The New York Jets kicked off their season with a solid 23-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, but that win came with a gut punch. They lost two crucial players, one on each side of the ball, and it looks like they will be out for a few weeks. You gotta hate seeing that kind of cost for an early season win.
Early Season Woes: Key Players Sidelined
First-round rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. left the game early with an ankle injury. Not long after, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick also exited due to a groin issue. Neither player returned to the contest, and the team confirmed they are expected to miss multiple weeks. The good news, if you can call it that, is both might avoid being placed on the injury reserve list. Still, missing any time, especially for a key rookie right at the start of the season, absolutely stings.
Who Steps Up for Week 2?
This puts the Jets in a tough spot heading into their Week 2 home opener. They are 1-0 and set to host the Green Bay Packers, who are 0-1, at MetLife Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff. But Cooper Jr. and Fitzpatrick are both expected to be out for that game. So, who’s stepping up? Look for receiver Isaiah Williams to fill in for Cooper Jr., and safety Andre Cisco is the candidate to replace Fitzpatrick in the lineup. It’s a huge test for those guys to perform without key starters this early in the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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