The Brady Crunch
Week 1 of NFL regular season definitely entertained fans with some huge moments and some downright shocking plays. From the Bears’ impressive upset of the Indianapolis Colts to the “He-done-it-again” winning performance of Jets QB Brett Favre, Sunday did not disappoint. That is, unless you’re a New England Patriots fan.
The New England win margin was low this past Sunday, only topping the Kansas City Chiefs by a touchdown in their 17-10 win. The reason for the low margin? The injury to Tom Brady. With the leader of the Patriots sidelined, the potent Patriots turned their trust to Matt Cassell who ultimately led the Patriots to victory.
But fans and players are concerned about the extent of the Brady injury. After Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard collided with Tom Brady’s knee in the first quarter, Brady left and never returned. Word about the injury in the Patriots’ locker room is guarded at the moment, but NFL Network’s Adam Schefter reports that the injury is season-ending. It is not confirmed at the moment, but it is believed that Brady may have torn his ACL, a particularly bad type of leg injury to any football player. However, Brady will undergo MRI scans on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.
For the Patriots and Cassell, on the other hand, the show must go on and the players will need to find leadership in Cassell.







