On Sunday afternoon, during their 38-20 rout of the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers experienced a terrifying moment.
Aaron Jones, a prominent running back, left the game in the third quarter after suffering a hamstring injury.
Jones’ condition was briefly updated by head coach Matt LaFleur on Monday.
On Sunday, Jones grabbed at his leg and the Packers decided to take him out of the game.
If the Packers had needed him, Jones claimed after the game, he felt like he could have continued to play.
When the medical staff could get a closer look, it would be clear how serious the injury was.
Aaron Jones’ injury is briefly updated by the Green Bay Packers.
LaFleur stated Monday afternoon that the Packers are still assessing Jones’ injury, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Jones being able to jog off the field was positive, according to LaFleur.
When the first injury report of the week is made public on Wednesday afternoon, we’ll know more about Jones’ condition ahead of the Packers’ Week 2 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Fans of offensive players should check the injury report this week for other players who may have hamstring problems besides Jones.
Due to a hamstring injury, wide receiver Christian Watson was forced to miss the game on Sunday.
Romeo Doubs, his teammate, was injured in a hamstring, but the Packers were fortunate that he was able to recover in time to dominate the Bears’ secondary.