The 2025 NFL season is in the books, and we’re closing it out with a full-scale injury review and forward look at what’s coming next.

In the final episode of the season, host Brady Goodman is joined by licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer Ethan McCoy to break down the most significant injuries from across the NFL—starting with the Kansas City Chiefs and expanding league-wide.

🩺 In this episode:

1. A review of the most impactful Chiefs injuries from the 2025 season
2. A breakdown of major injuries across the NFL that could shape the 2026 season
3. Ethan’s medical projections on recovery timelines, return-to-play expectations, and whether players are likely to return to form
4. How different injuries age over an offseason—and what that means heading into training camp
5. Super Bowl predictions and how health could ultimately decide it

This episode isn’t about headlines or speculation—it’s a grounded look at injury recovery through the lens of sports medicine, biomechanics, and real-world rehab experience.

Whether you’re a Chiefs fan, a fantasy football player planning ahead, or someone interested in how injuries actually shape careers, this episode ties the season together and looks ahead to what’s next.

Blue Tent Breakdown examines NFL injuries and recovery from the perspective of licensed physical therapists and athletic trainers—focusing on what injuries actually mean for performance, durability, and long-term outcomes.

Located in Overland Park, KS, TruMove Physical Therapy helps athletes and active individuals move better, recover smarter, and stay in the game. Learn more at TruMoveKC.com.

Blue Tent Breakdown is proud to be recognized as a Top-Rated Injury & Recovery Podcast by Feedspot, ranking among the leading shows covering sports injuries and rehabilitation.

It’s the final regular-season game of the year, and the Blue Tent Breakdown is back to close things out as the Kansas City Chiefs head to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders in Week 18. Host Brady Goodman is joined by licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer Ethan McCoy for a Chiefs-focused injury breakdown heading into the season finale.

In this episode:

1. The latest Chiefs injury report as roster decisions loom
2. How late-season wear and tear changes recovery timelines and availability
3. What do injuries mean when teams are balancing playoff readiness vs. Week 18 results
4. Raiders injury updates that could impact the matchup
5. Brady and Ethan’s thoughts on how injuries may shape the game in Vegas

With playoff implications and rest decisions front and center, this episode focuses on what injuries actually mean at this point in the season—through the lens of real sports medicine, not speculation.

Presented by TruMove Physical Therapy

Helping athletes and active individuals move better, recover smarter, and stay in the game. Learn more at TruMoveKC.com.

Blue Tent Breakdown is back for Week 16 as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Tennessee Titans. Host Brady Goodman is joined by licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer Ethan McCoy for a Chiefs-focused episode centered on injury insight you won’t get from headlines alone.

In this episode:

• A deep dive into ACL surgery recovery timelines — what’s realistic and what’s not
• How Patrick Mahomes’ past ACL recovery fits into those timelines and what it tells us about elite return-to-play decision-making
• The latest Chiefs and Titans injury reports heading into Week 16
• A second look at Gardner Minshew ahead of his start for the Chiefs and what to expect physically and schematically
• How injuries could shape game flow and outcomes on Sunday

This episode blends real sports medicine insight with game-specific context, giving fans a clearer understanding of what injuries actually mean once players take the field.

Presented by TruMove Physical Therapy

Helping athletes and active individuals move better, recover smarter, and stay in the game. Learn more at TruMoveKC.com.

A Special Episode of the Blue Tent Breakdown Podcast

After Steelers star T.J. Watt was reported to have suffered a pneumothorax (partially collapsed lung) following a dry needling session, alarming headlines and misinformation spread quickly across the sports world. This episode exists to slow the conversation down and get the facts right.

In this special edition of Blue Tent Breakdown, host Brady Goodman is joined by Ethan McCoy, DPT, ATC, CMTPT/DN—a licensed physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified dry needling instructor—to provide a clear, clinical breakdown of what actually happened and what it means.

🩺 In this episode:

• What a pneumothorax is—and how often it occurs in medical settings
• How dry needling works and where the real risks exist
• Why this complication is rare, but possible, even with trained providers
• The difference between poor technique, bad luck, and media oversimplification
• A practical Dry Needling Safety FAQ for athletes, clinicians, and the general public

Ethan draws on his experience working with professional athletes, including the Kansas City Chiefs, and his extensive background in sports medicine to separate evidence-based reality from viral speculation.

This episode is not a defense piece and not an attack. It’s a medical conversation grounded in training, anatomy, and clinical decision-making.

About the Show:

Blue Tent Breakdown examines sports injuries and recovery through the lens of licensed physical therapists and athletic trainers—focusing on what injuries actually mean, not just how they’re reported.

Helpful links:

https://myopainseminars.com/resources/blog/safety-first-dry-needling-and-risk-management/

https://myopainseminars.com/resources/blog/dry-needling-safety-first/

https://www.trumovekc.com/overland-park-dry-needling-specialists-effective-pain-relief-therapy/

https://www.trumovekc.com/dry-needling-t-j-watt-and-what-the-headlines-missed/

Presented by TruMove Physical Therapy

Located in Overland Park, KS, TruMove helps athletes and active individuals move better, recover smarter, and stay healthy. Learn more at TruMoveKC.com.

Blue Tent Breakdown is back for Week 15 as the Chiefs face the Chargers for the second time this season. Host Brady Goodman is joined by licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer Ethan McCoy to break down the latest injury updates heading into this AFC West rematch.

In this episode:

• Chiefs injury reactions heading into Week 15
• Chargers injury updates
• How lingering injuries could impact game plans and performance
• Brady and Ethan’s picks for Chiefs vs. Chargers, Round 2

Short, direct, and grounded in real sports medicine insight — this episode focuses on what injuries actually mean once players step back on the field.

n this 11-minute Week 14 edition of Blue Tent Breakdown, host Brady Goodman and physical therapist/athletic trainer Ethan McCoy zero in on the biggest storyline heading into Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead: the Chiefs’ heavily injured offensive line.

Ethan breaks down:

• The latest injury updates for KC’s O-line
• Realistic expectations for recovery and availability
• How the Texans’ front could exploit weakened protection
• The ripple effects on the Chiefs’ offense heading into primetime

Quick, focused, and medically informed, this episode gives you exactly what you need to understand how injuries may shape Sunday night’s matchup.

Presented by:

TruMove Physical Therapy in Overland Park. Helping athletes and active individuals move better, recover faster, and stay in the game. Learn more at TruMoveKC.com.

It’s the Thanksgiving edition of the Blue Tent Breakdown! Host Brady Goodman is joined by licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer Ethan McCoy to break down the Chiefs’ injury report ahead of their holiday showdown with the Dallas Cowboys.

In this episode:

• The latest injury updates across the Chiefs roster
• What those injuries actually mean from a physical therapy and sports medicine perspective
• How quick turnarounds (like playing on Thanksgiving) impact recovery and readiness
• Cowboys' injuries that could influence the matchup
• Brady and Ethan’s predictions for Chiefs vs. Cowboys on Turkey Day

No fluff, no speculation — just smart, practical injury insight from a medically trained expert.

🦃 Presented by:

TruMove Physical Therapy in Overland Park. Helping active people move better, heal faster, and stay in the game. Visit TruMoveKC.com.

The Blue Tent Breakdown is back with a fresh Chiefs-only episode for Week 12. Host Brady Goodman is joined by licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer Ethan McCoy to break down the latest injury news impacting the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts.

In this episode:

• An explanation of what a PCL injury is
• A rundown of KC’s current injury report
• Updates on key contributors Isaiah Pacheco and others
• What Colts injuries might impact this matchup
• Ethan’s physical therapist analysis: how movement, healing timelines, and risk of re-injury factor into who plays and how effective they’ll be
• Brady and Ethan’s picks for Chiefs vs. Colts

Whether you're Chiefs Kingdom, a fantasy GM with KC players on the roster, or just into smart football talk with real sports medicine insight — this one’s for you.

💥 Brought to you by:

TruMove Physical Therapy in Overland Park – Helping active people move better, heal faster, and perform stronger. Visit TruMoveKC.com for more.