Episode 7 | Team Docs: Inside the Game - Part Two: A Week in Season

Welcome back to the three-part mini-series on The OrthoZone: Team Docs: Inside the Game. In this episode Dr. Andrew Willis and Dr. Stephen Hunt take us behind the scenes of a week in the life as an NFL team doctor during football season. From game day preparation to what it's like on the sidelines, inside the blue tent, and critical post-game evaluations, they break it all down. We walk through a full week in their lives, covering daily routines, team travel, medical planning, and everything that leads back to kickoff on Sunday.

Whether you're a die-hard sports fan curious about what goes on behind the scenes, a medical professional, or simply someone interested in the demanding and fascinating world of sports medicine, this series is for you. Stay tuned for the next episode, which will cover postseason insights, including the NFL Combine and the NFL Draft. We’re thrilled to bring you this exclusive series just in time for football season.

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Time Stamps:

[0:36] Intro to episode 

[1:25] How game day begins, on field evaluations

[4:12] the 60 minute meeting

[7:00] Hospital availability 

[8:26] The blue tent 

[9:34] Sideline assessments  

[10:30] Injury status, communication devices 

[11:56] What happens when the game ends 

[13:19] Monday after game day 

[15:00] Tuesday after game day

[16:20] Wednesday and Thursday after game day

[17:30] Traveling with the team

[18:43] Back to game day, Monday and Thursday night football, London

[19:40] Episode wrap up, next week’s episode