Deepak Chona, MD. SportsMedAnalytics
Data-driven injury analyst. NFL/fantasy football. Stanford + Harvard-trained sports surgeon. Featured on ESPN, NBC, The Athletic, Newsweek. FantasyPros Expert.
- #NFL Injury FAQ: #49ers Christian McCaffrey - Data suggests starting Wk 1 near 100% Moderate PCLs don't cause lingering dip (see Lamar, Puka) 4 rec/g + 4 ypc in '24 post-Achilles suggests that was behind him too High (2x avg) injury risk in-season + RB1 ceiling 1/10
- #Giants Malik Nabers - Chronic toe issue implies some risk of recurrence in-season However, threshold to sit out in June is very low for stars Most likely outcome = full participation in camp If so, data predicts that he's no more likely to miss time than any other WR 2/10
- #Chiefs Rashee Rice - Reports = bullish, and they line up with injury projection He had LCL + hamstring (not ACL) surgery in Oct Recovery = faster. Avg return = 4-6 months instead of 9-11 for ACL Projects for 90% pre-injury explosion Wk 1. No snap count ramp up needed 3/10
-
View full threadIt's getting real. <2 months from kickoff. Excited like I'm counting down to the last day of school as a kid In-season management is important, but really most leagues are won or lost when you actually pick your roster. Lock in! 10/10
-
View full threadPumped to be back in action. Super thankful that y'all have given us this platform. Let's hit this season hard af. Drop your Qs below and we'll get them answered ASAP 6/6
- Confirmed Achilles for Tyrese Haliburton. Possible to return next season but likely w/dip until start of ‘27-28 Best wishes
- Tyrese Haliburton - can see pop. Suspect Achilles vs high-grade calf. Almost certainly out unfortunately #Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton - can see pop. Suspect Achilles vs high-grade calf. Almost certainly out unfortunately #Pacers
- #NFL Injury Updates: #Giants Malik Nabers - Yellow flag. Not huge red. Chronic toe elevates risk in-season, but often see missed time in June that doesn't cause problems by Sept #Buccaneers Chris Godwin - Expecting slow start (80% Wk 1) and progressive ramp up (90% Wk 8) 1/6
-
View full threadAnd that's a wrap. But just for a sec. Drop your Qs below and we'll hit an FAQ shortly. Please and thank you 6/6
- #Eagles Saquon Barkley - RB1 rarely repeats. His history = 2 non-surgical high ankles + 1 ACL No data to suggest high risk at age 28 from his history More touches = more risk. But data shows a high volume, high durability mold of elite RB that can sustain these volumes 2/14
- #Cowboys Dak Prescott - Caution. Rushing = likely very limited Wasn't running much pre-injury in '24. Hamstring avulsions avg 12-18 months to re-gain full strength. Expect to play Wk 1, but w/limited mobility. Elite WRs, but O-line play will be key to Dak's production 3/14
-
View full thread
- JK Dobbins injury outlook #broncos
- #Broncos JK Dobbins - Missed 4 games in '24 w/MCL sprain. These don't cause lingering dip. '23 Achilles typically improves thru 2nd season back. Data predicts more explosive '25. His major multi-ligament knee injury predicts decreased longevity, but not at only age 26 2/10
- #Texans Nick Chubb - Comments + data suggest upgrade from '24 Most foot fractures ('24) don't cause lingering dip at this point. His '23 knee injury averages 2 years to return to 90%, but RBs CAN recover Data projects ~85% of his '23 level by Wk 1. HIGH in-season risk 3/10
-
View full threadHelp me help you. Do y'all like the longer style of the 1st 3 players in this thread? Or prefer the quick hit ~2-liners about each player? We do this for you, so your opinion matters a lot. Appreciate y'all 10/10