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The Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks sustained a concerning injury in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 21-year-old left the game in the first quarter with a non-contact knee injury and was carted off the field. This latest setback raises questions about his availability heading into Week 15 and the implications for Carolina's backfield.
Head coach Dave Canales reported that Brooks is experiencing pain in his right knee, the same knee where he tore his ACL during his college career. Imaging tests will determine the severity of the injury, but no diagnosis has been provided yet. With the Panthers' backfield already thin, Brooks' potential absence could leave them scrambling in Week 15.
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Is Jonathon Brooks Hurt? Injury Update for Week 15
Brooks suffered his injury during a play in the first quarter. The non-contact nature of the incident, combined with his inability to put weight on the leg, is troubling given his previous ACL tear last November at the University of Texas. He was immediately carted to the locker room and ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks went down on a non-contact play. pic.twitter.com/Z4EAebUshm
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 8, 2024
This is disappointing for Brooks, who had been working his way back into action. In the two prior weeks, he contributed modestly with 18 rushing yards on six attempts and three receptions for 23 yards. Across two games this season, the running back showed flashes of his potential but now faces uncertainty with another knee injury.
Jonathon Brooks Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 15
If Brooks is unavailable, Chuba Hubbard will remain the Panthers' workhorse back. Hubbard was the only healthy back remaining in Sunday's game and has been a consistent presence for Carolina. With Miles Sanders on injured reserve and Raheem Blackshear dealing with a chest injury, Hubbard should continue to see significant volume.
Canadian Chuba Hubbard, an Alberta 🍁 product, has made it over the season millennium mark on the ground for the 1st time in his young career.
🏈 2021: 612 yds
🏈 2022: 466 yds
📈 2023: 902 yds
✅ 2024: 1,011+pic.twitter.com/ABENVpa7eb— Alex McComb (@alexmmccomb) December 8, 2024
Fantasy managers should monitor updates on Brooks' condition throughout the week, but his outlook appears grim for Week 15. Hubbard is the clear choice for those looking for a starting option from Carolina's backfield. Brooks' future contributions will depend heavily on the results of his imaging tests, leaving fantasy managers in a wait-and-see mode.
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