The Jets picked up their first win of 2020 against the Rams on Sunday afternoon, but lost their best defensive player to injury in the process.
Quinnen Williams suffered a concussion midway through the third quarter of New York’s 23-20 win over Los Angeles. Williams was taken to the blue medical tent before heading back to the locker room for further evaluation. Upon examination in the locker room, Williams was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Adam Gase confirmed the concussion diagnosis postgame, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
Williams was dominating prior to his departure, totaling four tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and quarterback hit. Along with Nathan Shepherd, Williams played a major role in limiting the Rams to only 114 rushing yards and a red-hot Cam Akers to 63 yards on 15 carries.
The Jets also lost Jeff Smith to a shoulder injury in the third quarter. Smith was listed as questionable to return following the injury, but did not play another snap after departing.
