Who got hurt yesterday in the NFL? It was a tough day for the league as several key players sustained injuries during the weekend’s games. The NFL season has always been unpredictable, but the recent spate of injuries has certainly added a layer of uncertainty to the competition.
The most notable injury of the weekend was to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. In a game against the Buffalo Bills, Roethlisberger was hit hard by Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes and suffered a shoulder injury. The Steelers announced that Roethlisberger will undergo further evaluation, but it appears that he has suffered a serious injury that could keep him out for several weeks.
Another significant injury was sustained by Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery. Montgomery was tackled by Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson and landed on his knee, causing a season-ending ACL tear. The Bears will now have to rely on younger players to fill the void left by Montgomery, who was their leading rusher last season.
In the NFC West, the Los Angeles Rams lost their starting left tackle Andrew Whitworth to a sprained knee. Whitworth was injured in the first quarter of their game against the Seattle Seahawks and was unable to return. The Rams will now need to find a replacement for Whitworth, who has been a cornerstone of their offensive line.
The Dallas Cowboys also suffered a setback as their star running back Ezekiel Elliott injured his hamstring during a game against the Washington Football Team. Elliott was taken out of the game and will undergo further evaluation. The Cowboys are already dealing with the loss of running back Tony Pollard, who was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week.
These injuries have certainly put a damper on the weekend’s games, but the NFL has a way of overcoming adversity. Teams will now have to adjust to their new situations and find ways to overcome the setbacks. As the season progresses, we will see how these injuries impact the overall competition and which teams can rise to the occasion.
