Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson entered Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys leading the NFL with 6.5 sacks, but his season was in jeopardy.

In the third quarter, Hutchinson extended its lead with its seventh sack of the season. However, as he lay on the ground after tackling Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Hutchinson appeared to strike another player with his leg.

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Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions is shown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)

Hutchinson immediately writhed in pain and removed his gloves while medical trainers tended to him. The game was briefly paused as players and coaches from both teams gathered around the third-grader.

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He was then placed on a backboard and a car and driven off the field at AT&T Stadium.

Hutchinson had three total tackles before the injury.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (left) and Alim McNeill celebrate McNeill's sacking in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys on October 13, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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He's one of the reasons the Lions' defense has seen an upswing since the 2022 season. Detroit selected him with the No. 2 overall pick that year, and he immediately performed strongly. With 9.5 sacks and three interceptions, he finished second in the 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year category.

Last season, he had 11.5 sacks and one interception en route to the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott comes out of the pocket under pressure from Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in the first half on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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Hutchinson had played in every single game so far. Now it looks like he's missing a lot of time.

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