in terms of accidents. Pearsall exited the third quarter of Sunday’s 26-21 house loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after touchdown laborious on the bottom. He was attempting to catch a move beforehand.
Pearsall was restricted throughout observe this week due to a knee harm. In his postgame news conference, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stated it was the WR’s different knee. The coach added he was uncertain about Pearsall’s standing.
Pearsall lacking time can be extra dangerous information for the 49ers offense. He is third within the league in receiving yards (327) via 4 video games. Tight finish George Kittle continues to be on injured reserve after struggling a hamstring harm in Week 1. WR Brandon Aiyuk is “not shut” to getting back from a knee harm he suffered final season, per 49ers basic supervisor John Lynch.
Johnson exited within the third quarter of Sunday’s 31-25 highway win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a shoulder concern. In keeping with NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo, it is the second straight week the six-time Professional Bowler left a sport with an harm.
In his postgame news conference, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni did not present an replace on Johnson. Fred Johnson, 28, would substitute him if he missed vital time.
At 35, Johnson continues to be one of many higher O-linemen within the NFL. Per Pro Football Focus, he has allowed no sacks via 4 video games this season.
