Examining Dawson Knox’s right-hand fracture

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Following Monday night’s loss to the Tennessee Titans, the Buffalo Bills were delivered the news that added injury to the already insulting loss.

Tight end Dawson Knox, in the midst of a breakout season, suffered a right-hand fracture late in the third quarter. While a hand injury is one of the more significant injuries for a tight end, this doesn’t exactly spell an absence expected to greatly affect his season.

Detailed below is the general anatomy of the hand, the possible area he broke, how this can affect his performance, comparable players, and the timeline to return. Looking at the information that we currently know, things appear quite favorable to both…