I’m so pumped for NFL Week 4! It seems like the games have been getting more and more intense and exciting as the weeks roll on. And this week looks like it’s going to bring the heat, as well as some injuries. So let’s talk about the injury report for Week 4.
The biggest name on the injury report is Tom Brady. He suffered an elbow injury against the Buffalo Bills and it looks like he’ll have to sit out for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s a huge blow to the Patriots, but it could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Who knows? Maybe someone else will step up and lead the team to victory.
Elsewhere, Tampa Bay’s O.J. Howard suffered an ankle sprain in the Bucs’ win against the Rams this past Sunday. Howard is one of the most talented tight ends in the league, so it’s definitely disheartening to hear. Hopefully he won’t be out too long and he’ll be back on the field soon.
The next one on the list is the Houston Texans, who faced some injuries in their recent match against the Carolina Panthers. Running back Carlos Hyde had to sit out a few plays due to a rib injury, while wide receiver Kenny Stills re-sprained his left ankle after twisting it earlier in the game. It’s not looking good for the Texans this week.
The Denver Broncos also had a string of injuries in their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders had to be taken out of the game due to a shoulder injury, while linebacker Todd Davis was removed due to a calf strain. It’s unclear how long either of these players will be out, but their absence will definitely be a blow to the team.
The San Francisco 49ers had some tough luck with injuries as well. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had to be carted off the field after being taken down by two defenders, causing a shoulder sprain. Wide receiver Dante Pettis also left the game with a knee injury and it looks like he’ll be out for a while.
On the whole, it’s looking bleak for some teams this week. Injuries always have a way of shaking up the season, so it will be interesting to see how these teams adjust and respond.