Dr. Jessica Flynn thinks Aaron Rodgers‘ Achilles rupture was not caused by the MetLife Stadium turf. She says this could have happened regardless of the field.
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cam Heyward Could Return Late in Season
Dr. Jessica Flynn thinks we might see Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cam Heyward back on the field this season as he recovers from groin surgery. She details why this injury is especially tough for linemen.
Knee Hyperextension Would Leave Travis Kelce Unlikely for Thursday
It’s hard to gauge the severity of Travis Kelce‘s knee injury without seeing the tape or being privy to an examination. If it’s truly a hyperextension, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end playing two days later is overly optimistic, Dr. Jess Flynn says. It may require a week or two of recovery time if it’s […]
Nick Bosa’s Holdout Could Affect His Second-Half Conditioning
Dr. Jessica Flynn explains what it means to get in “football shape” and the time it takes to do so. She says Nick Bosa could play tomorrow if needed, but his effectiveness later in the game could suffer.
No Guarantee Rams WR Cooper Kupp is Ready for Week 1
Dr. Jess Flynn says while it is disappointing Cooper Kupp suffered a setback with his hamstring injury, based on the data, it’s not surprising. She says there is no guarantee the Los Angeles Rams’ star wide receiver will be ready for Week 1.
Rams’ Kupp Must Exercise Caution Due to Risk of Injury Recurrence
The combination of Cooper Kupp‘s history of soft-tissue injuries and the fact his hamstring injury happened during training camp increases his risk of recurrence, Dr. Jess Flynn says. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver would be wise to take a measured approach as he aims for starting in Week 1.
Smith-Njigba Recovery Time Estimates May Be Too Optimistic
The reported 3-4-week timetable for recovery for Jaxon Smith-Njigba might be too optimistic based on what Dr. Jess Flynn saw on tape. If the Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver’s minor wrist fracture is a scaphoid injury, his rehab likely will take longer.
Don’t Expect Terry McLaurin Back Week 1 Despite Commanders’ Optimism
Dr. Jessica Flynn thinks it’s unlikely Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin will be back Week 1 due to his turf toe despite the Commanders being optimistic he could be on the field. Dr. Flynn says if he manages to play, it is highly unlikely he will be 100 percent.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Injury Cause for Concern
The Seattle Seahawks seem cautiously optimistic about rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba who injured his wrist in week two of the preseason against the Dallas Cowboys. But sports medicine doctor and injury analyst Dr. Jess Flynn explains that if JSN fractured a specific bone in that wrist, he’s likely to be sidelined for more than 3-4 weeks.
Injured 49ers QB Brock Purdy Should Return to Form
Dr. Jess Flynn and former NFL offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg discuss what football fans should expect in terms of the recovery of San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, who tore his UCL in the NFC Championship Game.
