Sunday Night Football Notes
Week Five Injury round-up
[including IDP injuries]
[including IDP injuries]
(Updated Monday Oct 12th)
Bills:
The Bills backup linebacker Marcus Buggs was carted off the field on Sunday with a leg injury, as was starter Kawika Mitchell who he had come into replace. The word on both players from the Associated Press, Buggs and Mitchell will miss the remainder of the season due to knee injuries according to head coach Dick Jauron.
Colts:
According to the Associated Press, Colt’s head coach Jim Caldwell said quarterback Peyton Manning’s injured knee was sore, but not seriously injured. Manning is not expected to miss his next start.
Cowboys:
The Cowboys running back Marion Barber was not 100 percent leading up to Sunday’s game. Barber was limited in second half, with backup Tashard Choice seeing most of the action, including OT. With a bye week up next, Barber should be ready to go in week 6.
Eagles:
Cornerback Ellis Hobbs injured his wrist Sunday in the team’s win over the Buccaneers. Ellis was scheduled to have an MRI today. Cornerback Assante Samuel was expected to have an MRI on his injured calf from Sunday’s tilt with the Bucs, but according to Andy Reid he will be fine. Following Sunday’s win, running back Brian Westbrook was noted as saying both the ankle and knee feel fine according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Giants:
The Giant’s receiver Mario Manningham left Sunday’s game early with a chest contusion that is not believed to be serious. Although he did not return it was noted that Manningham said he could have. With the team up big quarterback Eli Manning (foot) left Sunday’s game early as a precaution. Manning did not suffer any setbacks and expects to put in a full week of work.
Lions:
Wide receiver Calvin Johnson suffered a leg injury Sunday against the Steelers and did not return to the game. The latest on the injury, head coach Jim Schwartz indicated he did not believe it was serious.
Niners:
The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that running back Glenn Coffee suffered a left leg contusion on Sunday against the Falcons. The injury doesn’t appear to be serious and with the Niners having a bye in week six, he should have plenty of time to heal. Safety Michael Lewis suffered his third concussion of the young season and there is speculation the team could shut him down for the season. Defensive lineman Ray McDonald also left Sunday’s game with right ankle sprain and is considered questionable for week 6.
Patriots:
The Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light left Sunday’s game with ankle injury and did not return. Tight end Ben Watson also left the game with a head injury and did not return. Wide receiver Wes Welker playing less than 100 percent was banged up a bit when he suffered a hard hit, but he returned and played through. Welker’s knee problems don’t appear to be much of an issue looking ahead.
Raiders:
Linebacker Ricky Brown left Sunday’s game with ankle injury and had to be carted off. He was taken to the locker room for X-rays according to the Contra Costa Times.
Seahawks:
Defensive lineman Lawrence Jackson suffered a rib injury in Sunday’s win over the Jaguars. Jackson left the game, but there is no further word on his injury. Wide receiver Nate Burleson also suffered a rib injury in the first half, but he said he was ok according to the Tacoma News Tribune.
Titans:
Cornerback Nick Harper suffered broken forearm Sunday night in the team’s loss to the Colts. On Monday Harper had surgery on the broken arm and is expected to miss up to six weeks.
By David Ortega
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