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Daniel Blackham

Minnesota Vikings star "praying" for injured team-mate but thanks "football gods" for win

Minnesota Vikings star Harrison Phillips said he'll be praying for team-mate Lewis Cine's recovery after the rookie suffered a broken leg in Sunday's win over the New Orleans Saints.

Cine was stretchered off the field while receiving oxygen following a collision early in the game, which saw his leg planted into the ground while his body twisted the opposite way.

Such was the nature of the injury, NFL Network declined to show any replays, though the sickening images were shown on media screens inside the press box. Even Cine's own team-mates managed to avoid seeing replays, however, as Phillips explained post-game.

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