Sunday Night Football Notes
Week Six Injury round-up
[including IDP]
(Updated Sunday Night Oct. 18th)
Offensive Player Injuries:
Anquan Boldin, WR (Ari):
The Cardinal’s wide receiver suffered an ankle injury in the second half against the Seahawks. Boldin did not finish the game, but believes he will be fine to play next weekend.
Jerious Norwood, RB (Atl):
The Falcons backup running back left early from Sunday night’s game against the Bears with a hip flexor. There’s no word of the severity, but Norwood did not return.
Fred Jackson, RB (Buf):
The Bills running back suffered a leg injury in overtime in the team’s win over the Jets. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time, but Jackson did not finish the game.
Trent Edwards, QB (Buf):
The Bills starting quarterback was knocked out of Sunday’s contest early after suffering a concussion. Edwards was taken to the locker room for evaluation, but did not return. He was 5 for 5 passing for 43 yards before leaving the game. His status for week 7 is unknown at this time.
Daunte Culpepper, QB (Det):
The Lions quarterback (Culpepper) getting the start for the injured Matthew Stafford left Sunday’s game with the Packers early in the third quarter. Culpepper suffered a right hamstring injury and was not able to return. The Lions have a bye next week.
Adrian Peterson, RB (Min):
The Vikings star running back appeared to have injured his ankle when it was caught under a Raven defender during a play. Peterson left the game briefly, but was able to return. Following the game Peterson said he was fine according to the Associated Press.
Percy Harvin, WR (Min):
The Vikings return man and wide receiver aggravated an injury to his shoulder Sunday against the Ravens. Head Coach Brad Childress said Harvin “nicked” his left shoulder, but X-rays showed no further damage. His status appears to be questionable for week 7.
Sammy Morris, RB (NE):
The Patriots running back left Sunday’s game early with a knee injury. Morris had to be helped off the field and did not return. His status for week 7 is unknown.
Jason Peters, OL (Phi):
Head coach Andy Reid said Peters suffered a sprained knee in the team’s loss to the Raiders on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. There is speculation that the injury could be worse. Peters is the starting left tackle and anchors the Eagles pass protection, against the Raiders with Jason out McNabb was sacked six times.
Donnie Avery, WR (Stl):
The Rams receiver suffered a bruised hip in Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars. The injury came in the second quarter and his absence was felt when the offense stalled repeatedly. Avery did not return to the game. According to the St. Louis Dispatch X-rays taken came out negative and Avery will have an MRI on Monday.
LenDale White, RB (Ten):
The Titans running back suffered a knee injury early in the contest against the Patriots. White had to be carted off the sidelines to the locker room according to NFL.com. He did not return and his status or the severity of his injury is unknown.
Clinton Portis, RB (Was):
The Redskins starting running back suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs. The injury came in the third quarter and Portis did leave the game, but returned shortly after. Portis was able to finish the game, but no reports of any lingering effects. Check on his status during the week.
Defensive Player Injuries:
Antwan Odom, DE (Cin):
The Bengals defensive end ruptured his Achilles tendon in Sunday’s loss to the Texans. He will miss the rest of the season.
Domata Peko, DT (Cin):
The Bengals most effective interior lineman injured his knee during the first quarter of Sunday’s game with the Texans. Peko did not return according to NFL.com.
D’Qwell Jackson, ILB (Cle):
The Brown’s inside linebacker suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday against the Steelers. Jackson left the game when the injury occurred late in the second quarter and did not return. According to head coach Eric Mangini Jackson is expected to “see the doctors and get it checked out.”
Antoinie Winfield, DB (Min):
The Vikings cornerback was carted off Sunday with a toe injury he suffered during the team’s matchup with the Ravens. He did not return to the game and is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday.
Kris Jenkins, DT (NYJ):
According to beat writer Rod Boone, there’s a buzz over Jenkin’s knee injury. The concern is the injury could be serious and Jenkin’s season could be over. There’s been no official word, this is just speculation.
Nnamdi Asomugha, CB (Oak):
The Raiders shutdown cornerback was poked in the eye on Sunday against the Eagles and had to leave the game with eye vision problems according to the Associated Press.
Lofa Tatupu, ILB (Sea):
The Seahawks middle linebacker suffered a torn left pectoral muscle Sunday against the Cardinals. He will require surgery to repair miss the remainder of the season according to the Associated Press.
Patrick Kerney, DE (Sea):
The Seahawks pass-rushing defensive end re-aggravated a groin injury that he had suffered back on Oct. 4 against the Colts. Kerney suffered the injury on the last play of the first half and although he did not play in the second half the injury is not thought to be serious. With the bye next week he should have time to heal.
By David Ortega
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