The New England Patriots are still in the first quarter of their Week 4 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, but they’ve already been hit with their first injury.
On the opening drive, center David Andrews went down with a shoulder injury and is currently listed as questionable to return. Andrews is a critical part of an offensive line that has struggled in the early weeks of the 2024 season. His absence would make things even tougher for quarterback Jacoby Brissett and the offense.
Fans are hopeful that Andrews will return during the game or, at the very least, not miss significant time due to the injury.
This game is shaping up to be a tough battle for the Patriots. The 49ers are the reigning NFC champions for a reason, but New England still has a big opportunity.
A win against San Francisco would give the Patriots two major victories early in the season, but a loss would drop them to 1-3, making it difficult to recover.
Jerod Mayo has introduced a new approach for the Patriots, emphasizing a run-first offense and a defense focused on creating chaos.
The Patriots will need to find a way to contain Brock Purdy if they hope to stay competitive. It won’t be an easy task, but the team believes they have the talent to pull it off.
We’ll keep you updated as more information on Andrews becomes available. For now, he remains questionable to return. Hopefully, by the end of the day, we’ll be celebrating a Patriots win and positive news about their key offensive lineman.