These injury insights come from @ProFootballDoc’s latest podcast, where Dr. David Chao breaks down the health outlook for Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey, and J.J. McCarthy heading into the 2025 season.

Joe Burrow injury update


Dr. David Chao says he’s not worried about Joe Burrow’s wrist heading into 2025. Despite Burrow mentioning lingering stiffness, he played through it last season and put up strong numbers. The wrist surgery he had is rare for quarterbacks, but Chao says the end-range tightness Burrow described is normal after repair and shouldn’t affect his performance. The bigger concern for Burrow is pass protection, not his ability to throw.

Christian McCaffrey injury update


Dr. David Chao isn’t concerned about Christian McCaffrey’s injury history going into 2025. While some fantasy players may be hesitant because of past calf and Achilles issues, Chao believes those injuries are not recurring and says CMC is healthy. He compares McCaffrey to Saquon Barkley, who struggled after his ACL tear but bounced back strong the next season. With Kyle Shanahan’s usage and McCaffrey’s PPR upside, he remains a top fantasy option.

J.J. McCarthy injury update


From an injury standpoint, Dr. David Chao says he isn’t worried about J.J. McCarthy’s meniscus. Although meniscus repairs can re-tear, quarterbacks are at much lower risk due to less cutting and twisting. The Vikings also didn’t rush his recovery, which further lowers the risk of reinjury. Chao says this careful approach is a positive sign, especially compared to faster-than-expected timelines like Jaylen Ramsey’s.

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