Tatum’s postgame comments showed how emotional his comeback was. It was a reminder of the mental toll these injuries take. Props to the broadcast crew also for crediting Dr. O’Malley and all athletic trainers/physical therapists involved in his rehab. It takes a village.
I thought Jayson Tatum looked very good for first game. 27 minutes played in his first outing. Obviously will get back in rhythm eventually but ZERO hesitation on step-backs. Remember, this is how the injury happened so it’s noteworthy. Got above the rim, looked increasingly comfortable by 3rd Q.
Excited to see the return of Jayson Tatum for the Celtics, 10 months post-Achilles repair. ESPN’s Jorge Sedano reported there will be no minutes restriction on him tonight.
Welcome to our final Monday pod of the season! Hope you’ll join us.
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Lions WR Amon-Ra St Brown suffered a lateral ankle sprain last Thursday and did not return to the game. He didn’t practice this week, instead focusing on rehab and recovery. Coach Dan Campbell said,”if he can play, he’ll play.” He’s playing! Gets a longer recovery after this week’s game as well.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert set to undergo surgery on his left hand today. Week 14 isn’t out of the question…
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An FAQ on Commanders QB Jayden Daniels injury and how the team moves forward in his absence. With contributions from @johnkeimespn.bsky.social @dangraziano.bsky.social @sethwalder.bsky.social @jordanreid.bsky.social and me!
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The Packers have added WR Christian Watson to their active roster and he is eligible to play tomorrow against the Steelers.
He entered the season on the PUP list after tearing his ACL in January (Wk 18 of 2024 season).
ICYMI live, today’s fantasy focus football podcast:
With @danieldopp.bsky.social Field Yates and me:
MNF recap, Waiver Wire pickups, mid-season FF awards, injury news
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Thank you! My thought is…that it’s a complicated answer because I suspect it’s multifactorial. I wrote a long-form piece last year on NFL studying playing surfaces. Might have to resurrect that soon in light of the renewed interest.
Tyreek Hill injury FAQ, with information from @stephaniabell.bsky.social, @ml-j.bsky.social and a brief Dolphins outlook from me.
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I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with @zincarlah.bsky.social
If you haven’t checked it out yet, I hope you will!
Will Zach Charbonnet play Thursday night? How concerned should we be about Ricky Pearsall addition to injury report? And is it a Quad? Core? Both? What we’re learning about Terry McLaurin’s injury
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Something pretty cool I’ve been working on coming up on NFL Live today, 4 pm ET, ESPN
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Raiders TE Brock Bowers is ACTIVE tonight. The second game of the MNF doubleheader between Raiders-Chargers kicks off at 10 pm ET
Buccaneers first score goes to WR Ryan Miller with the end zone grab. You guys all started him on your FF teams, right?
Happy MNF!
Chiefs re-sign a healthy Brown to another one year deal with hopes of him, Worthy, Rice playing together. Rice now out six games due to suspension and Worthy leaves within first 3 minutes of W1 game with shoulder injury of unknown severity.
Last year the Chiefs brought WR Hollywood Brown in on a one year deal and he gets hurt (SC dislocation) in preseason. Ultimately needs surgery. Misses most of regular season. Rashee Rice suffers torn LCL and misses ros.
Soooo…a reminder to those who say early specialization is a MUST to become elite in a sport, it’s not. And the benefits of playing multiple sports as a kid include translational skill development.
Hey kids (and parents): Did you hear Mets 1B Pete Alonso talking to Eduardo Perez pregame tonight about his defensive skills?
He credits his athleticism and flexibility with playing multiple sports as a kid (football, lacrosse).
It was an abrupt, unexpected end to the season for Bucks guard Dame Lillard when he ruptured his left Achilles. He says he plans to return to play. What should a 34 y.o. NBA player post-Achilles repair expect?
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Last year, Cole rehabbed a sore elbow and was then able to finish out the postseason. He felt good coming into spring training…until he didn’t. It’s not always a linear course. And now Cole will undergo TJ surgery Tuesday with Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
Love the re-signing of WR Chris Godwin with the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay shows their faith in an outstanding player who has proven his resiliency once before. Godwin shows his love for TB by electing to stay, despite other reported suitors offering more $$.
Perhaps the most important time I spent in New Orleans the last couple of days was here, thinking of Tiger Bech and his family and friends. ❤️🐅
I am going to make an effort to do exactly that.
NFL triple 👑 king Ja’Marr Chase is also the WR leader in FF points scored (by 85.52 margin! PPR). Ridiculous.
• Chase played all 17 games.
• Avg 23.7 FP/week
• Only one (1!) week of single digit production (7.5, Wk 2)
• High: 55.4 FP, Wk 10
• Two other 40+ FP weeks (Wks 5,14)
A few pregame thoughts on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and WR Hollywood Brown starting today’s game vs the Houston Texans:
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Mahomes was listed as a full participant in yesterday’s (light) practice. Here are some things to keep in mind re: his injury as a decision about Saturday’s game approaches:
Fantasy football buzz: Mahomes testing out ankle, status still TBD
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