2026 Fantasy Football NFL Injury Guide ft. Dr. Edwin Porras | Malik Nabers, George Kittle, Daniel Jones
Podcast:Pat Mayo Experience Published On: Sun Aug 02 2026 Description: Physical Therapist and injury analyst Dr. Edwin Porras (@FBInjuryDoc) joins Pat Mayo to break down the most critical NFL preseason injuries and reveal how medical data should shape your 2026 Fantasy Football draft strategy. Together, they analyze post-op recovery timelines, scar tissue setbacks, and reinjury risks to help you navigate draft-day landmines and identify massive late-round values. 📱 Connect with Guest & Show: • Follow Edwin Porras on X: https://x.com/FBInjuryDoc • Subscribe to Mayo Media Network for rankings, division previews, and betting guides! RETURN TO NFL + CUST CORNER: https://youtu.be/p2uh8xy-tJ8 PART 1 RB RANKINGS: https://youtu.be/EGe_9RdCa1Y PART 2 RB RANKINGS: https://youtu.be/nDCyYmVbAvc WR RANKING TIERS: https://youtu.be/QpO7522Tlhw NFL AFC East BEST BETS: https://youtu.be/QxOPTLw5_Lg NFL NFC West BEST BETS: https://youtu.be/QxOPTLw5_Lg NFL AFC WEST BEST BETS: https://youtu.be/ZdmeVocnsVg= NFL NFC EAST BEST BETS: https://youtu.be/rIJk1DA7a6w Sharp Stack Betting Tool DISCOUNT at https://www.4for4.com/mayo Use code “MAYO” at underdog and make a $5 Pick’em entry and instantly get $50 in your account Get a Deposit BONUS Coolbet: https://shorturl.at/CHfyW Subscribe, Rate and Review Apple: http://bit.ly/PMEiTunes Spotify: https://goo.gl/VboemH FOLLOW MAYO MEDIA NETWORK Newsletter: https://mayomedia.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayomedianetwork/ TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mayo-media-network YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/YTMMN #FantasyFootball #NFLInjuries #FantasyFootball2026 #PatMayo #DraftStrategy #UDPartner 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 MONARCH — Write your own money story with Monarch. Use code PATMAYO at Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50.. That's 50% off your first year at Monarch.com with code PATMAYO. HELIX SLEEP — Go to helixsleep.com/mayo for 20% Off Sitewide Exclusive for listeners of Pat Mayo Experience. JOYMODE — Go to tryjoymode.com/MAYO Or enter MAYO at checkout for 20% off. CARGURUS — Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at cargurus.com Message and data rates apply. Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.