The offensive line overcame a lot of adversity on Sunday, before and during the NFC Championship Game, with Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson both playing though injuries to help achieve their goal.
Jurgens was a game-time decision, and while he was listed as active, he didn’t start after evaluating his back injury during warm-ups. The center got emotional post-game talking about making that decision to sit, calling it the best move for the team, but then still having to play after Dickerson got injured.
Jurgens wouldn’t note exactly when he suffered the back injury that kept him limited at best all week at practice, but gave credit to Dickerson for putting them in a good position before he ultimately had to come off the field. The left guard turned center suffered a knee injury in the first half, and while Dickerson played through it until halftime, it was obvious that he was in a lot of pain.
When asked how he’s feeling after playing the second half, Jurgens coyly replied, “I feel like I’m going to the Super Bowl.”
At least the guys will have an extra week to get their bodies ready for what will be a chance of a lifetime.
Alexis Chassen
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