The Sunday slate for Week 6 kicked off with an absolute gut punch across the pond, and it wasn’t even one of the players involved. Umpire Larry Smith had to be carted off the field in London after appearing to sustain a lower-leg injury, turning what should have been an exciting start to the day into a worrying one.
A Tough Fall for Smith Between Plays
This wasn’t some sideline collision or a bang-bang play, which makes it even tougher to watch. Smith went down between plays during the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans game. The broadcast caught the replay, and it looked rough: he slipped on the wet field, initially got himself up, but after taking a step or two, the limp became obvious, and he was forced to go back down. You hate to see anyone go down like that, especially when it’s just a freak accident in between the action.
Week 6 Gets Off to a Scary Start
An injury is always tough, but when it’s an official, it just reminds you how quickly things can change out there for anyone on that field. Smith needed the cart to get off the grass, which tells you all you need to know about how serious this looked. It’s not the kind of start anyone wants to see for a full day of NFL action, but it sure makes you realize the stakes for everyone involved.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for updates on Smith’s condition as this story is developing, hoping for the best for the NFL official.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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