4/10/2023 0 Comments Fantasy football injuries![]() The last 10% takes a long time and effort to re-gain, which is why we often see year two post-ACL when players return to their pre-injury levels. We know that at the NFL level, the difference with 90% and 100% can be the difference between the elite and not elite. This is because players are cleared to play when the injured leg tests at 90% of the un-injured leg in several different strength, balance, and functional tests. The ACL/MCL is well documented to impact players’ performance, especially running backs showing a significant decline in fantasy points in their first year back from injury. Low ankle sprain (2021) – Missed 4 games.High ankle sprain (2019) – Missed 3 games.The concern is that he has missed a large part of the last two seasons due to injury. Like CMC, Saquon possesses the rare, elite talent and is in a position to see many carries and targets. Fantasy players don’t know what to make of the ultra-talented running back. ![]() One of the most polarizing players on fantasy football Twitter right now. This can often be a factor in injuries to these muscles (McCaffrey has a history of two thigh muscle injuries). When the glute muscle becomes weak, muscles like the hamstring, groin, and low back must work harder to compensate. Specifically, a stiff ankle decreases shock absorption (increasing forces elsewhere in the body) and can lead to weakness of the same-sided glute muscle. ![]() This stiffening of the ankle can impact the function of the entire lower body. Clinically, after severe ankle sprains, we often see a decline in the ankle joint’s range of motion (ROM). ![]() The ankle sprains are the concerning injuries here, especially because he missed so much time, indicating they were fairly severe. I am not concerned about this one at all going forward. Hamstring strain (2021) – Missed 5 gamesįirst, an AC joint injury is caused by falling or being hit in a specific way that would typically injure anyone’s AC joint.AC joint sprain (2020) – Missed 4 games.High ankle sprain (2020) – Missed 6 games. ![]()
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