TEXT: SUNDAY... SOUTH DILLON CHURCH Pastor: It is a blessing to be in the house of the Lord amongst believers. All: Amen. Pastor: We do know that on Friday night, one of our brothers, brother Jason, was injured in the football game. The doctors are saying that possible he could be paralyzed. But we know of a doctor who's greater than any doctor. All: Yes, yes. DILLON CHURCH Pastor: I have prayed with Mitchell and Joanne Street. And as an entire community, we have come together in prayer and hope. And faith. And with these prayers, this faith, this hope, I believe Jason Street will once again walk in on his own two feet and join this congregation and rejoice with us. EXT. DILLON Billy drives his pick-up and Tim is in back... Billy: I saw that tackle, little brother. I saw him hit that turf. Tell you what I think. He's talking about wanting to play football. He ain't ever gonna walk again. EXT DILLON CHURCH Lyla: And we know he's gonna be fine. He's gonna walk again. Tami (to Jason's mom): We're prayin' for him. Buddy: Best case scenario, Jason's probably out for a month. You know, it's probably a lot longer than that. But, uh, we need a plan for Friday night. Heck, we... Heck, we need a...need a plan for the rest of the season, is what we need, Eric. So tell me, you think little Matt Saracen can get it done? Eric: I guess we're fixin' to find out. Buddy: Yep. Eric: That was a nice sermon, wasn't it? Hey, Matt. Come here. Matt: How's it goin', Coach? Eric: We got a lotta work to do, son. Matt: Yes sir. [ Credits ] MONDAY... HOSPITAL Receptionnist: Hey, Lyla. Lyla: Hi. HOSPITAL - Jason's room Lyla: There he is. How you doing? Jason:
SUMMARY:
As the town turns to faith and prayer to deal with star quarterback Jason Street's serious injury, Coach Taylor turns to an untested backup quarterback, Matt Saracen, to anchor the team. Meanwhile, tensions reach the boiling point between teammates Tim Riggins and Brian "Smash" Williams, and Jason's girlfriend, Lyla Garrity, provides support to her fallen boyfriend.