Clay Matthews gets blindsided, returns to game after being examined
The linebacker is back on the field after being evaluated in the locker room
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Clay Matthews' Monday night got off to a rough start.
In the first quarter of the Packers' game against the Eagles, Matthews was on the wrong side of a brutal block and left the game shortly thereafter with what the team called a shoulder injury. Matthews returned to the game after heading to the locker room to be examined.
Here's a look at the hit, which might have caused the injury:
Clay Matthews forgot to keep his head on a swivel. https://t.co/X2twU1I0lhpic.twitter.com/O9WG1SL8y8
— SB Nation GIF (@SBNationGIF) November 29, 2016
Matthews was still on the field later on the drive, when Carson Wentz scored on a touchdown run, but he definitely appeared to be favoring his shoulder during the play.
So, the injury also could've occurred on that play.
CARSON. WENTZ.
— NFL (@NFL) November 29, 2016
Wow.
The rookie QB dives for the TD! #GBvsPHI#FlyEaglesFlyhttps://t.co/APEZvTNXEj
Multiple injuries have already limited Matthews to just seven games this season. So, there's cause for concern for the Packers, who entered the game with the 18th-ranked defense by DVOA.
The Packers are leading 14-7 midway through the second quarter. You can follow along with our GameTracker here.
