New England Patriots defensive standout Milton Williams may be sidelined for multiple weeks due to a high ankle sprain suffered in their Thursday night win over the Jets. The injury occurred when Williams collided with teammate Christian Barmore during the first quarter and appeared painful, prompting him to hobble off the field.
Williams was briefly removed from the game but managed to return in the second half despite being in pain. He also made a social media post after Barmore recorded a sack in the fourth quarter and was seen greeting teammates in the locker room. However, coach Mike Vrabel hinted that Williams may have played in the second half if circumstances had been different.
Williams' absence would be a significant blow to the Patriots' defense, which has struggled to replicate its early-season form without him. With 27 total tackles and 3.5 sacks this season, Williams is one of the team's top players. His injury rate is also concerning, with Pro Football Focus data showing he generated pressure at an impressive 14 percent pass-rush win rate.
The Patriots' bye week in Week 14 may help mitigate the impact of Williams' absence, as it provides some time for him to heal. However, their upcoming schedule is challenging, particularly if they lose Williams and do not receive adequate backup from other defensive players. With a Week 15 matchup against the Bills that could determine the AFC East, the Patriots will need to carefully manage their roster to ensure they can maintain their defensive effectiveness.
Williams was briefly removed from the game but managed to return in the second half despite being in pain. He also made a social media post after Barmore recorded a sack in the fourth quarter and was seen greeting teammates in the locker room. However, coach Mike Vrabel hinted that Williams may have played in the second half if circumstances had been different.
Williams' absence would be a significant blow to the Patriots' defense, which has struggled to replicate its early-season form without him. With 27 total tackles and 3.5 sacks this season, Williams is one of the team's top players. His injury rate is also concerning, with Pro Football Focus data showing he generated pressure at an impressive 14 percent pass-rush win rate.
The Patriots' bye week in Week 14 may help mitigate the impact of Williams' absence, as it provides some time for him to heal. However, their upcoming schedule is challenging, particularly if they lose Williams and do not receive adequate backup from other defensive players. With a Week 15 matchup against the Bills that could determine the AFC East, the Patriots will need to carefully manage their roster to ensure they can maintain their defensive effectiveness.
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Ugh, this is so bad timing for them. Williams was really stepping up his game and now he's out for weeks? 
The Pats defense has been all over the place since he got hurt in that weird collision with Barmore... I mean, who collides with their own teammate lol? 
Anyway, losing him is a huge blow. They need to find someone who can fill his role ASAP or it's gonna be tough for them to keep up in the AFC East. 
i mean coach mike vrabel saying he mighta played more if circumstances were diff? that's just crazy talk 
what if they dont get a good backup from other d players? the bills game in week 15 is gonna be super intense for them 
hopefully milton heals up fast and returns soon 
This injury news for Milton Williams is super unlucky 
. I hope Williams is back to his old self soon, he's been making such a big impact for their defense 