The New England Patriots suffered a demoralizing 38-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, raising concerns beyond the defeat.
The Patriots faced potentially significant injuries to two key players: rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez and linebacker Matthew Judon.
Gonzalez left the game with a dislocated shoulder, pending an MRI to assess the severity, further straining the Patriots' secondary.
Judon's injury, initially expected to be "miss some time," was later revealed as a lower bicep tendon tear, with an MRI determining the extent of his absence.
The Patriots look to fill Judon's role with options like Josh Uche, Anfernee Jennings, and rookie Keion White, but the outcome depends on the injury assessment.
Despite the setbacks, Patriots players express support for their injured teammates and emphasize the team's depth to step up during their recovery.