2026 Fantasy Football Injury Guide: Malik Nabers, Kittle, Cam Skattebo w/ Injury PT Dr. Edwin Porras

Pat Mayo is joined by physical therapist and injury analyst Edwin Porras (@FBInjuryDoc) to analyze the most crucial preseason NFL injuries and how they impact your 2026 Fantasy Football draft strategy.

From post-op recoveries and scar tissue setbacks to Achilles tears and fractured fibulas, get the medical data you need to separate league-winning value from draft-day landmines.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction: The Preseason Injury Dilemma
01:15 - Welcome Edwin Porras (@FBInjuryDoc)
01:35 - Which Preseason Injuries Matter Most?
02:15 - Malik Nabers: ACL Rehab & Scar Tissue Setbacks
07:45 - Cam Skattebo: Open Fracture Recovery & Realistic Expectations
10:05 - NY Giants Offense & Draft Strategy
12:05 - Nostalgia Interlude: Our Favorite Fantasy Seasons
14:00 - Daniel Jones: Achilles Tear & Mobility Concerns
18:40 - Alec Pierce: Ankle Cleanup & Downfield Projection
22:30 - Josh Downs vs. Alec Pierce Target Share
26:50 - George Kittle: Achilles Recovery & Tight End ADP Value
30:20 - Tucker Kraft: ACL Return & Tight End Tier Comparison
35:35 - Draft Strategy: Kittle vs. Kraft vs. Kyle Pitts
41:05 - Jonathan Brooks: Multiple Knee Reconstructions & Outlook
45:40 - Quinshon Judkins: Fractured Fibula Recovery
49:20 - Zach Charbonnet: PUP List & Seattle Backfield
55:00 - Tyreek Hill: Knee Injury & Career Outlook
56:35 - Ricky Pearsall: PCL Issues & Injury Reserve News Update
59:00 - Tank Dell: Massive Knee Reconstruction & Return
01:04:40 - Michael Penix Jr. vs. Tua Tagovailoa: Atlanta QB Situation
01:09:45 - Future of NFL Expansion & Schedule Demands
01:13:50 - Flag Football & Olympic Discussion
01:19:45 - Edwin's New AI Injury Database Tool & Closing

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