Send us a text Merry Christmas Everyone! Week 16 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 17 has kicked off with the Christmas Day triple-header. I take a look at Week 16 takeaways, and profile a Key Injury Analysis of Knee Injuries to two Kansas City Chiefs QBs: Patrick Mahomes II (ACL & LCL) and Gardner Minshew II (tibial plateau). What are these injuries and how are they treated? What are their recovery times for return to play? What will their rehab entail? Plus a look toward cruci...

Send us a text Week 14 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 15 began with the Atlanta Falcons surprising the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on TNF. I examine 9 key takeaways from the week, including a rundown of major injuries and a Key Injury Analysis of the Achilles injury sustained by Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones. Plus I preview 5 of the biggest games of Week 15. A jam-packed episode of football goodness! Only on "A Different Take: Sports Beyond The Numbers - The Confluence of Sports, T...

Send us a text Week 13 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 14 began with the Detroit Lions prevailing over the Dallas Cowboys on TNF. I examine 10 key lessons and takeaways from the week, including a rundown of major injuries and a Key Injury Analysis of an often overlooked but vitally important body part - the glute muscles! Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III and Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London have battled the injury at times this season, and I highlight the significance of this...

Send us a text Week 12 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 13 began with the Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday games. Some surprising results from these games reveal not only takeaways, but what we are learning about teams and the league as the final quarter of the season is here as the Holiday Season emerges as well! I examine Key Lessons from the Week 12, Thanksgiving & Black Friday games, as well as what to look for during the Week 13 Sunday slate. I also examine the status of ...

Send us a text Week 11 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 12 began with the Houston Texans defeating the Buffalo Bills on TNF. I examine 8 Key Takeaways from Week 11 with Emergent Trends that have been developing over the last month. I also profile 7 of the most impactful injury situations of the week that could have big implications not only for the rest of this season, but into the 2026 season. I then highlight 5 of the biggest Week 12 matchups. A jam-packed episode of football goo...

Send us a text Week 10 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 11 began with the New England Patriots defeating the New York Jets on TNF and continues with the Madrid game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins. I examine some Key Takeaways from the Week 10 games PLUS have a Key Injury Analysis of the oblique injury suffered by Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams, and the appendectomy of Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison, Jr. Both involve key muscles of the abdomen, crucial...

Send us a text Week 9 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 10 began with the Denver Broncos prevailing in a low-scoring contest over the Las Vegas Raiders on TNF. I examine some Key Takeaways from the Week 9 games and the NFL Trade Deadline - it was very active with some big surprises! I also profile some of the more impactful injuries of the week, including high ankle sprains (JAC WR Brian Thomas, Jr and LAC T Joe Alt), the ankle injury to NY Giants RB Cam Skattebo, the ACL injury to ...

Send us a text Week 8 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 9 began with the return of Lamar Jackson as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Miami Dolphins on TNF. I examine the Key Takeaways from the Week 8 games, and look into the trades that have already taken place and identify more possible trade targets before the trade deadline. PLUS I examine two key injuries that are affecting pivotal players: MCL sprain of the knee (KC RB Isiah Pacheco) and AC joint sprain of the clavicle (CIN QB...

Send us a text Week 7 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 8 began with the LA Chargers blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings on TNF. The midpoint of the NFL season is fast approaching, and so is the Trade Deadline. I examine the Key Takeaways from the Week 7 games, identify possible trade targets before the trade deadline, and dive into some of the more intriguing Week 8 matchups. PLUS I examine one of the most common football injuries: the dreaded hamstring injury. It’s currently ha...

Send us a text Week 6 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 7 commences tomorrow with TNF as the Pittsburgh Steelers clash at the Cincinnati Bengals. I dive into Week 6 Key Takeaways and Statements from every game, as well as the overriding themes of the week. I also offer a Key Injury Analysis of the lower body injuries (LBI) sustained by two of the NFL’s elite alpha wide receivers - Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams and Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets. Their initial diagnoses wer...

Send us a text Week 5 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 6 began with the NY Giants upset win over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. This is the time of the season when teams make STATEMENTS - contenders begin to emerge and pretenders start to wither. I dive into the Key Takeaways from Week 5, including the Jacksonville Jaguars upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs on MNF and the reemergence of the New England Patriots with their statement win on the road against the ...

Send us a text Week 4 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 5 commenced with the 49ers beating the LA Rams in OT on TNF. I dive into the Key Takeaways from Week 4, including the Giants upset of the LA Chargers and the continued futility of the NY Jets in their loss to the Miami Dolphins. I also offer a Key Injury Analysis on Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, who suffered a gruesome knee dislocation injury and will be out for the rest of the season. He faces a lengthy recovery and I outline the d...

Send us a text Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 4 begins tonight with Seattle @ Arizona on TNF. I delve into the 11 Key Takeaways from Week 3, including a Key Injury Analysis from a trainer’s perspective - most notably to Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and Buccaneers WR Mike Evans. And I go in depth on a dreaded football injury - the high ankle sprain. What exactly is it? And what is the impact and recovery time? I examine how this injury and the other notables could impact Week 4 a...

Send us a text Week 2 of the NFL season is in the books, and Week 3 begins tonight with Miami @Buffalo on TNF. I explore 7 Key Takeaways from Week 2, including a Key Injury Analysis from a trainer’s perspective - most notably to 4 starting quarterbacks, the most significant being to Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals. I examine how these injuries could impact Week 3 and preview 7 dynamic contests. Only on “A Different Take: Sports Beyond The Numbers - The Confluence of Sports, Training and ...

Send us a text Week 1 of the NFL season is history and Week 2 has already started! Here are 6 key takeaways from Week 1, as well as 5 key rivet points to look for as Week 2 unfolds. Visit @difftakesports on X/Twitter for more takes and commentary!

Send us a text With just a few weeks left in the MLB season, both NY teams are fighting for playoff berths - both would be in today, but the margin for the Mets keeps shrinking. Why are the Mets unable to sustain winning since June? Are they going through another swoon at the worst time? Are they going to make the playoffs? And if so - will it matter? This happening while Juan Soto is quietly putting up MVP-type numbers?! And with the Yankees - is there a disconnect between manager and star? ...

Send us a text Both New York baseball teams have been performing below expectations and, at times, downright atrociously and unacceptably! Why has that been happening? And what are the key points for both teams, both now and down the stretch toward what hopefully will be playoff berths? My different takes outline 5 Key Points for each team. Tune in to hear them - ONLY on “A Different Take: Sports Beyond The Numbers!” Visit @difftakesports on X/Twitter for more takes and commentary!

Send us a text Both the NY Mets and Yankees have critical matchups this weekend, featuring emerging stars by their opponents! The Mets are in Kansas City to face the Royals and Bobby Witt, Jr., Vinny Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone. And the Yankees face off against the Chicago Cubs and their MVP candidate, Pete Crow-Armstrong. Will the Mets get a boost from the apparent return of Kodak Senga? Will the Yankees keep continue their winning streak? Also - 3 potentially key moves to be made by the ...

Send us a text The NY Mets and Yankees concluded their latest Subway Series with surprising results. The Mets seem to have righted their ship for the moment, while the Yankees look like they’re headed in the wrong direction. What is the state of each team? And what do they need to do to stay in divisional and playoff races? How does the overall MLB playoff picture look during the first week of July, and what teams and moves could be forthcoming? PLUS - NBA free agency is here and it’s already...

Send us a text The NY Mets have lost 10 of their last 12 games, including 5 of 6 vs the Atlanta Braves. They look for their first winning streak since the last of 6 consecutive wins on June 12. Can the Mets reclaim first place in the NL East? Are they about to get out of their funk and go on a winning spree? What will it take to avoid future swoons? Will the Mets make the investments to bolster their team as the trade deadline approaches? Here my takes on these and more! ONLY on A Different T...