Fantasy Football: Week 4 NFL injury report features updates on Saquon Barkley, Cam Newton
Dr. Brandon Bowers breaks down some of the biggest NFL injuries heading into Week 4.
Rostering a player in your Fantasy lineup dealing with an injury always comes with some risk, so don't make the final call until you see what SportsLine NFL injury analyst Dr. Brandon Bowers has to say.
Dr. Bowers, a Doctor of Physical Therapy currently practicing in the outpatient orthopedic setting on northeast side of Columbus, Ohio, completed his undergraduate work at Siena Heights University. He earned his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Toledo.
He is currently employed by Athletico Physical Therapy and treats a high volume of high school and collegiate athletes in the clinical setting. He's worked previously for a host of different websites serving as an injury analyst, publishing weekly columns, appearing on podcasts and radio shows to provide injury content.
He's broken down some of the most notable injuries heading into Week 4 and here's what he had to say about Saquon Barkley's (ankle) outlook.
"Barkley is currently expected to be sidelined for 4-8 weeks," Dr. Bowers said. "High ankle sprains involve injury to the syndesmosis, a naturally stable joint located just above the ankle. An injury to the syndesmosis causes the joint to become unstable and painful which results in significant decrease in functional ability. High ankle sprains differ from traditional low ankle sprains due to the location of the injury and the return to play time frame being significantly longer."
Dr. Bowers is also breaking down what challenges Cam Newton (foot) faces in his rehab, and has an in-depth look at what Julian Edelman is dealing with as he battles a rib injury. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his breakdowns before making any Fantasy decisions.
Which players dealing with injury concerns are a risk for Fantasy? And what is the long-term outlook for players such as Cam Newton?... Join SportsLine now to see a full injury analysis for players dealing with health concerns, all from a doctor with a history of treating athletics injuries!