NFL 2023 Season Turns Extra Brutal as Injured Franchise QB Count Increases to 8 With Trevor Lawrence

The NFL teams are being plagued by injuries of their promising quarterbacks. After a stint of promising gameplay, sudden injuries can create a huge roadblock for the team’s Super Bowl ambitions. In such an instance, the New York Jets‘ highly anticipated trade of the off-season, Aaron Rodgers, suffered an Achilles injury in the very first game of the season, which ended his participation for the season.

Similarly, there have been several franchises that are plagued by injuries of their quarterbacks. In the 2023 NFL season, the quarterback injury count has moved to 8, with Trevor Lawrence’s injury on Monday being the latest addition to the list.  Are there more injuries to come?  

QB Injuries haunting the teams

The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, this is the eighth instance of this season. MLFootball’s Twitter account shared a photo featuring the names of seven quarterbacks who ended their season due to their injuries. 

The quarterback, Joe Burrow, suffered a wrist injury. Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers came down with Achilles injuries. Anthony Richardson and Deshaun Watson suffered from shoulder injuries, and Daniel Jones suffered a knee Injury. The MLFootball’s Twitter account shared a photo by writing, “INJURIES SUCKS. They’ve derailed many team’s seasons this year.”

However, the game of football includes aggression and physical battles. Due to this, the injuries become an inevitable part of the game. But apart from the injuries, the 2023 NFL season has been a treat to NFL enthusiasts.

2023 NFL season

In the 2023 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles are the top contender for the Super Bowl championship. With ten victories and just two defeats in the ongoing season, the Eagles are boasting the season’s best record. Moreover, the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs are again displaying their A-Game.

However, the Eagles avenged their Super Bowl defeat of the 2022 season against the Chiefs. With quarterback injuries affecting the teams’ performance, they are moving forward with their backup QBs.

Teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and Baltimore Ravens are also topping their division’s table. After the regular season, these top-performing teams are going to collide in the playoffs, to further attain their ultimate Super Bowl goal.

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The NFL landscape is going to enter week 13 of the 2023 regular season. What do you think about which team looks best to grab the 2023 Super Bowl title?

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