Patriots already have major concern to worry about well before game vs. Jets

"The Patriots head into their big Week 5 matchup on Sunday Night Football against the Bills this weekend, coming off an impressive win over the Panthers, in hopes of maintaining that momentum against their toughest opponent yet on the schedule. And while that should most definitely be their focus, it's hard not to look at what's to come when they face the Jets in Week 17, after another big-name player suffered a brutal season-ending injury on Sunday."

"Since the 2020 season, eight players have been injured from the stadium's turf, many of whom are notable names in the league, which is something the Patriots might need to worry about before playing the Jets on their home turf near the end of the season. Notable ACL and Achilles tears suffered on MetLife Stadium's turf since 2020:· Nick Bosa (2020)· Solomon Thomas (2020)· Jabrill Peppers (2021)· Wan'Dale Robinson (2022)· Sterling Shepard (2022)· Kyle Fuller (2022)· Aaron Rodgers (2023)· Potentially Malik Nabers (2025)"

"The state of the stadium's turf has been a topic of conversation for many years, and is now heightening as more players suffer season-ending and career-altering injuries while playing there. It's gotten to the point that players are demanding the Giants (and the Jets) make changes as soon as possible, with veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. being the latest to call the teams out after Nabers' injury."

Patriots approach Week 5 Sunday Night Football against the Bills coming off an impressive win over the Panthers and seek to maintain momentum against a tough opponent. Attention already turns to Week 17, when the Patriots will face the Jets at MetLife Stadium after Malik Nabers suffered an ACL tear there. Since 2020, eight players have suffered ACL or Achilles tears on MetLife's turf, including Nick Bosa, Aaron Rodgers and several others. Players and veterans such as Odell Beckham Jr. are demanding the Giants and Jets fix the turf. Concerns about season-ending and career-altering injuries are mounting and drawing viral attention.

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