Detroit Lions defensive star Aidan Hutchinson suffered a suspected broken leg against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Hutchinson, the NFL’s sack leader, suffered the injury early in the third quarter while attempting to tackle Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
The 24-year-old’s leg collided with team-mate Alim McNeill, who was coming from the other direction, and as Hutchinson fell to the ground the damage was evident.
Both groups of players knelt next to him and prayed while Hutchinson received medical treatment. Meanwhile, Fox refused to show replays of the incident.
Hutchinson was selected with the second pick in the 2022 NFL draft and has proven to be a transformative presence for the Lions, who are Super Bowl contenders this season.
If he has broken his leg, it will likely be the end of Hutchinson’s season after just six games.
The Lions were in complete control when the incident occurred after taking a huge 34-6 lead at AT&T Stadium.
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Detroit Lions defensive star Aidan Hutchinson suffered a suspected broken leg on Sunday
Hutchinson’s leg bent awkwardly while attempting to tackle Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.