growth was in line with Reserve Bank expectations and fitted with a widespread view that the three months would mark the low point for the economy for the year.

The economy was expected to pick up in future as the Canterbury rebuild gathered more steam.

Statistics New Zealand said in the latest quarter construction was up 4.5 per cent, due to increases in residential and non-residential building, with Canterbury featuring in both.

Manufacturing was down 1.1 per cent, due to decreases in metal product and food and beverage manufacturing. And agriculture was also down 2.8 per cent, falling this quarter after higher than usual growth in the first six months of the year.

"The growth in the latest quarter was driven by construction," national accounts manager Rachael Milicich said. Economic activity wasafter being traded by the Saints during the 2015 offseason. His receptions (48) and touchdown totals (two) put Graham on pace for his lowest production levels since his 2010 rookie campaign as the Seahawks struggled to effectively incorporate his skill set into the offense.

Graham then hit rock bottom when his leg gave way trying to catch a TD pass from quarterback Russell Wilson during a Week 12 win over Pittsburgh.

A ruptured patella is actually a worse injury than a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Players who have suffered the former often struggle to regain the same burst needed to flourish at the NFL level. Running backs like Cadillac Williams and Ryan Williams were never the same following surgery.

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