Amon-Ra St. Brown had to leave Sunday’s game after suffering an injury
In the wake of the Detroit Lions’ narrow 20-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fans have keenly focused on star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who exited the game due to injury. However, Coach Dan Campbell provided some reassurance, stating, “He’s alright…I don’t think it’s anything long-term,” suggesting that St. Brown may not miss significant playing time in the upcoming weeks.
St. Brown had been performing exceptionally well before his exit, accumulating 11 catches for 119 yards. This marked a stunning turnaround after a disappointing Week 1, where he tallied only three receptions for 13 yards. However, during a crucial moment in the game, he struggled with a lower-body injury after making a significant catch late in the fourth quarter. He required assistance from trainers but was able to return to the sideline without prolonged medical attention.
More Concerns Than Just Amon-Ra St. Brown
In addition to St. Brown’s injury, the Lions faced additional challenges with rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. being sidelined due to a hamstring issue that developed shortly before the game, leaving the coaching staff scrambling to adjust. Campbell noted the situation, mentioning, “That happened literally four minutes before we had to turn in the inactives, so we were up against the clock.”
Campbell expressed a sense of personal responsibility for the loss, candidly stating, “I totally screwed my team,” emphasizing his accountability for the outcome against the Buccaneers. The Lions will need to address their red-zone struggles to improve results moving forward, especially in light of the injury situations they are currently navigating.
Overall, while St. Brown’s injury raised initial concerns among fans, the implications shouldn’t overshadow his impressive performance before the setback or the coaching challenges the team faced in their recent game.
Going Deeper
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