“Skyfall for the Jets? Xavier Newman Breaks Free from Hospital as 49ers Hold Bated Breath Over Aiyuk’s ACL Concerns!”

As the NFL’s Week 7 draws to a close, the frenzy of excitement on the field is met by an ever-increasing injury toll that could dramatically impact the remainder of the season. This week’s injury report highlights several pivotal players facing daunting challenges. The most alarming incident unfolded during the Sunday Night Football clash between the Jets and Steelers, where New York guard Xavier Newman was tragically carted off the field, necessitating a trip to the hospital due to a neck injury—a scene that instantly sent shockwaves through fans and teammates alike. Fortunately, early reports indicate that Newman remained conscious and was able to move his limbs, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. But he’s not alone; prominent figures like Deshaun Watson, Jayden Daniels, and Brandon Ayiuk also encountered injuries that might sideline them for critical matchups ahead. As we sift through the implications of these injuries and what they mean for their respective teams—each battling for playoff contention—a closer look reveals the stories and updates from an eventful week that has left fans and analysts alike speculating the potential shifts in team dynamics moving forward. LEARN MORECommanders are still waiting to learn more about Jayden Daniels’ health. Might not know about his availability for that meeting with Caleb Williams and the Bears until Wednesday or Thursday, I’m told.It’s another crushing injury for the Browns quarterback, whose career has been marred by scandal, suspension and long-term stays on injured reserve. Watson was carted off the field during Cleveland’s 21-14 loss to the Bengals after going down with a non-contact injury.

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Xavier Newman released from Pittsburgh hospital

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) October 21, 2024

On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that an MRI confirmed Watson has a torn Achillies which will cost him the rest of the 2024 season, at the very least. In his three seasons in Cleveland, after signing a five-year, 0 million contract, Watson has played in only six games in each of the three years.Jones has 1,442 passing yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions in seven games this season.

Deshaun Watson suffers torn Achillies

Daniel Jones will get the start again next Monday night against the Steelers.Live7 updates

49ers believe Brandon Aiyuk may have ACL injury

An MRI revealed that Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s Achilles is in fact ruptured, as suspected, and his 2024 season is over.

Jayden Daniels exits early with rib injury

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) October 21, 2024

Tomlin is perhaps the most professional coach in all of the NFL. He didn’t use the presser to soak in compliments, he used it to honestly assess the game his team played. But he did allow a moment of levity to close the affair, when retired NFL wide receiver and Pittsburgh native Brandon Marshall stopped by to ask him a question.

Mon, October 21, 2024 at 1:13 PM CDT

NFL makes Sunday Night Football Schedule change for Week 9

Giants head coach Brian Daboll says he will stick with QB Daniel Jones as he starter. “He gives us the best chance,” Daboll says

In what would be another crushing blow to the 49ers offense, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may have suffered a torn ACL in San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Kyle Shanahan said as much after the game — a game that Jauan Jennings missed with a hip injury and in which Deebo Samuel only played three plays after coming down with an illness on Sunday. The 49ers offense has been decimated by injury this season, with George Kittle having missed a game and Christian McCaffrey not having played at all in 2024 because of Achilles tendonitis.— Jets Videos (@snyjets) October 21, 2024
Mon, October 21, 2024 at 12:40 PM CDT

Tua Tagovailoa returning to Dolphins’ practice on Wednesday

Tomlin: “that’s why I’m well-compensated.” pic.twitter.com/fQ5bdMsOtA

Following the Steelers’ 37-15 stomping of the Jets on Sunday night, head coach Mike Tomlin sat at the podium and answered questions about one of his most daring decisions yet: starting veteran QB Russell Wilson over young Justin Fields.The scary scene that unfolded at Acrisure Stadium wound up being precautionary. Jets guard Xavier Newman underwent testing after a neck injury and tests came back negative for major injury. He was able to return to New York with the team following the Jets’ 37-15 loss to the Steelers. While the Jets did confirm the neck injury after the game, the extent of the injury is not yet known.Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell now is expected to miss four to six weeks with a broken thumb, per sources. He is getting a second opinion today to confirm the initial diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/9Ag3lZko8k
Mon, October 21, 2024 at 11:42 AM CDT

No QB change coming for Giants

If Tagovailoa ends up clearing concussion protocol, he would be available to play on Sunday’s Dolphins game against the Cardinals.McDaniel said medical experts advised time initially. Sunday for Tua likely return will be 6 weeks since his concussion.

Mike McDaniel said medical experts have deemed it safe for Tua Tagovailoa to return to play. Flex! The Week 9 Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings game will move to Sunday Night Football on NBC. The Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles game will be played at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.
Mon, October 21, 2024 at 10:03 AM CDT

Deshaun Watson’s season is over with ruptured Achilles

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2024— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2024
Mon, October 21, 2024 at 9:56 AM CDT

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks

The leading candidate for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year left Washington’s 40-7 blowout win over Carolina with a rib injury. While they didn’t miss a beat without him in the comfortable win, any time on the injury report could be short-lived — that’s if his mom is to be taken at her word. During the game she posted “He’s fine” on X, and Daniels finished the game on the sidelines in warmups.The injury report coming out of Sunday of Week 7 of the NFL season has some big names at the top of it and some potentially season-altering injuries for several teams throughout the league. The most serious-looking situation of the weekend occurred in the Jets vs. Steelers Sunday Night Football game when New York guard Xavier Newman was carted off the field on a backboard and taken to a Pittsburgh hospital with a neck injury. Fortunately, initial reports say that Newman was conscious and moving his limbs as he was taken from Acrisure Stadium.
Mon, October 21, 2024 at 8:52 AM CDT

No news yet on QB Jayden Daniels’ health following rib injury

The Commanders are waiting to hear about Jayden Daniels’ health just like the rest of us. He left Washington’s 40-7 win over the Panthers early with what turned out to be a rib injury. The Athletic’s Mike Jones is reporting that it may be a few days before we know about Daniels’ status for Sunday’s game against the Bears.

Brandon Marshall stops by the postgame presser and asks Mike Tomlin if it was one of his boldest decisions to start Russell Wilson. Jeff Ulbrich provides an update on injuries, including Xavier Newman, who will be travelling back with the team after sustaining a neck injury: pic.twitter.com/GEJ8UDqz0a
Mon, October 21, 2024 at 7:47 AM CDT

Mike Tomlin revels in results of Russell Wilson decision

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 21, 2024The Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts are headed to Sunday night football in weekethe Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) October 21, 2024— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 21, 2024Other stars, including Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson, Washington’s Jayden Daniels and San Francisco’s Brandon Ayiuk all left their games early on Sunday with injuries as well. Here’s a look at some of the news and notes coming out of Week 7.