Thanks to staff writer Zach Binney's analysis of NFL injury data, we are able to provide detailed injury return (number of games missed) and recovery (number of weeks limited in practices or games) estimates based on historical data for select injuries. These estimates also consider the position of the injured player. Details of our methodology are available here.
A gruesome displaced fracture undoubtedly ended Tyler Eifert's season against the Falcons. A leg break of that nature requires surgical repair, and almost always includes damage to ligaments and other surrounding tissue. A top-tier receiving talent when healthy, Eifert ranks third on the Bengals in receptions and receiving yards; however, this marks the third time in his past five seasons that Eifert will play four or fewer games.