Morning sports update: Josh Gordon reportedly avoided a ‘major injury’ on Thursday night
The report is "good news for the Patriots," according to Ian Rapoport.
The Patriots took some time to build a lead over the Giants, but eventually overwhelmed New York by a 35-14 final score. Tom Brady rushed for two touchdowns and the defense continued its dominance.
The Bruins suffered their first loss of the new season, falling 4-2 to the Avalanche in Colorado.
In national news, the Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun 89-78 to win the WNBA title. It was Washington’s first championship in team history.
And the Astros advanced to play the Yankees in the American League Championship Series with a 6-1 win in the decisive Game 5 over the Rays.
The latest on Josh Gordon: The talented Patriots wide receiver suffered a scary moment as he tried to tackle Giants defensive end Markus Golden following a fumble recovery by the New York defense. Gordon’s knee twisted and it looked like a potentially scary injury.
On Friday morning, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Gordon escaped serious injury.
“The good news for the Patriots though is Josh Gordon was spotted in the second half riding the bike,” said Rapoport. “That indicates one, he has a chance to come back. He ultimately did not, but he had a chance. And two, that it is not a major injury for Josh Gordon.”
From @gmfb: The #Patriots likely dodged a bullet with WR Josh Gordon’s knee injury, while #Falcons WR Julio Jones (hip) returned to practice and should be good. pic.twitter.com/NZZTnjl9Nl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 11, 2019
Given that Phillip Dorsett was also out on Thursday with a hamstring injury, it left the Patriots thin at the wide receiver position. New England finished the game with limited options at skill positions.
Trivia: Tom Brady became the second player in his 40s to rush for multiple touchdowns in a modern NFL game. Who was the first?
(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: He played for the Patriots in two separate stints.
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- Here’s how Rob Gronkowski did in his Fox pregame show debut
- Chase Winovich has no regrets over his touchdown celebration
- Tom Brady addressed the Patriots’ subpar offense and the team’s injuries
- Bill Belichick described the Patriots’ win over the Giants as an ‘odd game’
- Patriots WR Josh Gordon leaves game after twisting knee
- Robert Kraft on a Rob Gronkowski return: ‘He hasn’t put his retirement papers in’
- Tedy Bruschi says if Patriots have the chance, they should go for 19-0
The Patriots defense has been better than every wide receiver in fantasy football so far this season
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The Patriots D/ST now has 121 fantasy points this season.
That’s the 8th-most in the NFL and more than ANY wide receiver 😳 pic.twitter.com/luyc8jmyy0
— ESPN Fantasy Sports (@ESPNFantasy) October 11, 2019
Stephon Gilmore is locked in:
Stephon Gilmore allowed just 1 reception on 6 targets as the nearest defender tonight in the @Patriots 35-14 win.@BumpNrunGilm0re finished with a 83% Ball Hawk Rate, making a play on the football (PD or INT) on all 5 incompletions when targeted.#NYGvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/n4iWSPS01b
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 11, 2019
In random Philadelphia news:
The Philadelphia @Flyers have opened a ‘rage room’ for fans to take out their aggression. $35 per person for a five-minute slot to smash plates, bowls and bottles.
Story and video by @APgelston >> https://t.co/wFaktwBAu1 pic.twitter.com/tzI17HPvhf
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) October 11, 2019
On this day: In 1992, Deion Sanders played for both the Falcons and Braves in the same day. The move was (predictably) not without controversy.
The decision to play both baseball and football on the same day had Deion Sanders torn.
“Deion’s Double Play” premieres tomorrow at 9pm ET on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/kHRusO9fL1
— 30 for 30 (@30for30) January 30, 2019
Daily highlight: Kyle Van Noy stretched to reach the pylon for his touchdown return off a fumble.
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1182489338518626309
Trivia answer: Doug Flutie
