Jake Matthews suffers ankle injury; questionable to return
By Brad Rowland
UPDATE: Roddy White has returned to the game in the third quarter, with Gabe Carimi replacing Jake Matthews at the left tackle spot.
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The Atlanta Falcons suffered two injuries late in the first half of the Week 1 tilt against the New Orleans Saints, and each could be costly. Both wide receiver Roddy White and offensive tackle Jake Matthews suffered leg injuries during the team’s final drive of the first half, as White sustained a knee issue and Matthews went down with an ankle problem.
Roddy White has a knee injury. Return is questionable. Jake Matthews has an ankle injury. Return is questionable. #NOvsATL
— Jay (@JayForAwhile) September 7, 2014
Jay Adams of the Atlanta Falcons indicates that the team has listed both players as “questionable” to return following the half, but White was seen jogging around with a helmet in advance of the third quarter. Stay tuned, but the loss of either player would be significant, especially in the case of Matthews given the dearth of talent behind him at left tackle. It’s time for prayer.