Raiders QB Derek Carr will have surgery to repair broken leg suffered vs. Colts
The Oakland Raiders’ dream season suffered a nightmare scenario Saturday against the Colts. Quarterback Derek Carr was helped off the field in obvious pain after suffering what later was revealed to be a broken fibula in his right leg in the fourth quarter of the Raiders' 33-25 win.
Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said Carr suffered a broken fibula in his right leg. The Pro Bowl quarterback is scheduled to have surgery Sunday and will be out indefinitely.
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With the Raiders leading 33-14, Carr dropped back and had his legs rolled up on by a defender on second-and-22. Carr stayed on the ground and called to the sideline for help.
After being attended to on the sideline, Carr was carted off the field without putting any pressure on his right leg. Matt McGloin took over for him.
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Carr has played at an MVP level this season, throwing for 3,705 yards with 25 touchdowns and only six interceptions before Saturday's game. He's been one of the main reasons for the Raiders' remarkable season, improving to 12-3 after their win over the Colts. Oakland is in first in the AFC West, having clinched its first playoff berth since 2002.
Carr thanked the fans for their support and vowed to return soon.
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