The New England Patriots are officially heading into the second half of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with two massive holes in their starting lineup. Both cornerback Carlton Davis and offensive lineman Ben Brown left the field with knee injuries in the first half, and their return status is questionable. Talk about a brutal one-two punch before the break.
Patriots Secondary Takes a Hit
Cornerback Carlton Davis III went down late in the second quarter with a knee injury, needing immediate attention from the training staff. After a quick visit to the blue medical tent, he was off to the locker room. This is a huge blow to the secondary, especially with depth corner Charles Woods already out with a hamstring issue. Rookie fifth-round pick Karon Prunty stepped in to play opposite Christian Gonzalez, with fellow rookie Channing Canada also active at corner. It is a tough spot to be in, relying on so much youth in a crucial game.
Offensive Line Depth Tested
Just one drive after Davis’s exit, starting left guard Ben Brown also found himself hobbling off the field with a knee injury. He too needed medical attention, making him questionable to return. Losing two starters, especially a key offensive lineman, in quick succession is a nightmare scenario for any team. Walter Rouse replaced Brown at left guard to finish out the half, while the team also has tackles Caleb Lomu and Marcus Bryant on the game day roster. These guys are going to have to step up big time if Brown can’t get back out there.
To add insult to injury, special teamer Brenden Schooler is also questionable to return due to a hamstring injury. It’s an absolute gauntlet of injuries for the Patriots on Sunday. How they manage this wave of setbacks for the rest of the game will be crucial. Every snap moving forward is going to be a test of their depth and resilience.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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