Kristin Juszczyk didn’t waste any time poking fun at Kyle Juszczyk after the 49ers fullback’s scary knee injury turned out to be far less severe than it first looked.
Kyle Juszczyk went down Sunday in San Francisco’s win over the Broncos after catching a short pass early in the fourth quarter. As he tried to turn upfield, Broncos defensive back Jahdae Barron delivered a low hit to the right knee, and the impact visibly bent it backward. Trainers rushed in right away and helped the ten-time Pro Bowler to the medical tent, while the initial reaction from fans and analysts pointed to the possibility of a season-ending ACL tear.
Monday morning brought better news. An MRI confirmed that the ligaments in Juszczyk’s knee were intact. The tests instead showed a hyperextended knee, a capsule sprain and a minor bone bruise.
Kristin Juszczyk reacted with a playful post on Instagram, sharing a close-up photo of her husband’s bruised face on her social media stories. She wrote, “That boy has some strong ligaments 💪🏼”. She then added another line about their exchange after he got back from the stadium: “When he got home I said…so have you looked in the mirror yet”.
The update also clarified the timeline for his return. Juszczyk is expected to miss two to three weeks, which means he will definitely miss the upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks. Even so, he remains a strong candidate to get back on the field before the end of October.
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