Eli Manning Bruises Heel Before Touchdown to Former Tar Heel

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Published: October 4, 2009

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... from the game after sustaining an injury to what appears to be his heel.

Initial reports from the Giants sideline stat that it is a "bruise;" however, judging by the replay, it is possibly an Achilles tendon issue.

Eli Manning was in the process of planting his right foot when the injury occurred, and he came down on it in a very awkward manner, causing the injury. Manning was not touched nor rushed on the play, and it appears to be self-inflicted.

Eli had thrown two touchdowns, both to WR Steve Smith, prior to this play and theĀ  next play did result in a touchdown by Hakeem Nicks, the first of his career.

It will be catastrophic if Eli cannot play for any amount of time; even though the Giants have an awful Raiders team at home next week. If Eli ever needed a week off this season, that would be the best week available.

Eli is backed up by former first-round draft choice of the Houston Texans, David Carr. Despite his beating throughout his career w...

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