Week 10 & 11 Injury Report : Alex Smith's Broken Leg, Kupp's ACL, Edelman Using His Noggin, Nowinski's Broadcaster Concussion Education Program, Rams-Chiefs on MNF
After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health & safety topics surrounding the NFL. Specifically we will talk about possible prevention strategies, the rulebook, equipment and other injury buzz around the league.
The strategist for these episodes will be one of my closest friends, Josh Boyd. Josh and I grew up playing baseball together. Josh was a division-1 center fielder for Monmouth University and experienced his fair share of injuries throughout his career. Although Josh never played organized football, the dude flat-out knows the game of football and undoubtably knows more about the ins-and-outs of the sport better than I do from both a fan and x's & o's perspective.
Dr. Wazim Buksh "Waz" is the newest member to the Heads 'N Tales team and has been a long time friend of mine. Waz will serve as the medical expert in these recordings to give you the most realistic expectations for when your favorite players go down with an injury and what their road to recovery will look like. Dr. Buksh is board certified in both Internal and Sports Medicine. Waz completed his sports medicine fellowship with the New York Jets medical staff in 2014.
Our intention for these episodes is to spark conversations around topics that are usually brushed under the rug or only minimally covered in the hopes of making football and all sports safer for the athletes who play them.
This week Rutgers Beat Reporter, James Kratch, fills in for Josh.
You are currently looking at the show notes for Weeks 10 & 11 of the 2018 season!
Week 10 Injuries:
Los Angeles Rams: Cooper Kupp, WR, ACL
The #Rams Cooper Kupp injury.pic.twitter.com/Yj8YekLhsU
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 12, 2018
Rams WR Cooper Kupp will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 12, 2018
Read more here: https://t.co/eURW6FbATt pic.twitter.com/go91fWS5A4
Non-contact; walked off field
Out for the season - should come back strong
(Same knee that was injured about a month ago)
Miami Dolphins: Jakeem Grant, WR/KR, Achilles (No Tare)
Ah man. Jakeem Grant comes up limping after no contact injury. pic.twitter.com/oTUsHe2EwD
— Will Manso (@WillManso) November 11, 2018
Report: Dolphins WR Jakeem Grant didn't tear Achilles https://t.co/UcQDgLl4n0
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) November 12, 2018
Jakeem Grant is undergoing season-ending lower leg surgery today. The hope is he’ll be ready for spring ball but he will absolutely be back for the start of the 2019 season.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) November 19, 2018
Oakland Raiders: Martavis Bryant, WR, PCL; Jordy Nelson, WR, Knee (no videos)
Jon Gruden says Martavis Bryant has PCL injury and "won't be available for some time" #Raiders
— Levi Damien (@LeviDamien) November 12, 2018
Raiders WR Jordy Nelson leaves game in 2nd quarter due to knee injury https://t.co/vgLxXYzEHI
— Raiders Wire (@TheRaidersWire) November 11, 2018
Jordy retirement rumors (not true)
The Raiders and Jon Gruden are so bad that Jordy Nelson said fuck it and is allegedly retiringhttps://t.co/ropvA7X6id pic.twitter.com/iQkM8MeBVs
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 12, 2018
Detroit Lions: Marvin Jones, WR, Knee (bone bruise)
Marvin Jones tries to get Callahan with the stutter step outbreak, but Callahan isn't fooled, maintains his balance and essentially runs Jones' route for him, undercutting this pass for a great interception.
— Johnny Kinsley (@Brickwallblitz) November 12, 2018
Again, he's gonna get paid. pic.twitter.com/WQIYBmfnmN
Tests showed that Lions’ WR Marvin Jones’ ACL and MCL are intact, but he did sustain a bone bruise and will be considered day to day, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 12, 2018
Getting second opinion - not sure why…
Philadelphia Eagles: Ronald Darby, DB, ACL
Amari Cooper gets open twice on this play against Ronald Darby. pic.twitter.com/XGnNnfJYKI
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) November 12, 2018
#Eagles coach Doug Pederson announces that standout CB Ronald Darby tore his ACL and is out for the season. That one hurts.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 12, 2018
New Orleans Saints: Dez Bryant, WR, Achilles
More details on the Dez Bryant injury and what the injury now means for the #Saints pic.twitter.com/gkrNUzlko7
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) November 10, 2018
Note: Dez has passions outside of football to look forward to throughout his recovery.
Saints to sign WR Brandon Marshall following Dez Bryant’s season-ending Achilles injury, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/L3uMPLSXWO
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 12, 2018
Pittsburgh Steelers: James Conner, RB Concussion (Played in Week 11)
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner was semi-evaluated for #concussion in the blue tent, cleared, returned, and was eventually sent to the locker room and diagnosed with a concussion.
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) November 9, 2018
Still wonder if the abbreviated blue tent eval is ethical. Thoughts?https://t.co/tW7bBoLgae
You don't need to get hit in the head to get a concussion
Very clear signs of #concussion on this hit. Note the impact was not helmet-to-helmet, but the brain injury (now confirmed) appears to be due to the whiplash movement of the head. You don’t have to be hit in the head to have a concussion. https://t.co/yGlhlgyN4E
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) November 11, 2018
Dolphins DB Bobby McCain is injured after the blindside block by Equanimeous St Brown.
Are these hits necessary?
Ejection on Big Ben Hit:
EJECTION #Steelers vs. "allowed to be hit in the head" #Browns pic.twitter.com/m73MN41SHS
— mill00 (@mill0010) November 9, 2018
Edelman penalty, but no ejection:
This was a penalty and a fine but no ejection. Far more egregious. https://t.co/iVzNFqVtxX
— Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) November 5, 2018
Mexico City Game Moved to Los Angeles due to poor Field Conditions:
Monday night’s Chiefs-Rams game now is being moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles due to poor field conditions in Estadio Azteca, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 13, 2018
Back to LA for the Rams, who have been training for altitude in Colorado Springs.
This week in Roger Goodell...
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) November 20, 2018
1. Allows NBC to flex a Bears game to Sunday night even though they’re playing in Detroit on Thursday 12:30pm
2. Only moves tonight’s game from Mexico City after the players threaten to sit out b/c of the field conditions.https://t.co/T5u4mYwx2L
Maybe it’s not so bad after all…
Sometimes the #NFL is played on fields like this. It's not very justified that they moved the #mondaynightfootball game out of Mexico city because of poor field conditions. #rams #chiefs #mnf pic.twitter.com/23By8qDd71
— Operaz (@TonyBaseball399) November 15, 2018
Week 11 Injuries:
Washington Redskins: Alex Smith, QB, Broken Leg
Alex Smith’s ankle flopping around like Lebron Jamespic.twitter.com/jruiCrxfR0
— Barstool Sports (@barstooltweetss) November 18, 2018
Alex Smith’s injury 😱 Speaking for #Texans fans, we wish him all the best. pic.twitter.com/BTZDVaXvnn
— Mike Iscovitz (@Fox26Mike) November 18, 2018
From @GMFB: #Redskins QB Alex Smith had surgery last night on his broken tibia and fibula, an injury not considered career-threatening. The team moves forward with Colt McCoy on a short week. pic.twitter.com/DQUsN7ZTCv
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 19, 2018
VIDEO: Comparison between #AlexSmith and Joe Theismann leg injuries.
— Aaron Grisham (@AaronGrisham247) November 18, 2018
Smith's injury happens 33 years to the day of Theismann's. pic.twitter.com/OZ4jIMydPG
Eery how both score end with same score and occurred at the same part of the field
Tennessee Titans: Marcus Mariota, QB, Elbow
From @gmfb: The #Titans await word on the injury status of QB Marcus Mariota, who appears to have reaggravated a nerve issue. pic.twitter.com/Jlm5ZnfbMp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 19, 2018
Detroit Lions: Kerryon Johnson, RB, Knee
#KerryonJohnson Injury Video.#MondayMorningDoc pic.twitter.com/aAkpJaTq7w
— The Jocs and Docs Show (@JocsandDocs) November 19, 2018
Green Bay Packers: Jimmy Graham, TE, Thumb
#Packers TE Jimmy Graham did suffer a broken thumb last night, sources say, and the team is trying to determine how much time he'll miss. Meanwhile, we also discuss coach Mike McCarthy's job status. pic.twitter.com/HDiV8dHN2Q
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 16, 2018
“I know he intends to try to go."
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) November 19, 2018
McCarthy provides updates on TE Jimmy Graham (thumb) & DL Mike Daniels (foot) 📰https://t.co/vZNUaSIfNH
Broke the thumb while trying to make a block.
Oakland Raiders: Brandon LaFell, WR, Achilles
Helluva catch by Brandon LaFell but he was hurt after pic.twitter.com/jl0U4yQCPu
— #FreePhillipDorsett (@ftbeard_17) November 18, 2018
The older you are, the harder it is to recover and return to high level of play.
Best Regular Season Game Ever?!:
Monday night’s game was the first in NFL history where both teams scored 50 points. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, no team in NFL history has scored 50 points in a loss. Entering the game, NFL teams scoring 50+ points were 216-0 all-time. So much for that....
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, 2018
Zach Miller Players Tribune Documentary:
Chris Nowinski’s Broadcaster Education Program:
“We aren’t trying to turn broadcasters into advocates. We are trying to give them the tools to be the best broadcasters and journalists they can be.” @ChrisNowinski1 on today's launch of the CLF #MediaProject
— Concussion Legacy Foundation (@ConcussionLF) November 9, 2018
More from @ringer's @bryancurtis:https://t.co/5jzcmkEHyW
Chris’ Thoughts on Landon Collins Concussion Protocol:
Losing control of your emotions is a sign of #concussion. If you are a player who legitimately believes you don't have a concussion, and you are upset you had to be pulled out for the protocol, definitely don't do this. https://t.co/eReGBci3Aj
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) November 19, 2018
#NFLWayToPlay week 9:
Congrats to the Week 9 #NFLWayToPlay award recipient, Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25)! 🎉
— NFL Legends (@NFLLegends) November 8, 2018
The @HoustonTexans CB was recognized by Legends @merrilhoge, @RonnieLottHOF, @WillieMcGinest, @OrlandoPace_HOF, and Chuck Pagano for leading with his shoulder on this tackle: pic.twitter.com/2b2lDo0VLr
Finally a good one!
#NFLWayToPlay week 10 - MEHHH:
Congrats to @Titans CB, @RealLoganRyan! 🎉🎉🎉
— NFL (@NFL) November 15, 2018
He takes the #NFLWaytoPlay Week 10 Award for his technique on leading with his shoulder. Ryan receives a $2,500 grant through @usafootball for the youth or high school football program of his choice: https://t.co/HVQtu1zQ3U. pic.twitter.com/8Dy9kTwGaF
