Why the study?
Little is known about NFL quarterback performance after sustaining a sports-related concussion, despite evidence that concussions decrease crucial neurocognitive performance.
Does sustaining a sports-related concussion reduce quarterback ratings in NFL quarterbacks?
Population
NFL quarterbacks from 2012-2015
Comparison
Performance after returning from an SRC vs before sustaining an SRC
Authors
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No performance decline seen in NFL QBs post-SRC; leaves open whether subtle or cumulative effects exist.
Does sustaining a sports-related concussion reduce quarterback ratings in NFL quarterbacks?
Sustaining a sports-related concussion is associated with a significant decrease in on-field performance for NFL quarterbacks.
Heintz et al. (2020) studied this question.
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