Broncos' Jeudy suffers high ankle sprain in win vs. Giants

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was carted off the field with an ankle injury during the third quarter of Sunday's 27-13 victory against the New York Giants and didn't return.

Head coach Vic Fangio said postgame Jeudy suffered a high ankle sprain, adding the wideout will miss time but is expected to return at some point this season, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR.

The 22-year-old pass-catcher sustained the injury after a big catch that set up a touchdown moments later.

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Jeudy, a first-round pick last year, finished the season opener as Denver's leading receiver, racking up six receptions for 72 yards. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater tossed a four-yard touchdown to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam soon after the wideout's exit to give the Broncos a 17-7 lead.

The contest also marked Bridgewater's debut with Denver and linebacker Von Miller's first game since 2019. Bridgewater completed 28 of 36 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, while Miller - who didn't play in 2020 due to injury - recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss.

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