Even though the New England Patriots didn't have a dog in the fight between the Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, the fanbase did suffer a very unfortunate punch in the gut when a fairly beloved former player suffered a horrifying injury.
Former Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise, who signed a one-year contract with Washington with the goal of trying to help last year's NFC runners-up chase a championship, saw a strong Week 1 showing followed up by an injury that could rob him of major playing time.
While trying to block a Packers point after touchdown in the waning minutes of the first half, a Packers offensive lineman fell backwards and came down on one of Wise's legs.