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Week 15 has already provided plenty of NFL action, from the Bengals edging the Vikings in overtime to the Lions restoring momentum for a playoff bid. But the latest matchups have also brought another rash of injuries. Below, find updates on all the most notable names to go down during Sunday’s slate, including when and whether they’re set to return:
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Kyler Murray (undisclosed): The Cardinals quarterback left the field in the third quarter against the 49ers, trailing by multiple scores, after appearing to suffer a lower-body injury. Rookie Clayton Tune replaced him under center but Murray returned for the next series.
Brock Purdy (head): The star 49ers signal-caller underwent a concussion test after taking a hard hit to the head on a second-quarter pass attempt against the Cardinals. Sam Darnold took over under center with San Francisco up 14-13, but Purdy returned to the field shortly afterward, along with star running back Christian McCaffrey, who got a brief medical check-in on the sidelines.
Will Levis (leg): The Titans rookie struggled to stay upright against the Texans’ busy defensive front, then left late after his leg was awkwardly caught beneath a pile of players in a sack. Ryan Tannehill took over, though Levis was able to walk off the field under his own power. He received medical attention on the sidelines and did not return in the closing minutes of overtime, telling reporters after the game that he’s OK.
Zach Wilson (head): The Jets’ maligned fill-in struggled to move the ball early against the Dolphins, then left for the locker room ahead of halftime with what ESPN reported as “dehydration.” He did not rejoin the lineup to start the second half, with Trevor Siemian taking over under center, down 24-0, and was then ruled out with a head injury. Reports first indicated that Wilson had not entered concussion protocol, but the Jets later said otherwise.
Tommy DeVito (head):…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2023-12-17 23:06:32
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