Sunday’s Week 2 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks was a reminder of just how cruel bad injury luck can be in the NFL. The Seahawks players especially hated to see it.
Niners quarterback Trey Lance waited a full season to officially win the starting quarterback job for this season. And after being forced to battle through poor conditions in Chicago in Week 1, Lance finally had a real opportunity to show what he could do in the full-time starting role.
That wait will likely continue for another season.
During the first half against the Seahawks, Lance suffered what appeared to be a significant leg injury after being tackled on a run. The cart was brought out for the second-year QB, and Lance left the field with an air cast on his leg.
Stretcher is on the field for 49ers QB Trey Lance after that QB power run right into Seahawks LB Cody Barton.
Jimmy Garoppolo entering the game in Santa Clara. pic.twitter.com/XLJETzP47C
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) September 18, 2022
Obviously emotions are always high in these situations, but it was impossible to overlook how the Seahawks players rallied around Lance to wish him well as he left the field.
Trey Lance is being carted off the field with his right leg in an air cast. pic.twitter.com/S2W9EO8eE2
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 18, 2022
It was a classy gesture and a clear sign of how much everyone hated to see a player like Lance — who again, waited a year for this chance — get injured. Fans all felt terrible for Lance.
This was how Twitter reacted
What a sickener for #treylance horrendous looking injury. We can only hope and pray it’s not as bad as it looks. Wishing Trey a speedy recovery #49ers @49ers https://t.co/XTHWt78bda
— Maurice Kilbride (@MauriceKilbride) September 18, 2022
Trey has worked his ass off getting ready to step into the spotlight this season. Injuries suck. https://t.co/zW9fTrGXYG
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) September 18, 2022
Prayers up 5❤️🙏🤘 no one more capable of coming back better and shutting up the critics🤐 @treylance09 https://t.co/XBUmVmVnvS
— Nick Brendemuhl (@brendemuhl_nick) September 18, 2022
