January 23rd, 2011, Sunday
Sunday Night Game Notes
Notable Injury News
(for fantasy owners)
(for fantasy owners)
Without question the big news on Sunday came out of the Packers-Bears matchup with quarterback Jay Cutler going down with a knee injury that ended his day prematurely. There was no immediate report suggesting that Cutler was even hurt or how serious and when he came out of the locker room to start the second half, it was puzzling to see him leave the game almost immediately.
The big question about the injury altogether was the commentators not offering much information, so for those of us at home we were left to speculate. The early diagnosis is a possible torn ligament (MCL) and he is schedule to have an MRI on Monday.
Steeler’s quarterback Big Ben (Roethlisberger) also suffered a leg/hip injury in his championship matchup, but unlike Cutler he remained in the fight and led his team to victory. Big Ben was hit in the thigh early by Jets linebacker Calvin Pace in the first quarter and was limping noticeably. The injury appeared to be a similar to a Charlie-horse and the limp seemed to dissipate as he played on. There have been no reports of his injury since the game concluded, so his Charlie-horse must be fine.
The only other significant injury of the day came when the Steelers pro bowl center Maurkice Pouncey left the game with an ankle injury. Pouncey was on the sideline in crutches, but no information was offered regarding the severity of his injury. We will have to wait to hear more later in the week as the Steelers now prepare to face the Packers in Super Bowl XLV on February 6.
The big question about the injury altogether was the commentators not offering much information, so for those of us at home we were left to speculate. The early diagnosis is a possible torn ligament (MCL) and he is schedule to have an MRI on Monday.
Steeler’s quarterback Big Ben (Roethlisberger) also suffered a leg/hip injury in his championship matchup, but unlike Cutler he remained in the fight and led his team to victory. Big Ben was hit in the thigh early by Jets linebacker Calvin Pace in the first quarter and was limping noticeably. The injury appeared to be a similar to a Charlie-horse and the limp seemed to dissipate as he played on. There have been no reports of his injury since the game concluded, so his Charlie-horse must be fine.
The only other significant injury of the day came when the Steelers pro bowl center Maurkice Pouncey left the game with an ankle injury. Pouncey was on the sideline in crutches, but no information was offered regarding the severity of his injury. We will have to wait to hear more later in the week as the Steelers now prepare to face the Packers in Super Bowl XLV on February 6.
“Sunday’s Heroes”
This Weekend’s Heroes
This Weekend’s Heroes
There were plenty of warriors on the field of battle on Sunday as the final four teams in the NFL’s post season tournament took to the gridiron.
In the early contest between the Packers and Bears rookie running back James Starks was effective early helping the Packers build a lead that they would hold on to defeating the Bears to advance to Super Bowl XLV. Starks carried the ball 22 times on the afternoon and maneuvered his way through the Bears defense for 74 yards rushing. Starks would also score one of the Packers two rushing touchdowns.
On the other side, it was running back Matt Forte who helped pace the Bears offense throughout the game to keep this one within reach most of the afternoon. Forte would run hard and grind his way through the Packers defense for 70 yards rushing on 17 carries, but the versatile back was also very productive in the passing game. Forte hauled in 10 balls for 90 yards to help the Bears stay competitive in a game that was for the most part dominated by an aggressive Packers defense.
In the later contest running back Rashard Mendenhall was the big difference for the Steelers on offense running very well through the Jets third ranked run defense. Mendenhall would fight his way for 121 yards rushing on 27 carries to lead all rushers for the day. The Steelers ball carrier also scored his third rushing touchdown of the post season and added a couple of catches for another 32 yards.
Even in defeat 2nd year quarterback Mark Sanchez played like a Sunday Hero. The former Trojan played as well as anyone could have expected completing 20 of 33 passes for 233 yards. In the face of tremendous pressure most of the evening, Sanchez stood as tall as he can and tossed two touchdowns without any interceptions. He did have a fumble in the first half that led to a score, but that was his only mistake.
By David Ortega
In the early contest between the Packers and Bears rookie running back James Starks was effective early helping the Packers build a lead that they would hold on to defeating the Bears to advance to Super Bowl XLV. Starks carried the ball 22 times on the afternoon and maneuvered his way through the Bears defense for 74 yards rushing. Starks would also score one of the Packers two rushing touchdowns.
On the other side, it was running back Matt Forte who helped pace the Bears offense throughout the game to keep this one within reach most of the afternoon. Forte would run hard and grind his way through the Packers defense for 70 yards rushing on 17 carries, but the versatile back was also very productive in the passing game. Forte hauled in 10 balls for 90 yards to help the Bears stay competitive in a game that was for the most part dominated by an aggressive Packers defense.
In the later contest running back Rashard Mendenhall was the big difference for the Steelers on offense running very well through the Jets third ranked run defense. Mendenhall would fight his way for 121 yards rushing on 27 carries to lead all rushers for the day. The Steelers ball carrier also scored his third rushing touchdown of the post season and added a couple of catches for another 32 yards.
Even in defeat 2nd year quarterback Mark Sanchez played like a Sunday Hero. The former Trojan played as well as anyone could have expected completing 20 of 33 passes for 233 yards. In the face of tremendous pressure most of the evening, Sanchez stood as tall as he can and tossed two touchdowns without any interceptions. He did have a fumble in the first half that led to a score, but that was his only mistake.
By David Ortega
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