Plenty of big names took licks and damaged their NFL betting chances in Week 9.
First off, here’s the list of guys who suffered minor injuries but aren’t expected to miss any time:
Don’t worry about: Matt Schaub (ribs), Roddy White (knee), Hakeem Nicks (ankle), Jeremy Shockey (ribs)
Now, onto the more serious stuff.
Matthew Stafford, Lions: SHOULDER
The kid can’t catch a break, can he? Stafford was leading Detroit to what looked like a big sportsbook upset over the Jets, tallying 240 passing yards and two touchdown passes, but went down with a shoulder injury that was “eerily reminiscent” of the one he suffered in Week 1 according to The Detroit News. It sounds like Stafford could be out an extended period again. Detroit can only hope Shaun Hill’s arm injury heals quickly enough for him to reassume the reins, as no one wants to see Drew Stanton in there.
Matt Moore, Panthers: SHOULDER
During New Orleans’ utter destruction of the Panthers, Matt Moore got knocked out of the game in the second quarter with a (throwing) shoulder injury. He’ll have an MRI today. It’s possible that he separated the shoulder. If so, the Panthers would have to give awful Jimmy Clausen or Tony Pike the starting job. As if you didn’t know already, betting on Carolina is akin to burning money. If you plan on doing so, you may as well watch the money burn instead of the Panthers game; that would be much more entertaining.
Jonathan Stewart, Panthers: HEAD
Stewart misses out on Concussion of the Week honors since his injury hasn’t officially been labelled one yet as of press time. It certainly looked like he got concussed though; Darren Sharper’s helmet-to-helmet hit knocked him out of the game.
Ryan Mathews, Chargers: ANKLE
Like Stafford, Mathews turned back the clock and suffered the same injury that hampered him earlier this season. He aggravated the ankle injury that bothered him last month. The Chargers are heating up but the promising rookie Mathews just can’t seem to get going.
Austin Collie, Colts: CONCUSSION
Collie took the Concussion of the Week award by a landslide. His injury was scary as can be; after a big collision with two Eagles defenders, he was motionless and unconscious for several minutes before leaving the field on a stretcher. He’s been diagnosed with a concussion but, amazingly, was said to be alert and responsive in the locker room shortly after waking up. Still, bettors, Colts fans and fantasy football junkies shouldn’t expect Collie to play next week.
Nate Allen, Eagles: NECK
The Eagles’ standout rookie free safety strained his neck in Philly’s win over Indianapolis on Sunday. He looks like he’ll miss at least one game but the injury isn’t considered serious.
Why did Ndamukong Suh and Wes Welker both attempt extra points yesterday? Because kickers Jason Hanson and Stephen Gostkowski both suffered leg