Week 19 Injury Report : Sendejo Concussion, Devonta Freeman Playing Hurt, Marcus Williams' Missed Tackle

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 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.  My co-host and strategist for these episodes will be one of my closest friends, Josh Boyd (hence the J in "JK"..I'm the K...).  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.  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.  

You are currently looking at the show notes for THE 2017-18 DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS!

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF INJURIES & PLAYS: EAGLES 15, FALCONS 10 SANU DREW AN UNWARRANTED UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS PENALTY NEAR THE GOAL LINE. Most Instagram comments voiced this being a clean hit and we agree. Is this an example of why the NFL should implement the NCAA targeting rule? We understand there are different implications, but definitely food for thought. DEVONTA FREEMAN FALCONS RB, PLAYED THE END OF THE SEASON WITH MCL AND PCL SPRAINS IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 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.  My co-host and strategist for these episodes will be one of my closest friends, Josh Boyd (hence the J in "JK"..I'm the K...).  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.  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.  

You are currently looking at the show notes for THE 2017-18 DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS!

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF INJURIES & PLAYS: EAGLES 15, FALCONS 10 SANU DREW AN UNWARRANTED UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS PENALTY NEAR THE GOAL LINE. Most Instagram comments voiced this being a clean hit and we agree. Is this an example of why the NFL should implement the NCAA targeting rule? We understand there are different implications, but definitely food for thought. DEVONTA FREEMAN FALCONS RB, PLAYED THE END OF THE SEASON WITH MCL AND PCL SPRAINS IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.   vaughn mcclure@vxmcclure23  

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman played the end of the season with MCL and PCL sprains in his right knee. ``I hope I don't have to,'' Freeman said of the possibility of having offseason surgery. Freeman emphasized that the injuries had nothing to do with his... http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-40015327-4 …

9:42 PM - Jan 13, 2018    1515 Replies      107107 Retweets      137137 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   I preach constantly that Devonta Freeman's running style is not how a running back maximizes career longevity, but he might be on to something.   Josh and I discuss why Freeman's running style might be calculated... PATRIOTS 35, TITANS 14 LAADRIAN WADDLES, NEW ENGLAND OT, KNEE     Ryan Hannable   ✔@RyanHannable  

LaAdrian Waddle, who left Saturday's game with a knee injury, just walked through the Patriots locker room. Didn't have any limp or brace.

3:41 PM - Jan 15, 2018    55 Replies      6464 Retweets      220220 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   View image on Twitter   Allan Bell, Jr.   ✔@AllanBell247  

Report: Optimism low regarding injury to Patriots right tackle LaAdrian Waddle:http://247nfl.co/2mAv5fS #TENvsNE

1:21 AM - Jan 14, 2018    Replies      Retweets      22 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   MARCUS MARIOTA, TENNESEE QB, QUAD INJURY   Bobby Koch@RekedFantasy  

Making excuses for bad play calling is not a good lookhttp://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22090928/marcus-mariota-suffered-quad-injury-affected-mobility-new-england-patriots …

2:58 PM - Jan 14, 2018 Mariota injury forced Titans to alter schemes

A first-quarter quad injury limited Marcus Mariota's mobility, forcing the Titans to change some of their schemes during Saturday's 35-14 loss to the Patriots.

espn.com    Replies      Retweets      likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   Mariota has been banged up his whole career so far. Broken leg in 2016. hamstring, knee and shoulder this year. Can mobile QB's be a teams QB for the long haul? Cam Newton seems to be the exception. JACK CONKLIN, TITANS RT, TORN ACL View image on Twitter   Allan Bell, Jr.   ✔@AllanBell247  

Jack Conklin got rolled up, Eric Decker could tell immediately trying to get people off him. #TitanUp

8:43 PM - Jan 13, 2018    11 Reply      22 Retweets      11 like Twitter Ads info and privacy   Click tweet below for video:   civildiscourse@Keenevoter Replying to @CalebCalhoun and 3 others  

Watch the video. Titans player pushes patriots player into Conklin. How is that the Patriots fault?http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000906036/Jack-Conklin-leaves-game-with-apparent-injury-after-being-rolled-up-on …

1:12 PM - Jan 14, 2018 Jack Conklin leaves game with apparent injury after being rolled up on

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin gets injured after being rolled up on and leaves the game.

nfl.com    11 Reply      Retweets      likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   JAGUARS 45, STEELERS 42 LEONARD FOURNETTE, JACKSONVILLE RB, ANKLE, SEEMS FINE...

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  Kevin Saum@ksaum37  

Leonard Fournette limps off field after 10-yard catch http://fw.to/mLkzsgZ 

8:09 PM - Jan 16, 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette limps off field after 10-yard catch

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette limps off field after this 10-yard reception.

nfl.com    Replies      Retweets      likes Twitter Ads info and privacy       Bleacher Preacher / Sports@BleachrPreachr  

Rub some dirt on it, Leonard... #NFLPlayoffs #JAXvsPIT #Fournette

2:12 PM - Jan 14, 2018    11 Reply      33 Retweets      88 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy     David J. Chao, MD   ✔@ProFootballDoc  

No boot is key (& expected).
Chronic ankle injury allows @_fournette quick recovery and good to go #JAXvsNEhttp://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/profootballdoc/sd-sp-pfd-leonard-fournette-ankle-afc-championship-0114-story.html … https://twitter.com/eric_adelson/status/952975020195766275 …

9:42 PM - Jan 15, 2018 Fournette's injury not new, which is why he finished game and will play vs. Patriots

Jaguard running back Leonard Fournett should be effective against Patriots in the AFC Championship game.

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Also, apparently okay after being in car accident today: 

15 Jan NFL Network   ✔@nflnetwork

"You ain't doing nothing but fueling the fire."@Nate13Burleson: If you come at the Patriots, you best not miss.