Kyle Monangai absolutely lit up the New York Jets on Sunday for a dominating 23-12 win, but a hand injury during his incredible performance had everyone scrambling for updates. Turns out, the scare for the bruising running back won’t be a serious issue, and that’s the kind of news that lets you breathe a massive sigh of relief.
The Quick Turnaround For Monangai’s Hand Injury
Head coach Ben Johnson wasted no time easing fears on Monday afternoon, telling reporters that Monangai’s thumb injury is likely going to be okay. It’s a day-to-day situation, meaning the immediate panic after his monster game can totally chill out. “We think he’s going to be okay, so we’ll see what it looks like as we go through the week here,” Johnson confirmed. “More of a day-to-day deal.” That’s the kind of update you absolutely love to hear, especially when it follows such an impressive outing.
How Monangai Became The Workhorse, Then Got Hurt
Monangai was an absolute force, dominating with 30 carries for a massive 146 yards and two touchdowns. He even snagged a pass for four yards. This dude became the go-to guy after D’Andre Swift fumbled in the third quarter, taking on the vast majority of carries. He was grinding until the final drive when Roschon Johnson stepped in. It was a legit workhorse performance that put the league on notice, making that injury scare feel even more gut-wrenching in the moment.
What’s Next: Packers on Tap and Monangai’s Availability
Heading into Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers, Monangai is without a doubt one of the most important players on offense. His availability in practice this week will be huge, but hearing it’s just a day-to-day thing sounds like good news for his chances to be back out there. Fans will be glued to every update as the week progresses.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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