Juszczyk Knee Injury
San Francisco 49ers Fullback Kyle Juszczyk Ruled Out With Knee Injury
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Juszczyk had two receptions for 28 yards before leaving the game; his 16-yard catch was followed by a hit to his knee from Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron.
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The Broncos were also dealing with injuries: cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss were ruled out, while wide receiver Pat Bryant was questionable to return with an ankle injury.
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Juszczyk was 35 and a 10-time Pro Bowler at the time of the injury.
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was ruled out of Sunday's game against Denver after suffering a knee injury in the fourth quarter. USA Today reported the All-Pro was hit on the knee by Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron while gaining 16 yards on a reception. The 35-year-old 10-time Pro Bowler was helped off the field, dealing a blow to the 49ers' offense as they tried to protect a narrow lead.
Both teams faced mounting injury concerns. AOL noted that Denver cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss were ruled out. San Francisco also lost cornerback Upton Stout to a shoulder injury and safety Marques Sigle was hurt on a kickoff return, straining depth on both sides of the defense.
Juszczyk's Impact on 49ers Offense
Juszczyk left the game with two receptions for 28 yards before his injury. IJR reported the fullback was a crucial piece of San Francisco's offensive scheme. His absence forced the 49ers to adjust their blocking and pass-catching patterns in a game where every snap mattered with the lead in jeopardy.
How the Hit Unfolded in Fourth Quarter
Juszczyk caught a 16-yard pass during the fourth-quarter drive when Barron delivered a hit directly to his knee. Ventura County Star confirmed the injury occurred on this play. The fullback remained down for several moments before being attended to by team medical staff and eventually helped off the field with clear discomfort.
Denver's Secondary Also Takes Major Hits
The Broncos were equally depleted in the secondary. Yahoo Sports noted that cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss were ruled out before the game. Wide receiver Pat Bryant was also questionable to return with an ankle injury, leaving Denver's offense and defense both short-handed as the game progressed into the final quarter.
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