Breece Hall Awaiting Further Tests on Thigh Injury After Jets Fall to Lions

Jets running back Breece Hall said he "felt something" before leaving a 31-24 loss to Detroit, and further testing will determine how long he might be out.

The New York Jets fell to the Detroit Lions 31-24 on Sunday. The one-score margin reflected a tightly contested game. For the second consecutive week, the Jets were in position for a marquee victory and could not close it out. The defeat dropped New York to 1-2 on the season.

The injury situation was a problem in its own right. New York emerged from the game with several health concerns, and the one involving Breece Hall drew the most attention. The Jets' starting running back left during the second half with a thigh injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Hall's initial comments left the picture unresolved. He said he "felt something" when the injury happened, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Hall does not yet know the specifics of the condition, and further testing is expected to show how severe it is. Until those results are in, neither the player nor the team can say how much time he might miss.

The early signs did little to ease the concern. Rosenblatt also described Hall as "pretty sullen" while discussing the injury. Between the running back's demeanor and his own uncertainty about the condition, the Jets were left without a clear read on his status.

The stakes are considerable for New York's offense. Hall has been central to the unit and one of its most productive playmakers, regularly setting the tone for the attack. An absence spanning multiple weeks would leave a major hole and force the Jets to redesign their plans on that side of the ball.

There is a longer-term element to monitor as well. Hall has dealt with a number of injuries over his career, and another entry on that list could have consequences for the length of his NFL career depending on how serious this one proves to be. How the testing comes back will shape both the immediate and long-range outlook.

Answers may come quickly. The Jets could have an update on Hall as early as Monday morning. That word would give the first real indication of whether the running back is facing a short absence or a more extended layoff.

Hall was not the only injury storyline coming out of the loss. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson also factored into the postgame injury news. The update on his concussion was described as a positive development for the Jets on an otherwise difficult afternoon.

New York's next opportunity comes right away. The Jets travel to face the Chicago Bears in Week 4 on Sunday, Oct. 4, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Soldier Field in Chicago. A victory would lift the Jets to 2-2, and having Hall at or near full strength would make that task considerably easier.