David Chao, MD
2 min read • December 04, 2023
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Injury: Left ankle
Impact: Suffered a fractured fibula in left ankle when he was rolled up on while run blocking - will be placed on IR and likely done for the season unless the Texans can make a deep playoff run - Noah Brown likely to get more opportunities in the meantime
Week 14 Opponent: Jets
Team: Texans
Injury: Right ankle
Impact: X-rays negative for a fracture but still likely to miss time - by video, worry for a significant right high ankle sprain when he was landed on in the 1st quarter - more than likely out for Thursday against the Steelers - Ezekiel Elliott to get more carries until he can return
Week 14 Opponent: Steelers
Team: Patriots
Injury: Concussion
Impact: Evaluated for concussion after taking a hard hit in the 3rd quarter - went to locker room and did not return - by our data, 22% chance to return without missing a game - team plays Monday against the Dolphins
Week 14 Opponent: Dolphins
Team: Titans
Injury: Right hamstring
Impact: Suffered right hamstring injury late in win against Chiefs - hurt hamstring while trying to stay inbounds and likely to miss multiple weeks - has had chronic hamstring problems in the past including at the start of the season.
Week 14 Opponent: Giants
Team: Packers
Injury: Right ankle
Impact: Ruled out with an ankle injury and spotted on the sideline with right ankle in a boot -unlikely to play Thursday against the Patriots - came in with a right ankle injury and apparently reaggravated it on his run near the goal line
Week 14 Opponent: Patriots
Team: Steelers
Injury: Concussion, right shoulder, back
Impact: In concussion protocol and has potential injuries to his right shoulder and back - by video, took a helmet to his right arm and likely injured ribs on a hard hit from Lions' defender Bruce Irvin - likely headed to locker room for X-rays - Jameis Winston will face the Panthers if Carr doesn't clear
Week 14 Opponent: Panthers
Team: Saints
Injury: Left knee
Impact: By video, worry for left knee MCL sprain - rolled up on while run blocking in the 2nd quarter - questionable to return with a knee injury - slight chance to return next week against the Bears -
Week 14 Opponent: Bears
Team: Lions
Written by David Chao, MD
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