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JK Dobbins: Knee (MCL?)
Dobbins was taken down awkwardly and looked to sprain his MCL. These injuries are painful and can result in time missed, like DK Metcalf earlier this season. Given Dobbins’ history with this specific knee, there’s a decent shot the Chargers are extra cautious and hold Dobbins out the next couple of weeks.
Projected Return: Week 15-16
Brian Robinson: “Low” Ankle
Robinson attempted to return after suffering what looked to be a “low” ankle sprain similar to Isiah Pacheco’s from earlier this year. Given that fact its not likely there’s a fracture to his ankle. Still, this could be a moderate to severe “low” ankle sprain which can lead to under performance and/or missed time.
Projected Return: Week 14-15
David Montgomery: Shoulder
Monty is dealing with a shoulder issue that may have occurred on the lin ked play. With that said, the Lions say he’s fine and that there are ‘bigger fish to fry”. The only trepidation is that even if he plays Thursday, he’ll be moderately volatile.
Projected Return: Week 13
Romeo Doubs: Concussion
Typically WRs miss 0.52 games after a concussion, but it’ll be tough to clear the protocol by Thursday for Doubs, so plan to be without him. Add in the fact that, from 2018 to 2023, NFL WRs off a concussion saw a massive 34% dip in FF production and you get a solid fade overall.
Projected Return: Week 14/TBD
Austin Ekeler: Concussion
Ekeler sustained a scary concussion on Sunday, the third of his career. The silver lining is that each concussion has been three years apart, which, in theory, mitigates cumulative effects. Still, the average NFL RB misses an average of 1.2 games, so it’s worth monitoring his status this week.
Projected Return: Week 13/TBD
Josh Downs: AC Sprain?
Downs is reportedly a long shot to play in Week 13. This makes sense, given the AC joint mechanism.
Projected Return: Week 15-16/TBD
Gardner Minshew: Shoulder
As I’m writing this, the Raiders confirmed Minshew fractured his clavicle. He’s out for the season.
Projected Return: 2025
Projected Returns
Brock Purdy: Shoulder
Projected Return: Week 13-14
Isiah Pacheco: Ankle
Projected Return: Week 13-14
Alexander Mattison: Medial/High Ankle
Projected Return: Week 14-15
Dalton Kincaid: PCL/Bursa (?)
Projected Return: Week 13-14
Sam LaPorta: AC Joint Sprain
Projected Return: Week 12-13
Chris Olave: Concussion
Projected Return: Week 14/TBD
Zamir White: Quad
Projected Return: Week 13-14
Tyjae Spears: Concussion
Projected Return: Week 13/TBD
Darnell Mooney: Hamstring
Projected Return: Week 13-14
Jake Ferguson: Concussion
Projected Return: Week 13/TBD
Dak Prescott: Hamstring
Projected Return: 2025
Trevor Lawrence: Left Shoulder
Projected Return: Week 13-14
Deshaun Watson: Achilles
Projected Return: Week 1 2025
Brandon Aiyuk: ACL
Projected Return: Week 1 2025
Chris Godwin: Ankle Dislocation
Projected Return: Week 1 2025
Luke Musgrave: Ankle
Projected Return: On IR
Rashee Rice: LCL
Projected Return: Week 1 2025
