Explore NFL high ankle sprain recovery data: games missed and fantasy performance after return, broken down by position and sample size.
148 recorded episodes · Updated November 11, 2026 · Half-PPR fantasy scoring
How does fantasy production change after return?
| Position | Episodes | Avg games missed | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 26 | 3.1 gamesn=23 | -10.1%n=23 | +7.0%n=20 | -8.6%n=15 | +14.5%n=12 | +21.6%n=11 | -18.7%n=9 · small sample |
| RB | 60 | 2.4 gamesn=57 | -8.0%n=52 | -9.7%n=44 | -4.0%n=39 | +6.6%n=31 | -1.7%n=26 | -13.9%n=23 |
| WR | 51 | 2.6 gamesn=41 | -6.3%n=39 | -13.6%n=32 | -9.0%n=26 | -29.3%n=23 | -39.1%n=19 | -33.9%n=13 |
| TE | 11 | 4.6 gamesn=8 | -34.8%n=8 · small sample | +167.3%n=7 · small sample | +14.2%n=7 · small sample | +120.2%n=6 · small sample | +21.1%n=6 · small sample | -77.0%n=4 · small sample |
Each game has its own eligible sample. These are historical comparisons, not a prediction for an individual player.
QB: first game back
-10.1% fantasy production change across 23 eligible observations.
3.1 games missed on average across 23 recorded values.
RB: first game back
-8.0% fantasy production change across 52 eligible observations.
2.4 games missed on average across 57 recorded values.
WR: first game back
-6.3% fantasy production change across 39 eligible observations.
2.6 games missed on average across 41 recorded values.
TE: first game back
-34.8% fantasy production change across 8 eligible observations.
4.6 games missed on average across 8 recorded values.
Small sample: interpret cautiously.
What the numbers mean for fantasy football
High ankle sprains can affect the stability needed for planting, cutting and pushing off. Recovery depends on the specific injury and the demands of the player's role. A player may return while still managing stiffness or discomfort; historical performance is useful context, not a clearance decision.
Role, age, workload, associated injuries and the type of treatment can all differ between episodes. Read the diagnosis and practice report alongside these data; the averages cannot confirm readiness or a return date.
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Aggregate position data · High Ankle Sprain
| Position | Episodes | Avg games missed | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 26 | 3.1 gamesn=23 | -10.1%n=23 | +7.0%n=20 | -8.6%n=15 | +14.5%n=12 | +21.6%n=11 | -18.7%n=9 · small sample |
| RB | 60 | 2.4 gamesn=57 | -8.0%n=52 | -9.7%n=44 | -4.0%n=39 | +6.6%n=31 | -1.7%n=26 | -13.9%n=23 |
| WR | 51 | 2.6 gamesn=41 | -6.3%n=39 | -13.6%n=32 | -9.0%n=26 | -29.3%n=23 | -39.1%n=19 | -33.9%n=13 |
| TE | 11 | 4.6 gamesn=8 | -34.8%n=8 · small sample | +167.3%n=7 · small sample | +14.2%n=7 · small sample | +120.2%n=6 · small sample | +21.1%n=6 · small sample | -77.0%n=4 · small sample |
26 matching episodes · High Ankle Sprain · QB.
| Player / team | Injury timing | Games missed | G1 PPG Δ | G2 PPG Δ | G3 PPG Δ | G4 PPG Δ | G5 PPG Δ | G6 PPG Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryce YoungHigh Ankle Sprain | 2025 Week 11 | 0.0 | -23.3% | +109.2% | +43.1% | +63.7% | -17.8% | +53.5% |
Bryce YoungHigh Ankle Sprain | 2025 Week 7 | 1.0 | -78.2% | -88.6% | — | — | — | — |
JJ McCarthyHigh Ankle Sprain | 2025 Week 2 | 5.0 | -14.9% | — | — | — | — | — |
Patrick MahomesHigh Ankle Sprain | 2024 Week 15 | 0.0 | +41.9% | +55.7% | — | — | — | — |
Justin HerbertHigh Ankle Sprain | 2024 Week 14 | 0.0 | -9.6% | +45.1% | +60.1% | +83.6% | — | — |
Sam DarnoldHigh Ankle Sprain | 2024 Week 12 | 0.0 | +18.0% | +108.2% | -32.3% | +38.1% | +49.2% | -54.0% |
Patrick MahomesHigh Ankle Sprain | 2024 Week 8 | 0.0 | +78.6% | — | — | — | — | — |
Justin HerbertHigh Ankle Sprain | 2024 Week 3 | 0.0 | +4.5% | +28.1% | +38.2% | +125.3% | +82.4% | +85.0% |
Justin HerbertHigh Ankle Sprain | 2024 Week 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Will LevisHigh Ankle Sprain | 2023 Week 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Trevor LawrenceHigh Ankle Sprain | 2023 Week 13 | 0.0 | +6.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
Kenny PickettHigh Ankle Sprain | 2023 Week 13 | 11.0 | -100.0% | -96.9% | — | — | — | — |
Deshaun WatsonHigh Ankle Sprain | 2023 Week 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Ryan TannehillHigh Ankle Sprain | 2023 Week 6 | 8.0 | -2.4% | -32.9% | +24.0% | — | — | — |
Ryan TannehillHigh Ankle Sprain | 2022 Week 15 | 3.0 | -82.8% | +49.8% | -70.4% | -9.6% | -30.5% | — |
PJ WalkerHigh Ankle Sprain | 2022 Week 10 | 12.0 | -43.4% | -18.9% | +58.9% | -100.0% | -100.0% | -97.9% |
Baker MayfieldHigh Ankle Sprain | 2022 Week 5 | 3.0 | +18.6% | -57.9% | +18.6% | -45.4% | +45.4% | -65.9% |
Mac JonesHigh Ankle Sprain | 2022 Week 3 | 3.0 | -91.3% | +10.0% | -8.7% | -4.3% | +119.6% | +17.9% |
Sam DarnoldHigh Ankle Sprain | 2022 Preseason | 11.0 | +28.6% | -10.0% | +0.7% | +67.1% | +65.1% | -93.0% |
Jalen HurtsHigh Ankle Sprain | 2021 Week 12 | 1.0 | +22.6% | -26.1% | -42.5% | — | — | — |
Carson WentzHigh Ankle Sprain | 2021 Preseason | 0.0 | +10.9% | +6.3% | -53.1% | +8.4% | +36.6% | +2.9% |
Jimmy GaroppoloHigh Ankle Sprain | 2020 Week 8 | 8.0 | +17.9% | +56.3% | — | — | — | — |
Jimmy GaroppoloHigh Ankle Sprain | 2020 Week 2 | 2.0 | -104.8% | +22.1% | -61.2% | — | — | — |
Daniel JonesHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 13 | 2.0 | +124.9% | +6.1% | — | — | — | — |
Matt RyanHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 7 | 1.0 | -36.9% | -28.9% | -66.9% | -28.2% | -7.7% | -17.3% |
Patrick MaHomesHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 1 | 0.0 | +21.3% | +6.9% | -30.9% | -28.9% | -27.8% | — |
Snapshot updated November 11, 2026. All tables use the same 2,413-episode source snapshot. Historical comparisons are observational; they do not establish that an injury caused a particular performance change. Read the methodology and limitations.