Overview

• Moore went down on his first punt return of the game after Texans linebacker Jamal Hill tackled him awkwardly near the sideline, and trainers brought a cart to remove him
• Head coach Kevin O’Connell described the left knee injury as “pretty significant” and said an MRI scheduled for Sunday will determine the severity and recovery timeline
• The injury arrives almost exactly one year after Moore tore his ACL with the Falcons, underscoring a troubling pattern of season-ending setbacks
• Minnesota’s receiver depth is further strained by Justin Jefferson’s hamstring issue and Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension to open the regular season
• Teammates and coaches, including Jefferson, knelt at Moore’s side as he left the field, highlighting the emotional impact of his recurring injuries