The NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders did not start out at all as hoped for the Detroit Lions.
After a quick 3-and-out by the Lions offense, Detroit’s defense lost a key starter on the second snap against the Washington offense. Outside cornerback Amik Robertson suffered what looked like a serious elbow injury while making a tackle.
Robertson got hit with some friendly fire by linebacker Jack Campbell, who was hustling in to help on the tackle. No. 21 immediately went down in pain. He left the field with trainers and went straight to the locker room with his left arm immobilized.
The Lions initially listed Robertson as questionable to return. Kindle Vildor took over in his spot. The Lions are already without starter Carlton Davis and top reserves Ennis Rakestraw, Khalil Dorsey and Emmanuel Moseley.
Update: Robertson has been taken to a local hospital for evaluation of his elbow. He’s (obviously) out for the remainder of the game.
