NFL injuries aren’t just headlines—they’re season-shaping storylines. In this episode, Will Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia break down the biggest injury concerns heading into the 2025 season and explore how cutting-edge recovery tech is changing the game.
Key Injuries: Stafford (back) • McCaffrey (Achilles) • Hill (core) Slater (patella) • Brooks (ACL) • Hutchinson (leg fracture)
Recovery Tech: GPS wearables • Underwater treadmills • Force plates Helmet sensors • Sleep trackers
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Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Giants fan misery
02:00 – Sponsor shoutout: The Recovery Shop
04:00 – NFL kickoff & international games (São Paulo, Madrid, Berlin, London)
06:30 – Travel, jet lag & sleep risks for athletes
07:30 – Quarterback carousel: Rodgers, Jones, Darnold & more
09:00 – NFL Tech: GPS wearables & fatigue tracking
13:00 – Underwater treadmills & joint recovery
16:30 – Force plates & ACL/landing asymmetry
18:30 – Sleep trackers & why sleep = performance
24:00 – Helmet sensors, concussions & NFL safety rules
28:00 – The $$$ cost of NFL injuries
32:00 – Key player injuries to watch:
• Matthew Stafford (back issues)
• Tyreek Hill (core/oblique)
• Rashawn Slater (patella tendon rupture)
• Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendonitis)
• Jonathan Brooks (ACL/biologics)
• Aidan Hutchinson (tibia/fibula fracture)
45:00 – NFL trivia: Left-handed quarterbacks in history
49:00 – Wrap up & listener thank you
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