Sterling Shepard went low to haul in a pass in the second quarter Sunday and while on the turf took a hit to the body. Shepard made his way off the field, and an X-ray at halftime confirmed he did not suffer a cracked rib. He did come away with a soft-tissue rib injury, though, and was feeling it Monday.
Especially when breathing.
“From time to time, deep breaths,” Shepard said, “and just like really sudden movements.”
Shepard willed his way back into the game in the second half and caught three passes for 18 yards.