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Classicalwit
That doesn't make sense. Why would he miss wide open receivers, but be able to throw rope to the corner of the end zone? Did you see the TD throw to Higbee? That ball was straight and tight. Who can throw a pass like that with a busted hand?
How do you define "busted". If he has a sprain, it may be fine much of time but not every time. When he puts extra oomph into a throw, like when he's trying really fire it or launch it deep, it might twinge him just enough to affect his grip. Or it may cause just enough of a lack of strength that he doesn't have 100% control to put a fast ball where he wants.
Between a thumb AND finger, it seems pretty reasonable to assume his grip isn't what it should be.