The NFL has always had a concussion problem, and it seems that the problem will always be there no matter what they do.
The league has done things to help with player safety, but it seems things haven’t worked out the way they envisioned. We keep seeing examples from this week to week.
The most recent example comes from Patriots WR Devante Parker, who was hit in the head in the first quarter of their MNF win over the Cardinals. Getting hit wasn’t the issue, though. The refs did not see it and WR Nelson Agholor alerted the refs that they needed to stop play so Parker could get off the field.
Parker wasn’t happy about that because the NFL has people in place to watch things like this, and they missed it. He went to IG to voice his displeasure with the league and let them know they needed to get it together.
League should listen and try to be more aware because it looked obvious.
The Pats went on to win the game.
New England trailed 13-10 at the break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a short field goal. A few minutes later, the Patriots got their game-changing play and a 20-13 lead later when McMillan scored his touchdown, snatching the loose ball off the grass and sprinting toward the end zone.
Kyle Dugger forced the turnover by stripping Cardinals three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who had just caught a pass.
“I try to be perfect. I let myself down,” Hopkins said. “Let coach down, let the guys down. I haven’t fumbled all year. It is definitely a reminder to protect the ball.”
The Patriots pushed their advantage to 27-13 early in the fourth quarter on Pierre Strong Jr.’s 3-yard run, then leaned on their defense to complete the much-needed win. New England’s defense had six sacks, including three by linebacker Josh Uche.
Mac Jones threw for 235 yards and finished 24 for 35 with an interception as New England (7-6) snapped a two-game losing skid to strengthened their AFC playoff positioning.
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