⚕️ Injury Corner w/ Deepak Chona

Final injury corner before we arrive at Week 1. Overall things looking pretty positive but a few pesky injuries popping up (including Christian McCaffrey limited at practice with calf issue and Christian Kirk being announced out week 1 with a hamstring injury).

• De'Von Achane - LP. Unless setback occurs, data strongly favors playing. Re-injury risk likely low (~10%) given that it took only 2 wks to return to practice

• Isaiah Likely - Out. Wk 2-4 return = likely. Data suggests 4 game ramp

• Tyreek Hill - LP. Likely playing. If LP x3, most WR stats wouldn't dip Wk1

• Matthew Stafford - Expect ~100% Wk 1. Very high in-season risk.

• AJ Brown - Hamstring. Mild. Likely ~100% Wk 1. Mild injury risk

• Jauan Jennings - LP. If LP x3, data projects 2/3 to play. Unclear if extended absence was injury vs contract

• Keon Coleman - Groin. Concerning if fresh injury Wed. Thurs practice = key

• Stefon Diggs - Data projects 85% pre-injury efficiency Wk 1. 1st 4 wks = often volatile as target volume ramps up

• Khalil Shakir - FP. Likely playing. Data favors 20% dip 1st 4-6 wks

• Darnell Mooney - LP. If AC sprain, lean toward playing w/o dip

• Jayden Reed - DNP. Wk 1 TBD. Likely to rest during wk + attempt to play w/pain. Expect limited snaps + production dip if active

• Cade Otton - LP. Groin. Lean toward playing WK 1. Hamstring in pre-season. High in-season risk w/2 soft tissue injuries

• Chris Godwin - Lean toward return Wk 4-6. Project slow ramp up. Suspect TB prioritizing long-term given recent contract extension

• Josh Downs - Off injury report. Hamstring cost 2 wks in pre-season. Timeline confirms mild severity, low re-injury risk

Deepak Chona is an Orthopedic Sports Surgeon by day, data-driven injury analyst by night. You can follow more of his insights at @SportMDAnalysis.

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📊 Poll of the Day

Yesterday’s poll: What are your picks for tonight's game?

Jalen Carter getting ejected six seconds into the game set the stage for a far closer game than Vegas expected. The Cowboys passing game looked strong as expected but they also surprised on the defensive side repeatedly getting pressure against this very strong Eagles offensive line. Cowboys cover with the under.