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10/2/22
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Week 4 Gameday Notebook
Javonte Williams Suffers Knee Injury
The Broncos suffered a big loss to their offense when starting running back Javonte Williams suffered a knee injury on the first play of the second half. Williams had carried the ball 10 times for 28 yards when he left, dominating the work out of the Denver backfield. He was carted to the locker room, and his return was deemed questionable.
Seahawks DK Metcalf Finds Unique Use For Medical Cart
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf required the use of a medical cart during Sunday's game against the Lions, but not for an injury-related matter. The Fox broadcast reported Metcalf needed the cart to expedite a mid-game bathroom break. Metcalf returned to the sideline and game later for the Seahawks. After the game, he posted a self-deprecating message on Twitter.
That clinch walk wouldn’t have made it 😂 https://t.co/tYvaWQSaa6
— DeKaylin Metcalf (@dkm14) October 2, 2022
Hoyer Leaves Game, Patriots Down to Third-Stringer
Patriots backup quarterback Brian Hoyer, subbing for starter Mac Jones, left Sunday's game against the Packers in the first quarter after suffering a head injury and is being evaluated, the team announced. Third-stringer Bailey Zappe, a fourth-round pick of the Patriots earlier this year, entered the game, making his NFL regular-season debut.
Jahan Dotson Questionable to Return With Hamstring
Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson was announced as questionable to return to their game against the Cowboys with a hamstring injury.
Tyrod Taylor Being Examined for Concussion
Tyrod Taylor had to fill in for Daniel Jones when Jones left with an ankle injury, only to be shortly replaced by Jones. Taylor is now being evaluated for a concussion.
Isaiah McKenzie Being Evaluated for Head Injury
Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie took a hit to the head while catching a pass over the middle of the field. He was ruled OUT with a concussion.
Treylon Burks Carted Off to Locker Room, Ruled OUT
Titans first-round pick wide receiver Treylon Burks was rolled up on in their game against the Indianapolis Colts. He was carted off to the locker room with a lower leg injury. He was quickly ruled out.
Daniel Jones Taken Out with Ankle Injury
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was taken out of their game against the Bears with an ankle injury in the third quarter. Tyrod Taylor came in to replace Jones. Jones later returned with a heavily taped left ankle.
Folorunso Fatukasi Questionable to Return with Quad Injury
The Jaguars announced that defensive end Folorunso Fatukasi is questionable to return in their game against the Eagles with a quad injury.
Jaire Alexander Held Out vs Patriots
The Green Bay Packers elected to list star cornerback Jaire Alexander as inactive against the Patriots today. Alexander was healthy enough to play, but the Packers elected to be cautious with his return.
J.J. Watt Set to take the Field Despite Health Scare
J.J. Watt will suit up and play for the Arizona Cardinals this week, despite having his heart shocked back into rhythm on Thursday. Watt went into A-Fib on Wednesday and broke the news himself, via Twitter, on Sunday morning.
Jets Max Mitchell Will Not Return
The New York Jets have lost yet another offensive tackle as Max Mitchell was downgraded to out and will not return for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Steelers.
Giants Henry Mondeaux Carted Off, Questionable to Return
New York Giants defensive lineman Henry Mondeaux is questionable to return following and ankle injury suffered in the team's Week 4 games against the Eagles.
Eagles Linebacker Patrick Johnson Being Evaluated for Head Injury
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Patrick Johnson is questionable to return while he is being evaluated for a potential head injury according to team reports.
Giants Julian Love Being Evaluated for Concussion, CB Aaron Robinson Out
The New York Giants could be without two key starters in the secondary as safety Julian Love (head) and CB Aaron Robinson (knee) are evaluated for injuries. The team is reporting that Julian Love is being evaluated for a concussion and Aaron Robinson is out with a knee injury.
Giants G Mark Glowinski is Questionable to Return
The New York Giants confirmed that Mark Glowinski is questionable to return in the team's Week 4 contest with the Chicago Bears.
Eagles CB Darius Slay and LT Jordan Mailata Questionable to Return
The Philadelphia Eagles reported Sunday that both Jordan Mailata (shoulder) and Darius Slay (forearm) are questionable to return in their Week 4 game against the Jaguars.
Vikings Rookie S Lewis Cine Carted Off Field, Taken to Hospital
Minnesota Vikings rookie safety Lewis Cine suffered a serious leg injury in Sunday's game against the Saints in London. Minnesota's 2022 first-round pick was carted off the field in an air cast and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation, according to NFL Network, which broadcast the league's first International Series game.
The injury happened on a punt return late in the first-quarter in which Cine landed awkwardly on his left leg while blocking. The last pick of the first round earlier this year has been limited to special teams.
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