Sports Injury Central Podcast featuring Pro Football Doc NFL Week 16 Injury Recap: Lamar Jackson, Jordan Love, Josh Allen, J.J. McCarthy and more
Dec 22, 2025
In this recap, injuries shake up the NFL landscape. Gardner Minshew faces a season-ending tibial plateau fracture, while Lamar Jackson's back contusion raises questions about his availability. Josh Allen's foot scare had him leaving mid-game but likely remains cleared to play. Jordan Love's concussion protocol adds uncertainty for the Packers. J.J. McCarthy's finger injury brings starting changes for Michigan. Plus, insights on emergency QB options and receiver performances post-injuries round out the discussion!
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Short Halftime Exits Aren't Always Serious
- Don't panic if a quarterback leaves briefly for treatment at halftime; it's often precautionary.
- Watch movement and return to judge severity rather than short-term exits.
Back/Flank Injury Likely Affects Throwing
- Lamar Jackson was kneed in the low back/flank near the floating ribs and could not throw afterward.
- Dr. David Chao says this likely involves painful core/oblique and may need an intercostal/rib block to play.
Manage Rib/Flank Pain With Targeted Blocks
- Consider that players with rib/flank contusions often need a nerve or rib block to manage pain and play.
- Expect pain if playing without a block and weigh injection risks individually.