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Broken-Spirited Nelson Suffers two rib Fractures, Unlikely to play Against Cowboys

The initial fear was that Packers receiver Jordy Nelson suffered a fracture to his ribs after the illegal hit delivered from Giants safety Leon Hall.

As it turns out, he doesn't have just one - but TWO fractures to the left side of his ribcage. Ian Rapoport broke the news Monday evening and it was confirmed shortly after.

However, the two fractures are just what has been reported so far. Typically with rib injuries, they don't occur in isolation and more often than not, there is further damage to surrounding internal organs. Collapsed lung, spleen laceration, a punctured lung, etc.