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The Seattle Seahawks’ game-winning touchdown drive did feature some controversy when Los Angeles Rams linebacker Clay Matthews was flagged for a questionable roughing the passer penalty. For Matthews, his night would get worse just a few plays later.
On third-and-goal, Chris Carson ran to the outside for a five-yard gain, making Matthews miss in the open field. If you slow the play down, you will see Matthews get inadvertently kicked by Carson’s left foot, and evidently that broke his jaw. You can see Matthews grab a hold of his helmet right away.
Final play of Clay Matthews' night from SEA, unfortunately resulting in a broken jaw. #LARams pic.twitter.com/LfoKXsd63M
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) October 4, 2019
Matthews did not play another snap (duh) and it’s since been confirmed that he’ll miss at least a month due to surgery.
Rams’ HC Sean McVay said LB Clay Matthews suffered a broken jaw last night vs. Seattle and will be out 4-6 weeks.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 4, 2019
The former Green Bay Packers star had quietly racked up six sacks on the season, including one against Wilson in the 3rd quarter of Thursday’s game. This is certainly a significant blow to a Rams defense that has severely underperformed given the talent that they have on that roster.