Injury rather than fatigue is to blame for Brisbanes season-threatening form slump, captain Corey Parker says.The Broncos have lost six of their past eight matches to drop to seventh on the NRL ladder, succumbing to a record 48-6 loss to Melbourne on Friday night.Its the second consecutive time the side has conceded 40 points or more, losing heavily to Canterbury the week previous.Critics have pointed to a flat defensive line and an attack lacking firepower, and Parker believes the sides injury list is the culprit, rather than the usual Origin-period fatigue.Its just a tough period for us, Parker told Sky Sports Radio.Weve been hit pretty hard with injuries in the outside back area.Brisbane lost star winger Corey Oates in the 18th minute when the Queensland representative came off second best with try-bound Storm centre Ryan Morgan.It was a cruel blow for a 17 already missing backs Jordan Kahu, Jack Reed, Greg Eden and Tom Opacic to injury, meaning bench player Kodi Nikorima had to fill in on the wing.The diminutive utility was easy aerial pickings for Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu, who bagged a hat-trick.Five tries off kicks - theres 30 points right there, Parker saidParker said the side can expect a few inclusions for its next match following the bye against the struggling South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.He said confidence isnt completely shot at Red Hill despite their troubling recent results.We were going into that game not worrying about a result but more worrying about some performances in certain areas, he said.At times, we were in front from the week before. 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When TCU played at Iowa State last year, Faber was an honorary captain and was wearing a Cyclones jersey for the pregame coin toss. Boykin, the TCU quarterback, leaned down toward the girl in her wheelchair and asked, Whats your name? Fort Worth Star-Telegram photographer Paul Moseley took a touching picture of the two that went viral.Even though they were there as Iowa State fans, the Faber family has remained connected to TCU. They were in Fort Worth, Texas, two weeks ago when the Horned Frogs played the Cyclones and Abby had a chance to reconnect with Boykin via FaceTime.So it stuck with Boykin when the message came up from the Fabers on Sunday congratulating Boykin on completing 7 of 9 passes for 65 yards in the 37-18 win over San Francisco and for what hes accomplished in becoming an NFL quarterback.It hit home hard just because seeing what she goes through and they support me and everything, Boykin said. Its fun. I love playing the game. I love doing this. I wouldnt change it for a world.Boykin could find himself in a bigger spotlight come Sunday when the Seahawks play at the New York Jets. Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that hes moving forward with the idea that Wilson will be able to play desspite spraining the MCL in his left knee during the third quarter last week.ddddddddddddStill, there is a real possibility that Boykin will get significant playing time against the Jets.I went into practice last week just like Ill go into practice this week expecting to play. If not, Ill be ready, Boykin said.Backup quarterback was a major question mark for Seattle during training camp. The Seahawks had the luxury of an experienced veteran in Tarvaris Jackson playing behind Wilson the past three seasons. But Carroll wanted someone who was more of a running threat, similar to Wilson. He didnt want to have to adjust the offense if the backup came in.Boykin fit the bill, signing with Seattle as an undrafted free agent after sliding out of the draft in part because of his arrest in San Antonio in the days before the Alamo Bowl. It turned out to be another coup for Seattle. Boykin impressed enough throughout training camp and the preseason that Seattle felt comfortable going with the rookie instead of having a veteran backup.We thought it was a guy who could do what hes doing. I was kind of open to it from the start. I really wanted this to happen. I really wanted him to be the guy. I really wanted to get a backup quarterback that could keep us in the same system so we could really utilize the same run game principles as well as the passing style, Carroll said. He looked like a perfect opportunity there.Boykin made one mistake in his regular-season debut, throwing a fourth-quarter interception, but otherwise looked like a capable option if Wilson isnt available.Most of the motivation came from Russ, Boykin said. He came in his rookie year and like he said, he just tried to be the best him he can be. Thats how Im trying to do (it) is be the best me I can be and learn from him.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '