Overview
- The Cardinals said Love, who had been cleared to play after missing two games, rolled an ankle during Sunday’s game and left for imaging with his return listed as questionable.
- Televised sideline footage showed Love slamming his helmet in frustration after exiting, an act that league rules treat as unsportsmanlike conduct and that could draw a fixed fine.
- Early medical commentary and a team evaluation point to a likely multi‑week absence and elevated re‑injury risk for Love following the Week 8 aggravation.
- Tyler Allgeier delivered a career day in Love’s absence, totaling 147 rushing yards and 44 receiving yards for 191 yards from scrimmage and driving the Cardinals to a 33–30 overtime win.
- Love’s season-long ankle problems, his $53 million fully guaranteed rookie contract, and Arizona’s previous choice to avoid injured reserve create an immediate roster and fantasy scramble over carries, snaps and possible IR placement.