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Week 11 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 12 began with the Houston Texans defeating the Buffalo Bills on TNF. I examine 8 Key Takeaways from Week 11 with Emergent Trends that have been developing over the last month. I also profile 7 of the most impactful injury situations of the week that could have big implications not only for the rest of this season, but into the 2026 season. I then highlight 5 of the biggest Week 12 matchups. A jam-packed episode of football goodness!

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Week 10 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 11 began with the New England Patriots defeating the New York Jets on TNF and continues with the Madrid game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins. I examine some Key Takeaways from the Week 10 games PLUS have a Key Injury Analysis of the oblique injury suffered by Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams, and the appendectomy of Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison, Jr. Both involve key muscles of the abdomen, crucial to the core. I also delve into Key Week 11 matchups, including some surprisingly intriguing games! A jam-packed episode of football goodness!

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Week 9 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 10 began with the Denver Broncos prevailing in a low-scoring contest over the Las Vegas Raiders on TNF. I examine some Key Takeaways from the Week 9 games and the NFL Trade Deadline - it was very active with some big surprises! I also profile some of the more impactful injuries of the week, including high ankle sprains (JAC WR Brian Thomas, Jr and LAC T Joe Alt), the ankle injury to NY Giants RB Cam Skattebo, the ACL injury to Green Bay TE Tucker Kraft, and elbow dislocation of Washington QB Jayden Daniels. PLUS I delve into Key Week 10 matchups. A jam-packed episode of football goodness!

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Week 8 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 9 began with the return of Lamar Jackson as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Miami Dolphins on TNF. I examine the Key Takeaways from the Week 8 games, and look into the trades that have already taken place and identify more possible trade targets before the trade deadline. PLUS I examine two key injuries that are affecting pivotal players: MCL sprain of the knee (KC RB Isiah Pacheco) and AC joint sprain of the clavicle (CIN QB Joe Flacco and CLE RB Quinshon Judkins) Like any injury, they can happen at any time. But what are some keys to identifying them? And what are the lead times for their recoveries? I analyze these and more PLUS delve into what to anticipate in the Week 9 matchups. A jam-packed episode of football goodness!

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Week 7 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 8 began with the LA Chargers blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings on TNF. The midpoint of the NFL season is fast approaching, and so is the Trade Deadline. I examine the Key Takeaways from the Week 7 games, identify possible trade targets before the trade deadline, and dive into some of the more intriguing Week 8 matchups. PLUS I examine one of the most common football injuries: the dreaded hamstring injury. It’s currently happened to star quarterbacks Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, as well as wide receivers Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and AJ Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles. The hamstring is actually not one muscle but a group of muscles, and is essential for optimal athletic performance. Hamstring injuries can affect any football player at any time. How and why do they happen? Why are they so problematic? And what can be done in training and physical therapy to repair and prevent them? I analyze these intricacies and more in this intriguing episode!

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Week 6 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 7 commences tomorrow with TNF as the Pittsburgh Steelers clash at the Cincinnati Bengals. I dive into Week 6 Key Takeaways and Statements from every game, as well as the overriding themes of the week. I also offer a Key Injury Analysis of the lower body injuries (LBI) sustained by two of the NFL’s elite alpha wide receivers - Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams and Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets. Their initial diagnoses were vague. So I go deeper by tracing a previous injury to the current, and then explain how these two players’ injuries could actually be very related in terms of a common ligament. From there I preview Key Week 7 Matchups, notably Dallas @ Washington, NY Giants @ Denver, Carolina @ NY Jets, Indianapolis @ LA Chargers and both MNF games - Houston @ Seattle and Tampa Bay @ Detroit. 

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Week 5 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 6 began with the NY Giants upset win over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. This is the time of the season when teams make STATEMENTS - contenders begin to emerge and pretenders start to wither. I dive into the Key Takeaways from Week 5, including the Jacksonville Jaguars upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs on MNF and the reemergence of the New England Patriots with their statement win on the road against the Buffalo Bills. I also rundown key injuries going into Week 6 PLUS offer a Key Injury Analysis on Shoulder Dislocations - a common yet painful football injury that Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy has been dealing with most of the season. I also preview what to expect in Key Week 6 Matchups, notably Detroit @ Kansas City, Tennessee @ Las Vegas, San Francisco @ Tampa Bay, LA Chargers @ Miami, plus an upset or two! 

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Week 4 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 5 commenced with the 49ers beating the LA Rams in OT on TNF. I dive into the Key Takeaways from Week 4, including the Giants upset of the LA Chargers and the continued futility of the NY Jets in their loss to the Miami Dolphins. I also offer a Key Injury Analysis on Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, who suffered a gruesome knee dislocation injury and will be out for the rest of the season. He faces a lengthy recovery and I outline the difference between a patellar vs knee dislocation. I also preview Key Week 5 Matchups of teams with lengthy injury lists - notably the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings. Only on "A Different Take: Sports Beyond The Numbers - The Confluence of Sports, Training and Fitness”

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Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 4 begins tonight with Seattle @ Arizona on TNF. I delve into the 11 Key Takeaways from Week 3, including a Key Injury Analysis from a trainer’s perspective - most notably to Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and Buccaneers WR Mike Evans. And I go in depth on a dreaded football injury - the high ankle sprain. What exactly is it? And what is the impact and recovery time? I examine how this injury and the other notables could impact Week 4 and preview 8 intriguing contests, including two MNF games and the much-anticipated SNF game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. Plus - A Different Take on the Micah Parsons trade! Only on “A Different Take: Sports Beyond The Numbers - The Confluence of Sports, Training and Fitness”

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Week 2 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 3 begins tonight with Miami @Buffalo on TNF. I explore 7 Key Takeaways from Week 2, including a Key Injury Analysis from a trainer’s perspective - most notably to 4 starting quarterbacks, the most significant being to Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals. I examine how these injuries could impact Week 3 and preview 7 dynamic contests. Only on “A Different Take: Sports Beyond The Numbers - The Confluence of Sports, Training and Fitness”

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