On the NFL news to start the week: the biggest injuries from week 8; LB Avery Williamson is a new Steelers player and more.
All the results that week 8 left us
In the absence of Monday Night Football between the Buccaneers and the Giants, Week 8 came to an end. From the surprise but dominating victory of the Vikings over the Packers in Green Bay, to the 21-point return of the Broncos against the Chargers. Here we leave you the summary of all matches this week, including the best plays of each.
Last Sunday’s injury count
Unfortunately, every week we have new and several injured players. Week 8 was no exception, so we leave you a count with the most important injuries that occurred on Sunday:
Steelers acquire Williamson from Jets
To cover the loss of LB Devin Bush (who suffered a torn ACL in the knee that left him out for the rest of the season), the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired LB Avery Williamson. The team agreed to a trade with the Jets to make the move, sending a fifth-round pick from the 2022 NFL Draft. The Steelers also received a seventh-round pick from the 2022 Draft.
We have traded for LB Avery Williamson & the New York Jets seventh-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft in exchange for our fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
The trade will be official after Williamson passes a physical.@BordasLawhttps://t.co/eDBMuXiHUH
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 2, 2020
Lynn upset after Chargers’ loss to Broncos
Yet another chaos at the Los Angeles Chargers. The team was defeated 31-30 by the Denver Broncos after they held a 21-point lead in the game. “I’m sorry. I feel bad. We had the game under control. The way we lost it is unacceptable and I take responsibility for that ”, stated head coach Anthony Lynn at a press conference. These are the disadvantages the Chargers have lost in 2020:
- 11 points against the Chiefs (loss)
- 17 points against the Buccaneers (loss)
- 17 points against the Saints (loss)
- 16 points against the Jaguars (win)
- 21 points against the Broncos (loss)
Carroll says Adams will return in week 9
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that SS Jamal Adams will be back in Week 9 against the Bills. The defender has been lost to the 49ers for their fourth straight game of the season with a groin discomfort, but will return to play when the team visits Buffalo. Ryan Neal was the one who was filling in for him in his absence.
Pete Carroll on #Seahawks blitzing more today vs 49ers: “The pressure that we threw at them helped everybody. We just decided to take a little turn.
“And with Jamal (Adams) coming back next week, it’s going to happen more.”
So there’s a word Adams is playing at Buffalo next wk
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 2, 2020
This is today’s NFL news.
