Alright, let’s talk real for a sec. The first injury report for our Wednesday night opener at Lumen Field just dropped from Foxborough, and if you bleed green and blue, you’re gonna like this. The New England Patriots are officially rolling into the Emerald City WITHOUT their starting center, Ben Brown! Ruled OUT with a knee injury, the dude didn’t even hop on the plane. This isn’t a “maybe he’s out” situation, he’s GONE for Week 1.
Their O-Line is Shaking, Our D-Line is Salivating
Think about it, man. This is absolutely massive for the Super Bowl LX champions, right in the heart of their offensive line. Brown’s been a problem for them since their preseason opener with that knee. And get this: they actually released and then re-signed him after the 53-man roster deadline. So, he’s already had a weird pre-season, and now he’s sidelined for the season opener, especially against our D-line in front of the loudest crowd in the league? That’s not just a hole, that’s a chasm for them. Our guys, led by Coach Macdonald, are gonna be absolutely licking their chops, smelling blood in the water. Imagine the pressure our defense can bring against a shuffled interior line. Could mean big pressure on their quarterback, maybe even some crucial forced turnovers to kick off the season right here in the Emerald City. You love to see it!
Henderson’s Ankle, Barmore’s Return: What It Means for Our Hawks
Now, let’s not get too cocky, but other news from their side also plays into our hands. Their running back, TreVeyon Henderson, has been chilling on the sidelines for two whole weeks with an ankle injury he picked up way back on August 24. Yeah, Coach Vrabel is doing the usual coach-speak dance, saying “we’ll see how he feels today” and talking about “working extremely hard to come back.” But come on, two weeks off and still not cleared? If he plays, he’s not gonna be 100 percent, period. Our defense needs to absolutely key in on that ankle and make him feel every single yard on Wednesday night. No easy runs in Lumen, my friend.
On the other side of the ball, their defensive tackle Christian Barmore is back to full participation after being a non-participant on their first injury report. The dude is tough, started a career-high 16 games last year even managing a knee issue, racking up 29 tackles, 11 QB hits, and a couple of sacks. So yeah, he’s a player, and our offensive line, protecting Sam Darnold, needs to be ready for that challenge. It’s not gonna be a cakewalk, but we’re prepared.
Lumen Field is About to EXPLODE
This Wednesday night, under the bright lights of Lumen Field at 8:20 p.m. ET, the energy is going to be OFF THE CHARTS. It’s Week 1, against the reigning Super Bowl champs, and they’re already limping in. This isn’t just any game, this is our chance to send a message to the entire league and set the freakin’ tone for the whole season. Get your jerseys on, warm up those vocal cords, and let’s show them why the 12s make this the toughest stadium to play in the NFL. We’re starting this season with a W at home. No doubt about it!
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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