Jeremiyah Love, the Cardinals’ rookie running back, is heading to injured reserve after sustaining a high ankle sprain during Sunday’s overtime win over the Cowboys. This is a brutal hit for a young player trying to establish himself in the league.
Another Ankle Injury, Another Sideline Stint
This isn’t just one setback, folks. This is Love’s *second* ankle injury of the season! The first one, if you remember, came way back in the preseason, giving him a rough start to his pro career. Sunday’s injury went down in the first half against the Cowboys, when multiple defenders swarmed him on a tackle. Now, he’s looking at 4-5 weeks on the sideline, a huge chunk of time for a guy trying to find his footing in his rookie campaign.
Flashes of Brilliance Amidst the Struggle
Through six games, Love’s season hasn’t exactly been setting the world on fire. He’s got 268 rushing yards and one touchdown, averaging a tough 3.5 yards per carry. He added 11 catches and a receiving touchdown too, showing a glimpse of his versatility. The ironic twist? His best outing came against the 49ers, one of the league’s absolute top squads. He busted out for 90 yards on 21 carries and snagged all five of his targets for a touchdown in a 36-30 loss. You saw the potential there, you really did.
Allgeier Steps Up Big Time
With Love sidelined, the Cardinals are gonna have to lean heavy on Tyler Allgeier. He’s already leading Arizona with 323 yards on the ground, so he’s proven he can carry the rock. And Allgeier just showed up HUGE against Dallas, amassing 191 total yards and two touchdowns in that overtime win. He stepped right into that spotlight, which is exactly what the Cardinals need right now.
This is a tough break for Jeremiyah Love. Two ankle injuries in one rookie season is just brutal. The Cardinals now roll forward with Allgeier carrying an even bigger load. Can he keep that momentum going? We’ll be watching to see how they adjust without their rookie back for the next month-plus.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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