The Oregon Ducks are facing significant challenges as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Washington Huskies on Saturday. Reports indicate that the Ducks will be without their top two pass-catchers for this critical game, intensifying the pressure on their offense.
According to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, wide receivers Dakorien Moore and Gary Bryant Jr. are unlikely to participate in this final game of the regular season. This marks the fourth consecutive game that Moore has been sidelined due to a knee injury sustained during practice prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. On the other hand, Bryant has been out since the first quarter of that same Iowa game, having suffered an ankle injury.
Furthermore, the injury report did not include offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu, who also exited last week”s contest against the USC Trojans with a leg injury and did not return. The absence of these key offensive players raises concerns about the Ducks” ability to maintain their effectiveness on offense.
Additionally, there have been ongoing hopes for the return of wide receiver Evan Stewart, who has been out for the entire season recovering from a patellar tendon injury. While there were expectations that he could make a comeback before the season”s end, it seems increasingly likely that he will not be available for Saturday”s game.
In contrast to the offensive struggles, the Ducks” defense appears to be in solid condition, with most starters set to play. This may provide a crucial advantage as Oregon looks to secure a win against their rivals.
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