Running back Jeremiyah Love is officially sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Broncos, a brutal blow announced by head coach Mike LaFleur on Friday. But it gets worse, a lot worse. Love is just one of *four* key players ruled out, leaving the Cardinals in a deep hole as they try to break a nine-game home losing streak.
The Injury Report: A Brutal Blow
This isn’t just about Love missing the game. The dude has been a solid contributor, rushing for 245 yards and a touchdown on 3.7 yards per carry in five games this season. He’s also grabbed 11 catches for 36 yards and another TD. He missed last week’s win over the Rams already, and now he’s out again with that ankle issue.
But LaFleur didn’t stop there. Defensive tackle Walter Nolen is also out with an ankle injury. Safety Andrew Wiggins? Yep, ankle too, and he’s also ruled out. And then there’s guard Jon Gaines, who just picked up his own ankle injury during Thursday’s practice and is now out for Sunday. Four guys, all ruled out, all dealing with ankles except Gaines who just got it. Plus, quarterback Carson Beck is battling back spasms. He was limited Wednesday and didn’t even practice Thursday. This is a nightmare scenario for the Cardinals.
Nine Games and Counting
So, with this kind of injury carnage, how in the world are the Cardinals supposed to snap their brutal nine-game home losing streak? It’s been a tough run, and now they’re missing top talent on both sides of the ball, all while a key QB is struggling through practice. It’s an uphill battle that just got a whole lot steeper.
The Cardinals face the Broncos this Sunday, and honestly, you have to wonder what they have left in the tank. They need to find a way to patch things together and fight through this insane injury wave if they want to give their home crowd anything to cheer about and finally end that losing streak. It’s going to take a monumental effort.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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