NFL Week 2 injury report: Puka Nacua and Joe Burrow doubtful, Michael Pittman and Kyler Murray out

After a wild, high-scoring Week 1, the NFL is moving into Week 2, complete steam ahead. For some groups, the league takes no breaks for bad breaks, actually and figuratively. A number of groups currently deal with considerable injuries.

The Falcons are still handling significant concerns at quarterback, and the Vikings are currently down their Week 1 starter, too. Leading targets for a number of AFC groups remain in doubt as we head into the weekend, too. Below are the last injury reports of the week for every single group playing on Sunday– plus the most recent updates from the “Monday Night Football” groups (the Rams host the Giants)– and analysis for each report.

Bengals at Texans

• Bengals: QB Joe Burrow (back), DT B.J. Hill (Achilles) QUESTIONABLE
• Texans: WR Nico Collins (hamstring), G Ed Ingram (groin), EDGE Jadeveon Clowney (knee), pound Jake Hummel (groin) OUT

On Wednesday, Burrow stated, “That’s ridiculous,” when inquired about not dealing with the Texans, and Friday, coach Zac Taylor suggested his franchise quarterback would be excellent to go. He is formally doubtful versus a gifted Houston defense looking to bounce back from a bad Week 1.

The Texans, on the other hand, will lack their leading target in Collins, who harmed his hamstring in practice today. He’s had hamstring concerns formerly, too. Keep In Mind, Jayden Higgins (ACL) is out for the year, so Houston is injuring at pass catcher. They’ll likewise be down Ingram, a starter on the offending line.

Panthers at Falcons

• Panthers: DT Bobby Brown III (back) OUT; OLB Patrick Jones II (back) QUESTIONABLE
• Falcons: QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee), CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) OUT; QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) DOUBTFUL; G Chris Lindstrom (concussion), CB A.J. Terrell (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE

The Panthers lacking Bobby Brown III leaves them thin along the interior protective line behind standout Derrick Brown. Second-round novice Lee Hunter amazed in Week 1 and must be in line for more time as Carolina’s defense wants to recuperate after enabling 59 points recently. In excellent news for the offense, WR Jalen Coker (ankle) practiced completely on Friday and is not on the last injury report.

It’s a lot longer list for the Falcons, who will once againbeginCooper Rush, with Penix Jr. still returning from last season’s ACL surgical treatment and Tagovailoa skeptical with an oblique injury sustained ahead of recently’s video game. Lindstrom and Terrell both practiced totally Friday, an excellent indication for their schedule.

Browns at Buccaneers

• Browns: G Teven Jenkins (back) OUT; CB Tyson Campbell (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
• Buccaneers: S Miles Killebrew (concussion), WR Jalen McMIllan (knee), CB Jacob Parrish (back) QUESTIONABLE

The Browns lack Jenkins for the 2nd straight week. Campbell turned up on the injury report Thursday, when he did not practice, however he was back out there Friday. Todd Monken believed Campbell “moved around well.”

The Buccaneers have actually noted 3 gamers as doubtful after they all practiced totally on Friday: security Miles Killebrew (concussion), pass receiver Jalen McMillan (knee) and cornerback Jacob Parrish (back). Otherwise, Tampa Bay gets in Week 2 fairly healthy.

Packers at Jets

• Packers:DT Warren Brinson (calf), DT Javon Hargrave (knee/concussion) OUT; OL Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), G Aaron Banks (knee), EDGE Lukas Van Ness (concussion), CB Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
• Jets: WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), RB Kene Nwangwu (back), EDGE Joseph Ossai (foot) OUT; EDGE Will McDonald IV (ankle) QUESTIONABLE

The Packers have numerous concerns, mainly in the trenches. An already-struggling offending line is being evaluated by knee conditions to Bako-Bewele and Banks. Both practiced in a minimal style all week, similar to they performed in Week 1. Bako-Bewele began in Week 1 in spite of this status, while Banks was non-active. On the other hand, Hargrave’s doubt harms the interior protective line. Van Ness’ status will be essential for the Packers to produce pressure.

New york city is likewise handling numerous injuries, consisting of to Fitzpatrick– a substantial blow to the secondary. Ossai will miss his 2nd straight video game. McDonald is anticipated to play, per Aaron Glenn. Second-round choice D’Angelo Ponds is anticipated to make his NFL launching.

Vikings at Bears

• Vikings: QB Kyler Murray (concussion), WR Jauan Jennings (individual) OUT; T Brian O’Neill (knee) QUESTIONABLE
• Bears: None

Minnesota will turn to Carson Wentz with Murray out. Murray suffered his concussion simply a couple of plays into his Vikings launching, though Wentz got in and tossed 3 goal passes to rally the Vikings to a win over the Packers. O’Neill’s status deserves tracking. He went from a minimal individual on Wednesday to a non-participant on Thursday.

Chicago had a tidy injury report.

Saints at Ravens

• Saints:LS Zach Wood (calf) OUT; Pound Isaiah Stalbird (shoulder) DOUBTFUL; WR Chris Olave (hamstring), EDGE Chase Young, DT Christen Miller (toe) QUESTIONABLE
• Ravens:Pound Teddye Buchanan (knee), DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck), CB T.J. Tampa (knee) OUT; WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) DOUBTFUL; OLB Trey Hendrickson, T Ronnie Stanley (toe) G John Simpson (groin) QUESTIONABLE

New Orleans will bring some injury issues into Week 2 as it aims to prevent an 0-2 start. Olave and Young were restricted individuals on Friday.

Still, their concerns fade in contrast to Baltimore’s. Flowers had 150 lawns and a goal in less than one half recently before leaving; the hamstring has actually troubled him for a bit, returning to training school. Stanley and Simpson make up 2 beginning offending linemen, while Hendrickson is the leading pass rush. All 3 were restricted on Friday, their very first practice of the week. Buchanan and Madubuike still aren’t rather back from season-ending injuries from in 2015.

Eagles at Titans

• Eagles: EDGE Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) OUT; S Andrew Mukuba (knee) QUESTIONABLE
• Titans: CB Cordale Flott (quad), pound Cedric Gray (concussion), pound James Williams (elbow) QUESTIONABLE

Greenard will miss his 2nd straight video game, a hard blow to the Eagles’ pass rush. Somewhere else on Philadelphia’s protective line, Jalen Carter (wrist) was restricted Friday however does not bring an injury classification. The Titans, on the other hand, saw Flott not practice on Friday after practicing on Wednesday and Thursday. Gray has actually been a complete practice individual all week.

Steelers at Patriots

• Steelers: CB Joey Porter Jr. (not injury associated– conditioning/back), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) OUT; T Troy Fautanu (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
• Patriots: T Dametrious Crownover (knee), CB Carlton Davis III (neck) OUT; OL Ben Brown (knee), pound Dre’Mont Jones (foot) QUESTIONABLE

Porter’s scenario continues to be a sticky oneas the nature of his “injury” recommends, and now he’ll formally miss his 2nd video game in a row. Fautanu logged a complete practice Friday, whereas Pittman did not practice Thursday or Friday and was reduced to out on Saturday.

The greatest injury issue for New England is Davis, who has actually not practiced today. New England is quite thin at cornerback behind Davis, Christian Gonzalez and nickel back Marcus Jones. A.J. Brown (ankle) is likewise out, though he’s not noted due to the fact that he’s on IR.

Raiders at Chargers

• Raiders: CB Darien Porter (foot) OUT; TE Brock Bowers (knee) DOUBTFUL; QB Aidan O’Connell (individual factor) QUESTIONABLE
• Chargers:WR Ladd McConkey (rib), CB Deane Leonard (abdominal areas) QUESTIONABLE

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak stated Bowers will check out his knee ahead of Sunday’s video game before a choice is made, however for now, the 2024 All-Pro is thought about uncertain. Michael Mayer would once again be in line for a hectic day if Bowers can’t play. Backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell is doubtful after not practicing on Thursday and Friday due to the fact that of an individual factor.

Chargers No. 1 pass receiver Ladd McConkey is doubtful after practicing in a restricted style for the very first time today on Friday. Cornerback Deane Leonard (abdominal areas) is doubtful after practicing as a restricted individual all week.

Jaguars at Broncos

• Jaguars: None
• Broncos: WR Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) OUT; RB RJ Harvey (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE

Jacksonville had a tidy injury report.

Denver dismissed pass receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) after he didn’t practice all week. Running back RJ Harvery (hamstring) is doubtful after not practicing on Wednesday and after that practicing on a restricted basis on both Thursday and Friday.

Dolphins at 49ers

• Dolphins: DE Chop Robinson (concussion), pound Ronnie Harrison (hamstring) OUT; LS Tucker Addington (shoulder)
• 49ers:WR De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle) OUT; K Eddie Pineiro (health problem) QUESTIONABLE

Amidst a difficult start to the season, the Dolphins got some more problem in the kind of Robinson suffering a concussion in Wednesday’s practice. The appealing young pass rush will not play Sunday. Inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison (hamstring) is likewise out after not practicing all week. Long snapper Tucker Addington (shoulder) is the only gamer doubtful after being restricted in practice all week.

San Francisco novice pass receiver De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle) went through surgical treatment and will be out for a minimum of a couple months. Kicker Eddie Pineiro (disease) and running back Kaelon Black (groin) are doubtful. Pineiro hasn’t practiced all week, while Black was restricted on Thursday and Friday.

Seahawks at Cardinals

• Seahawks: QB Sam Darnold (glute) OUT; G Anthony Bradford (knee), S Nick Emmanwori (ankle, hip) QUESTIONABLE
• Cardinals:CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) OUT; G Isaac Seumalo (shoulder), G Isaiah Adams (knee), DT Roy Lopez (groin), CB Max Melton (ankle), S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ribs), DT Andrew Billings (knee)

Seattle dismissed beginning quarterback Sam Darnold (glute) for Week 2 after he didn’t practice all week, which implies backup Drew Lock will begin versus the Cardinals. Guard Anthony Bradford is doubtful after being restricted on Wednesday and Thursday before not practicing on Friday. Security Nick Emmanwori (ankle, hip) is getting closer to possibly making his 2026 season launching. He was a minimal practice individual all week.

Much of the Cardinals defense is doubtful today after their Week 1 win at the Los Angeles Chargers. Arizona eliminated cornerback Garrett Williams (Achilles) regardless of him practicing as a minimal individual all week. Guard Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) is doubtful after not practicing on Wednesday however then practicing on both Thursday and Friday.

Leaders at Cowboys

• Leaders: TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring), pound Frankie Luvu (groin) OUT; DT Javon Kinlaw (back) QUESTIONABLE
• Cowboys: S Malik Hooker (lower arm fracture), pound DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) OUT

Washington will lack 2 crucial pieces in this NFC East match. Both Okonkwo and Luvu got harmed in Week 1 versus the Eagles. The Commanders do not have a tight end who can match Okonkwo’s speed and YAC capabilities, however they might utilize more three-wide receiver looks.

The Cowboys hope both Hooker and Overshown can return from their particular injuries after missing out on simply a couple of video games. Hooker went through surgical treatment for his lower arm today while Overshown stays on the fix. Overshown was the green dot, middle linebacker for Dallas in Week 1, however it will be third-round novice Jaoshawn Barham with that obligation in Week 2.

Colts at Chiefs

• Chiefs:T Josh Simmons (back), DB Chamarri Conner (knee) OUT; CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder), DT Chris Jones (calf) QUESTIONABLE
• Colts: WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) OUT; RB D.J. Giddens (knee) doubtful.

The Chiefs once again will lack Patrick Mahomes’ blindside protector as Simmons misses out on another video game with his back disorder. Delane pleased with an interception in his quick NFL launching, and with Conner likewise out, the Chiefs’ protective back depth might be evaluated ought to Delane be not able to play. The Colts’ injury report is quite tidy.

Giants at Rams (Monday)

• Rams: Puka Nacua (hip) QUESTIONABLE
• Giants: TBD

The New York Giants put cornerback Paulson Adebo (knee) on hurt reserve on Friday. Cornerback Deonte Banks (calf) didn’t practice on Friday after being a restricted individual on Thursday. Offending guard Francis Mauigoa (shoulder), left deal with Andrew Thomas (ankle), cornerback Greg Newsome II (rib) and inside linebacker Micah McFadden have actually all practiced in a minimal style on both Thursday and Friday.

Puka Nacua did not practice Friday or Saturday with a hip problem that Sean McVay stated is various than what he handled throughout the preseason and will be noted as doubtful. Fellow wideout Davante Adams practiced completely on Friday after returning from a veteran day of rest. Security Kamren Kitchens (hamstring) didn’t practice on both Thursday and Friday. Security Kam Curl (ankle), linebacker Omar Speights (hip) and linebacker Nate Landman (shoulder) all were restricted on both Thursday and Friday.