Amari Cooper received a short pass in the right flat and had some help finding open space. Fellow wideout Michael Crabtree performed yeoman’s work on the outside, creating wiggle room for Cooper toward the sideline.
His blocking established the play’s potential, until Chicago Bears defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins destroyed it in pursuit. Jenkins held Cooper to a 2-yard gain, but his alligator roll caught Crabtree in the wash.
The veteran’s right ankle rolled under the 300-pounder in unnatural ways, causing a grimace that spelled trouble. Crabtree grabbed his wound and instantly thought the worst.
“When it happened, I was scared,” Crabtree said.