Browns’ David Njoku Injured in Loss to Steelers, Questionable to Return
Cleveland Browns star tight end David Njoku left the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a thigh injury.
Njoku has been battling a series of injuries throughout the game. Njoku has been the Browns' only reliable player on offense. As a result, he’s suffered some hard hits when making tough catches over the middle. Njoku has risen gingerly after multiple catches. Njoku was finally dragged to the locker room during the fourth quarter. He is questionable to return.
Njoku demonstrated his value to the Browns today, amid rumors of a potential fire sale heading into next week. The tight end is playing in the final year of his contract and has become a popular trade candidate. The emergence of rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has made Njoku expendable in the minds of some. However, there’s no one on the Browns who can block half as well as Njoku. Njoku’s the team’s best blocker and their best receiver. He should be rewarded with a contract extension. The team’s offense looks completely lifeless with him off the field.
Dak Prescott makes unfortunate NFL history in Cowboys' brutal loss to Panthers
The Dallas Cowboys came up short in Week 6 of the NFL season, falling to the Carolina Panthers on the road. The Cowboys' defense was brutal throughout the game and failed to give Dak Prescott and the offense any help.
Prescott has been stellar through the first six weeks of the year, playing at an MVP level.
Unfortunately, the wins aren't stacking up and that has landed Prescott in uncharted territory. Prescott's output without the wins actually has turned out to be historic.
According to ESPN's Todd Archer, "Since starts were first tracked in 1950, Dak Prescott is the 1st QB to have 11 or more Pass TD/Rush TD, 0 turnovers and a non-winning record over a 3-start span."
Talk about adding insult to injury. Prescott won't say it publicly, but watching the incredible offensive performances go to waste has to be frustrating.
Through the first six games of the season, Prescott ranks second in the league in passing yards (1,617), is tied for third with 13 passing touchdowns, and has thrown only three interceptions. His QBR of 79.5 ranks second among qualifying quarterbacks.
If the defense could simply be mediocre, the Cowboys would be in a much better position entering Week 7.
Dallas' next opportunity to bounce back will come against the division rival Washington Commanders. Kickoff at AT&T Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.
