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 | -2.4%n=23 | +1.2%n=20 | +0.5%n=15 | +1.9%n=12 | +0.9%n=11 | -4.3%n=9 · small sample |
| RB | 60 | 2.4 gamesn=57 | -5.6%n=53 | +12.8%n=44 | +10.9%n=39 | -0.5%n=31 | +8.0%n=26 | +5.8%n=23 |
| WR | 51 | 2.6 gamesn=41 | -11.7%n=40 | -0.6%n=33 | -0.8%n=27 | -5.3%n=23 | -1.9%n=19 | -1.5%n=13 |
| TE | 11 | 4.6 gamesn=8 | -13.5%n=8 · small sample | +27.9%n=7 · small sample | +47.4%n=7 · small sample | +52.4%n=6 · small sample | +68.2%n=6 · small sample | +66.0%n=4 · small sample |
60 matching episodes · High Ankle Sprain · RB.
| Player / team | Injury timing | Games missed | G1 snap Δ | G2 snap Δ | G3 snap Δ | G4 snap Δ | G5 snap Δ | G6 snap Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raheem MostertHigh Ankle Sprain | 2020 Week 6 | 4.0 | -7.0% | +2.3% | +14.0% | — | — | — |
Christian McCaffreyHigh Ankle Sprain | 2020 Week 2 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Myles GaskinHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 16 | 1.0 | +186.4% | +195.5% | +240.9% | +195.5% | +186.4% | — |
Darrell HendersonHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 16 | 1.0 | -65.7% | +105.6% | +139.9% | +90.9% | +110.5% | — |
Bilal PowellHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 14 | 1.0 | -49.3% | +59.4% | — | — | — | — |
Adrian PetersonHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 7 | 0.0 | +72.2% | — | — | — | — | — |
Alvin KamaraHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 6 | 2.0 | +5.6% | -15.8% | -10.4% | +9.6% | +1.6% | -15.8% |
Saquon BarkleyHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 3 | 3.0 | +3.0% | -1.8% | -1.8% | -0.6% | +16.2% | +13.8% |
Tevin ColemanHigh Ankle Sprain | 2019 Week 1 | 4.0 | -40.2% | +1.5% | +19.6% | -13.0% | -4.0% | -11.2% |
Royce FreemanHigh Ankle Sprain | 2018 Week 7 | 2.0 | -34.3% | -25.7% | +2.9% | -65.7% | -28.6% | +5.7% |
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.