According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Seattle Seahawks expect quarterback Russell Wilson will miss at least a month and possibly eight weeks due to a ruptured tendon.
Sources say that the injury will require surgery.
After injuring his throwing hand on Thursday night, Wilson saw a hand specialist in Los Angeles.
Pete Carroll, the coach, described the injury as a bad strain. 710 ESPN Seattle reported that Wilson will be examined by a doctor to determine if he has mallet finger, and how it may impact his availability.
Carroll wasn't able to comment on the X-rays Wilson took postgame, but he did admit that there was an issue with his finger.
He said, "But there's a problem." "There is definitely something going on, and we have to determine the extent and the next steps to take."
Wilson's status for Sunday's Pittsburgh game is up in the air so Wilson's streak of 149 consecutive starts, the longest ever by an active quarterback, could be in danger. According to Elias Sports Bureau Peyton Manning (28) is the only quarterback to have started more consecutive games since the 1970 merger. Wilson has suffered some serious injuries including a sprained ankle in 2016 and a sprained MCL.
Wilson sustained an injury in the third quarter after his hand smashed against Aaron Donald's arm as he was releasing a deep throw. The broadcast showed Wilson's tip bent down unnaturally. The Seahawks' team doctor, along with members of their athletic training personnel, examined Wilson for several minutes. They then watched Wilson grasp a football and bandaged his finger.
Wilson was back for one series. He threw a quick pass on a three and out, then Geno Smith took over for the rest of the game.
Wilson seems to be on track to start the Steelers game in Pittsburgh next Sunday. His last start was with the New York Giants in 2017.
This report was contributed by ESPN's Brady Henderson
