Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz was disappointed to lose Nate Burleson to a broken forearm, but said he was just happy the receiver wasn't hurt worse in last week's car accident.

It's easy to see why.

Burleson posted a photo to his Instagram account Tuesday that shows a decimated GMC Yukon SUV.

The accident occurred as the receiver accelerated off an entrance ramp onto I-696 in Farmington Hills. He (now famously) was reaching for a deep-dish pepperoni pizza that was sliding off his passenger seat.

Burleson has had fun with the story, even referring to himself on Instagram as "the fifth ninja turtle."

The receiver is expected to play again this season, but is out until at least November.