Published 19:47 IST, October 26th 2020
What happened to Kenyan Drake? Injury update on Cardinals running back
What happened to Kenyan Drake? During the Arizona Cardinals' 37-34 victory against the Seattle Seahawks, running back Kenyan Drake was carted off the pitch.
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On Sunday night, the Arizona Cardinals mounted an upset to beat the high-flying Seattle Seahawks 37-34 in overtime. While the previously unbeaten Seahawks were leading, Zane Gonzalez's 48-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in OT lifted the Cardinals to victory. However, while the Cardinals won the Week 7 clash, both Kenyan Drake and Isaiah Irving injured themselves during the win.
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During the game, ESPN's John Weinfuss reported that Drake was carted off the field during the fourth quarter. Drake hurt himself while converting on a fourth-and-one play and needed to be helped to the sideline. He was soon taken to the locker room. Before his injury, Drake had 14 carries for 34 yards in the game along with one seven-yard catch on two targets.
Kenyan Drake injury update
ESPN's Adam Schefter provided an update on Drake's situation this week. The running back's X-rays came back negative after the game ended. However, there will be an MRI "to determine the extent of the injury and how much time he could miss". Reports add that he could end up missing one or two games before making his return.
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During the game, the 26-year-old linebacker suffered a neck injury while blocking a potential kick. He ended up hitting Travis Homer, after which a board was brought to stabilize the player before he was carted off the field. As of now, there is no official update on Irving's injury.
The next game for the Arizona Cardinals is scheduled against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 8, 5:25 pm EST (Monday, November 9, 2:55 am IST) at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. While Irving's injury could be serious, Drake could recover in time for the next game.
(Image credits: Kenyan Drake Instagram)
Updated 19:47 IST, October 26th 2020