Brian Branch injury: Update on status of star Detroit Lions rookie

Detroit Lions rookie Brian Branch has been a standout player, but suffered an ankle injury during a recent game. However, x-rays were negative and he is expected to recover soon.

In his rookie season with the Detroit Lions, Brian Branch has already proven himself to be one of the team's top players. In his first game, he made a game-changing interception against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. He followed that up with an impressive performance against the Atlanta Falcons, recording 11 solo tackles, three tackles for loss, and two pass break-ups.

However, during the Lions' recent win over the Green Bay Packers, Branch suffered an ankle injury that caused some concern. He went down on the field and had to be helped off, but later returned to the sideline with his ankle taped up, indicating his desire to continue playing. Unfortunately, he experienced another scare later in the game when he fell to the turf while trying to plant on his injured ankle. Although he did not return to the game, the Lions were already comfortably ahead at that point.

After the game, it was reported that Branch was limping in the locker room. However, x-rays showed no signs of a fracture or any serious damage. This is good news for the Lions, as they have a 10-day break before their next game against the winless Carolina Panthers. If Branch needs more time to fully recover, he could potentially sit out until their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 15th without negatively impacting the team.

It remains to be seen whether Branch will be listed on the injury report for the upcoming week. Since he was able to return to the game after his initial injury, it suggests that this may not be a long-term issue. However, given the Lions' recent struggles with injuries, it would be wise to take a cautious approach and wait for further updates.