2,414 injury episodes · Fantasy performance and recovery by position
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Aggregate position data · Hand-Finger Injury
| Position | Episodes | Avg games missed | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 4 | 1.3 gamesn=3 | +35.4%n=2 · small sample | -33.7%n=2 · small sample | -51.8%n=2 · small sample | —n=0 | —n=0 | —n=0 |
| RB | 3 | 2.7 gamesn=3 | +69.2%n=1 · small sample | —n=0 | —n=0 | —n=0 | —n=0 | —n=0 |
| WR | 10 | 1.3 gamesn=10 | -12.3%n=6 · small sample | +13.2%n=5 · small sample | +26.5%n=4 · small sample | +53.9%n=3 · small sample | +122.0%n=2 · small sample | +249.4%n=2 · small sample |
| TE | 6 | 1.3 gamesn=6 | +84.8%n=6 · small sample | +50.9%n=5 · small sample | +508.5%n=5 · small sample | +58.8%n=3 · small sample | +31.3%n=3 · small sample | +31.0%n=2 · small sample |
23 matching episodes · Hand-Finger Injury · All positions.
| Player / team | Injury timing | Games missed | G1 PPG Δ | G2 PPG Δ | G3 PPG Δ | G4 PPG Δ | G5 PPG Δ | G6 PPG Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Justin HerbertLeft middle-finger injury; fracture ruled out | 2026 Week 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Lamar JacksonRight thumb dislocation | 2026 Week 8 | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Malik WillisRight thumb | 2026 Week 7 | 0.0 | +114.8% | +20.9% | -68.5% | — | — | — |
Baker MayfieldRight thumb dislocation | 2026 Week 3 | 3.0 | -44.1% | -88.2% | -35.2% | — | — | — |
Chris Rodriguez Jr.Hand injury | 2026 Week 9 | 0.0 | +69.2% | — | — | — | — | — |
Tyler BadieThumb injury | 2026 Week 6 | 3.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Kyle MonangaiThumb injury | 2026 Week 4 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Charlie JonesHand | 2026 Week 9 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Tory HortonHand | 2026 Week 9 | 0.0 | +5.2% | — | — | — | — | — |
Stefon DiggsHand/finger injury | 2026 Week 8 | 0.0 | -1.6% | -42.5% | — | — | — | — |
Roman WilsonFinger injury; digit, side and tissue diagnosis not reported | 2026 Week 5 | 3.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Adonai MitchellFinger injury after finger caught in jersey; tissue and side unconfirmed | 2026 Week 3 | 4.0 | -100.0% | +182.1% | -100.0% | — | — | — |
Andrei IosivasThumb ligament tear; side and ligament unspecified | 2026 Week 3 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Jakobi MeyersRight hand injury (jammed thumb) | 2026 Preseason | 0.0 | +29.6% | -61.8% | +83.9% | -44.5% | -45.6% | +24.9% |
Jordan AddisonLeft thumb injury (jammed thumb); imaging clean | 2026 Preseason | 0.0 | -100.0% | -62.0% | +114.7% | -12.9% | — | — |
A.J. BrownLeft thumb dislocation | 2026 Preseason | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Jaylin NoelRight pinkie injury | 2026 Preseason | 0.0 | +93.3% | +50.4% | +7.4% | +219.1% | +289.7% | +473.8% |
Cade OttonThumb | 2026 Week 9 | 0.0 | +28.1% | — | — | — | — | — |
Matthew HibnerHand injury | 2026 Week 6 | 1.0 | -100.0% | -100.0% | -67.7% | — | — | — |
Mark AndrewsHand injury; side and tissue diagnosis unconfirmed | 2026 Week 3 | 0.0 | +51.4% | -62.2% | -87.8% | -48.6% | -60.8% | -60.8% |
Mason TaylorThumb injury; side and tissue diagnosis not reported | 2026 Week 2 | 2.0 | +387.5% | +562.5% | +2737.5% | +325.0% | +100.0% | — |
Will MalloryThumb injury | 2026 Preseason | 5.0 | +185.7% | -100.0% | -100.0% | — | — | — |
Greg DulcichHand injury | 2026 Preseason | 0.0 | -43.8% | -45.8% | +60.6% | -100.0% | +54.6% | +122.9% |
Snapshot updated November 14, 2026. All tables use the same 2,414-episode source snapshot. Historical comparisons are observational; they do not establish that an injury caused a particular performance change. Read the methodology and limitations.
About the injury recovery data
How much does an injury affect fantasy football production after a player returns? Compare quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends using FIT’s recorded NFL injury episodes.
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