Chargers tight end Hunter Henry has reportedly suffered a tibial plateau fracture.
Some have made comparisons to J.J. Watt’s lateral tibial plateau fracture that ended the Texans defensive end’s 2017 season, but that is simply not the case here.
By video, Henry’s injury occurred with 38 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter on an eight-yard completion. He was hit low and a valgus and compression force was applied to his knee. Instead of tearing his MCL with his knee opening up, the outside of his knee collapsed in, causing the lateral tibial plateau fracture.
Henry did finish the game, playing in overtime and even catching a 17-yard pass.