Every week of the NFL season, Yardbarker might be monitoring gamers who’ve suffered notable accidents.
From a San Francisco 49ers linebacker to a Cincinnati Bengals defensive finish, listed here are 5 gamers we’re monitoring after Week 6:
Warner injured his proper ankle whereas tackling Tampa Bay Buccaneers operating again Rachaad White within the first quarter of Sunday’s highway recreation. Niners security Ji’Ayir Brown rolled into the again of his ankle when the LB was bringing the RB down.
The four-time first-team All-Professional then had his ankle put in an air forged and was carted off the field. Following the 30-19 San Francisco loss, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Warner dislocated and fractured the ankle and can want season-ending surgical procedure.
That continues the 49ers’ terrible damage luck on protection. Star defensive finish Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending ACL tear in a Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Like 2022 Defensive Participant of the Yr Bosa, Warner is a cornerstone of the Niners’ protection. By way of six video games this season, he had a team-leading 28 solo tackles.
Nacua suffered a left ankle damage in the course of the second quarter of a 17-3 highway win over the Baltimore Ravens. He landed awkwardly whereas making an attempt to make a catch ultimately zone.
The wideout returned to the sport however wasn’t focused once more. Nacua completed with simply two receptions for a season-low 28 receiving yards.
During a postgame news conference, Rams HC Sean McVay mentioned he is uncertain whether or not Nacua would play in Week 7 towards the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) in London. If he cannot play, that may be a major loss for the Rams. By way of his first 5 video games, the 24-year-old led the league in receptions (52) and receiving yards (588).
Nacua not enjoying would place more responsibility on WR2 Davante Adams. By way of six video games, the six-time Professional Bowler has 26 receptions for 396 yards and three landing catches.
Wilson did not go away in Sunday’s 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos, however he was checked out on the sideline greater than as soon as. Afterward, the WR mentioned he expects to bear an MRI when the crew returns from London.
“I am simply making an attempt to attend for the stuff to come back again. It is actually messing with my psychological, and I do not wish to speak about it,” Wilson mentioned of the damage, via Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
In his postgame news conference, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned Wilson suffered a hip damage. Nonetheless, Connor Hughes of SNY-TV in New York reported it is a knee damage.
Regardless, dropping Wilson — who has 395 receiving yards by way of six video games — would hamper the Jets’ passing assault, which is already struggling. Within the loss to Denver, New York lost 10 passing yards on the season.
Egbuka, a first-round pick of Ohio State, injured his hamstring towards the 49ers and was dominated out shortly earlier than the fourth quarter. The rookie WR completed with two receptions for twenty-four yards.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles didn’t provide an update on Egbuka following the win. Restoration time for hamstring accidents varies relying on the severity of the pressure. Some final weeks, whereas others final months.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported, citing a supply, that “the damage at present isn’t believed to be critical.” He famous, although, that full particulars of the damage might be decided with an MRI and Egbuka may miss time primarily based on the outcomes.
Though Baker Mayfield is enjoying at an MVP level, the quarterback could not proceed to hold the offense with out Egbuka. By way of six video games, he has 27 receptions for 469 yards and 5 TD catches.
The Buccaneers’ receiving corps is already injury-riddled. WR Mike Evans hasn’t performed since Week 3 due to a hamstring problem, and WR Chris Godwin Jr. did not play Sunday on account of a fibula damage.
Hendrickson was dominated out of Sunday’s highway recreation towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers with a again damage. He left with a member of the crew’s coaching workers simply earlier than halftime.
After the 27-18 Bengals loss, Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor mentioned Hendrickson had a “dangerous contusion” however was uncertain of the severity.
Dropping the league’s reigning sack chief would hinder the Bengals. Hendrickson — who has 4 sacks in six video games — is off to a different quick begin this season.
Hendrickson does not wish to miss a recreation, both, particularly as he is in a contract 12 months. This offseason, the Bengals signed him to a one-year, $29M deal ($30M with incentives).
