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Raiders' Derek Carr on Ankle Injury Scare: 'It Could Have Been a Lot Worse'

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Though he was able to return to the game, Carr described the issue afterward:

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"It was the same ankle that I broke. I said 'I can't go out like this.' It could have been a lot worse." Derek Carr described his injury scare after the big @Raiders win in Pittsburgh. (@EvanWashburn) https://t.co/70mgOoBOgZ

It initially seemed like a serious injury with the quarterback slow to get up, but he did not miss any time.