Your Seattle Seahawks kicked off the regular season right, snagging a tough 13-10 win against the New England Patriots! What a way to start the year for our squad. While the Emerald City is buzzing about the Hawks taking an early “W,” there was some wild news brewing down in the NFC West with one of our rivals, and it could have been *so* much worse.
The Scare That Had Everyone Holding Their Breath
Over in the 49ers game against the Rams, rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling gave everyone a massive scare. We’re talking about that gut-wrenching moment when a player just *stops*. Stribling suddenly ended his route early in the game, and the way he started limping on one leg immediately made you think the worst. It’s the kind of thing that makes your heart sink. He was initially questionable to return, and get this, he *did* actually try to come back after running up and down the sideline. But then, with 7:16 left in the first half, while running another route, he pulled up again. This time, it was bad. He couldn’t put any weight on his left leg at all and needed serious help just to get to the medical tent on the sideline. Nobody wants to see that, even from a rival. The dude was eventually carted to the X-ray room and the 49ers quickly ruled him out of the game. He finished the day with no catches, which just compounds the frustration for him and their team.
A Bullet Dodged, For Now
Here’s the silver lining, and it’s a huge one: Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Stribling’s Achilles is intact. Phew! That’s the news you absolutely want to hear. An Achilles injury can be devastating, basically a season-ender, so dodging that bullet is a massive win for the young player and the 49ers’ depth. However, it’s not all clear skies. He still has an injured left ankle and will undergo further medical testing, specifically an MRI, to figure out just how severe that ankle injury is. We’re talking about early season form here, and a nagging ankle problem could still sideline a player for a good chunk of time.
This early in the season, every team is looking to hit their stride and stay healthy. The 49ers also got a 27-7 win over the Rams, so they’re feeling good after Week 1, despite the injury concern. For our Seahawks, that 13-10 victory over the Patriots sets a great tone. It’s all about building momentum now. We’ll be keeping an eye on Stribling’s MRI results, because every bit of intel on our NFC West rivals matters. We’re ready for whatever next week brings for our Hawks, let’s keep that winning feeling going!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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