November 1st, 2009 7:57pm PST
Sunday Night Football Notes
Week Eight Injury round-up
[including IDP injuries]
(Updated Sunday Nov. 1st)
Offensive Players
Jake Delhomme, QB (Panthers)
The Panthers quarterback left Sunday’s game late after taking a hard hit. Delhomme (chest) was feeling a little weak and “chilly” afterward and required a trip to the hospital. His status for week 9 is unknown, but tests taken showed nothing irregular.
Kevin Smith, RB (Lions)
According to Mlive.com, running back Kevin Smith suffered a shoulder injury in the team’s week 8 loss to the Rams. Smith left the game early, but could have returned if needed according to head coach Jim Schwartz. The injury doesn’t appear to be too serious.
Brad Hoover, RB (Panthers)
According to Gaston Gazette Panthers fullback Brad Hoover has a high ankle sprain and was walking with the aid of crutches. He is likely to be questionable for next week's game against New Orleans.
Anquan Boldin, WR (Cardinals)
The Cardinal’s receiver already being slowed with a bum ankle heading into the contest aggravated the injury and left the game in the third quarter. He did not return.
Owen Daniels, TE (Texans)
According to the Houston Chronicle the Texans tight end will undergo an MRI Monday on his left knee. Daniels was injured during the team’s week 8 matchup with the Bills. The early prognosis does not look good. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting on his Twitter page Daniels is out for the season.
Defensive Players
Ken Lucas, DB (Seahawks)
The Seahawks cornerback Ken Lucas sustained a shoulder injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s game with the Cowboys. Lucas needed help walking back to the bench and did not return. There was no update on his status following the game.
Kelvin Hayden, DB (Colts)
The Colts cornerback left Sunday’s game in the third quarter with a knee injury and did not return. There were no further updates to the injury given.
Nate Clements, DB (Niners)
The Niners cornerback suffered a fractured shoulder blade in Sunday’s loss to the Colts. There have been no official reports released, but it looks like Clements could be done for the season.
Tim Dobbins, ILB (Chargers)
The Chargers linebacker Tim Dobbins sustained a knee injury in Sunday’s game against the Raiders and was carted to the locker room. His return was questionable and there were no further updates.
Eric Barton, ILB (Browns)
According to the Associated Press the Browns linebacker injured his right shoulder late in the first half and was questionable to return. Barton is among the team leaders with 58 total tackles this season.
Takeo Spikes, LB (Niners)
The Niners inside linebacker left Sunday’s game against the Colts early and did not return. An MRI taken revealed Spikes had suffered a right shoulder sprain. He is considered day-to-day.
Haloti Ngata, DL (Ravens)
The Ravens defensive left Sunday’s game against the Broncos with a sprained ankle. X-rays taken came back negative. His status for week 9 is unknown.
By David Ortega
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