FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast Week 4 Fantasy Football Reactions & Injuries + Early Week 5 Waiver Wire (Ep. 1738)
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Sep 29, 2025 Deepak Chona, an orthopedic sports surgeon and founder of SportsMed Analytics, dives into the latest fantasy football injuries and their implications. He discusses Malik Nabers' ACL injury and its effect on his future draft value, along with recovery timelines for players like Lamar Jackson and Darnell Mooney. The hosts also evaluate the emerging roles of players like Kenny Gainwell and James Cook after impressive performances. With insights on injury risks and depth chart shifts, this discussion is crucial for fantasy decision-making!
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Malik Nabers ACL Outlook
- Malik Nabers likely suffered a non-contact ACL tear and his season is probably over.
- Expect a 10–11 month recovery with a 4-game ramp; year-two performance should return near baseline.
Trust Practice Reports Over PR
- Ignore premature "ahead of schedule" claims and wait for training camp practice participation as the objective indicator.
- Use preseason and practice reports to verify true recovery progress.
Hamstring Reality Check
- Hamstring strains average two to three weeks but severity varies and re‑aggravation risk is high if rushed.
- Teams often use upcoming byes to be conservative with explosive players like Lamar Jackson.
