Oakland Raiders Vs San Francisco 49ers: Injury Concerns For Jason Campbell

August 29th, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by GD  

By Meena Kar
jason_campbellAug 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Oakland Raiders Vs San Francisco 49ers clash on Saturday might have been an exhibition match but fans of American football will know that the game had a lasting impact on the Oakland Raiders. One of the biggest highlights of the match was Jason Campbell being carted off the field after being injured due to a blindsided sack. The injury has been a great concern for the star quarterback’s fans. The concern of the audience increased as Jason Campbell remained on the ground for 5 minutes after the sack. He was seen writhing in pain after what his team mates called a ’stinger’.

Before going off the field, Jason Campbell got off to a great start with 4 passes for 67 yards on an 81-yard touchdown drive. The Oakland Raiders team and the fans looked extremely concerned as replays showed that Jason Campbell had landed hard on his shoulder and had a painful expression at the time he was walking to the cart. Jason Campbell addressed the media after the injury and said that it felt worse at the time that it happened and the medics do not think that it is much serious. He also assured that it will be taken care of before the start of the season.

With the NFL season staring in September, an injury to a quarterback of Jason Campbell’s caliber could spell disaster for the Oakland Raiders. The coach was also seen to be less worried about he injury and said that he expects Jason Campbell to be ready for the season opener on September 12. The Oakland Raiders lost the game on Saturday night to the San Francisco 49ers 28-24.

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