Geno Smith was back on the sidelines after clearing a concussion check early in the second half against the Bills on Sunday, but his return was short-lived. After just one drive in the third quarter where he led the Jets to their fourth field goal of the day, Smith headed back to the medical tent, eventually leaving for the locker room with an announced ankle injury.
Geno’s Day: Concussion Scare to Ankle Anguish
Geno Smith was cleared from a concussion evaluation early in the second half, giving Jets fans a temporary sigh of relief. He even got back out there for one drive in the third quarter, guiding the team to a crucial fourth field goal. But that relief quickly faded. Smith gave way to Cade Klubnik again and soon after the team confirmed the bad news: an ankle injury had sent their starting quarterback to the locker room for good, leaving the Jets in a tough spot in the middle of a game.
Klubnik’s Wild Ride: Points, Then a Scare
Fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik has been thrown into the fire twice today. His first stint wasn’t terrible, as he managed to lead the Jets to three points. But his second drive, after Smith’s ankle injury, was a whole different story. Klubnik fired a high pass to Garrett Wilson, and Bills cornerback Davison Igbinosun was right there to pick it off! Talk about a heart-stopping moment. Luckily for the Jets, tight end Jeremy Ruckert delivered a huge hit to Igbinosun, forcing a fumble that the Jets managed to recover. They punted a few plays later, but that could have been a total disaster.
What’s next for the Jets with Smith out and Klubnik taking the reins? They are currently trailing the Bills 24-12 at the end of the third quarter. It’s going to be a tough finish with a lot on the line in the final quarter.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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