The Washington Football Team will officially be without rookie running back when they take on the in Week 14. Ron Rivera's club ruled Gibson out on Friday due to
David Wright Jersey a toe injury that he suffered in last week's upset win over the . Gibson took a first-quarter handoff from for a 13-yard gain, but came up limping after the play and did not return for the rest of that contest. Now, Washington will have to go forward without him once again.In his
Neil Walker Jersey absence, J.D. McKi sic and will both likely see an increased workload in Scott Turner's offense. Barber, who scored a one-yard touchdown against Pittsburgh last time out, will largely handle the role as a traditional between-the-tackles runner for Washington while McKi sic will be the pa sing-down back. In Week 13,
Jose Bautista Jersey McKi sic notched career-highs in catches (10) and receiving yards (70)."Peyton's been a big part of this team," Turner told reporters Thursday, via . "Obviously, you've seen him in the role he's played in, but he can do more than that. We'll need him more. We'
Steven Matz Jersey ll need more from J.D. He's given a lot, but we'll need him to give some more." WAS RB #24 Att141Yds659TD11FL2 While Barber and McKi sic will be able to form a solid threat out of the backfield, the lo s of Gibson can't be overstated. The rookie has come on in recent weeks and was coming into that game against the Steelers following a three-touchdown performance against the on Thanksgiving. As it deals with losing an impact player like Gibson,
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