Several NFL players sustained injuries during Week 1, impacting potential availability for Week 2. This report details updates on key players and offers fantasy football implications.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray exited the team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings after a hit from Packers safety Javon Bullard. Murray finished with 3-for-5 for 18 yards and one interception, along with two carries for nine yards. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss Week 2 after exiting the opener on Wednesday.
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson remains out with an ankle injury, with his status for Week 2 against the Steelers uncertain. Despite Henderson’s potential return, Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to maintain a heavy workload, having recorded 23 touches for 95 total yards against Seattle. Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson is dealing with a knee injury, while New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is also nursing a knee injury.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is considered day-to-day after racking up 5 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown before leaving Week 1’s game against the Colts with a hamstring injury. Ja'Kobi Lane will be out for several weeks due to a fractured wrist. Rashod Bateman played the most snaps of any Ravens receiver on Sunday (78).
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey exited Sunday’s game against the Cardinals with a chest injury after posting a 5-82-1 line. If McConkey is ruled out for Week 2, Tre’ Harris is expected to benefit, having played 75% of snaps on Sunday. Other injured wide receivers include Alec Pierce (IND, hand/wrist), Omar Cooper Jr. (NYJ, ankle), and Jalen McMillan (TB, knee).
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers sustained a knee injury.
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