NFL Week 2 injury report: Lions down two starting…

After a chaotic Week 1, the runaway train that is the NFL barrels into the Week 2 slate. As is often the case, one of the key storylines in any given week is injuries, and Week 2 is no exception. 

Unfortunately, the NFL opening weekend handed out its fair share of injury news. Kyler Murray’s Vikings debut was cut short due to a concussion he suffered in the first quarter; the Chargers saw standout receiver Ladd McConkey go down in their upset loss to the Cardinals, and Sam Darnold is dealing with a soft tissue injury that forced him out of the opener in the first quarter and will sideline him for Week 2. 

On top of that, Patriots wideout A.J. Brown (ankle), Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson (knee), and Rams pass rusher Myles Garrett (knee) all landed on IR. 

Needless to say, there’s a lot to catch up on when it comes to injuries and, as most teams hit the practice field for the first time on Wednesday, we’ll get some key updates. Below, we’ll dive into each team’s initial injury report, and we’ll provide the final injury report and game statuses for Thursday night’s contest between the Lions and Bills. 

Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills

• Thursday, 8:15 p.m. (Stream: Amazon)

Lions game statuses: OG Christian Mahogany (hip), OT Blake Miller (knee) OUT; CB D.J. Reed (foot) QUESTIONABLE
Bills game statuses: S Cole Bishop (knee/groin), RB TY Johnson (hamstring), DL T.J. Sanders (knee/illness) QUESTIONABLE

The Lions’ injury report for “Thursday Night Football” is worrisome, as starting right tackle Blake Miller (knee) and starting left guard Christian Mahogany (hip) have officially been ruled out. Plus, veteran defensive back D.J. Reed is questionable with a foot injury after being a limited participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bills safety Cole Bishop (knee/groin), running back Ty Johnson (hamstring) and defensive lineman T.J. Sanders (knee/illness) are all questionable to play on Thursday. All three were limited participants in practice Wednesday. 

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

• Sunday, 1 p.m. (Fox, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Panthers pass rusher Patrick Jones II, who missed the season opener with a back issue, sat out of practice on Wednesday, as did defensive tackle Bobby Brown III. Wide receiver Jalen Coker, who caught eight passes for a whopping 138 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, was limited with an ankle injury. He was seen in a walking boot earlier this week, but is aiming to play on Sunday. 

Down in Atlanta, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (oblique), cornerback A.J. Terrell (shoulder) and offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Quarterbacks Cooper Rush (back) and Michael Penix Jr. (knee) were full participants. Could Penix return on Sunday? 

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

• Sunday, 1 p.m. (Fox, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings (personal) was the only player to miss practice Wednesday. Linebacker Blake Cashman (wrist), quarterback Kyler Murray (concussion), offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (knee) and pass rusher Andrew Van Ginkel (chest) were limited participants. 

For the Bears, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (illness) and offensive tackle Darnell Wright (knee) missed practice on Wednesday. Running back Kyle Monangai (hamstring), cornerback Malik Muhammad (ankle), defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (shoulder), running back D’Andre Swift (ankle/knee), offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo (knee) and safety Xavier Woods (groin) were limited. 

Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans

• Sunday, 1 p.m. (Fox, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter (wrist) and defensive back Cooper DeJean (calf/abdomen) missed practice on Wednesday, while pass rusher Jonathan Greenard was limited with a pectoral issue. 

Titans starting linebacker Cedric Gray has cleared concussion protocol after missing the season opener vs. Chicago, and he was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Fellow linebacker James Williams was limited with an elbow issue. 

Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots

Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (ankle) and tight end Darnell Washington (personal) missed practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. were limited. Porter is an interesting case because Pittsburgh says it’s non-injury related, with a “conditioning” tag. He did not suit up last Sunday due to a back injury, but is famously seeking a contract extension. 

For the Patriots, offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover (knee) and cornerback Carlton Davis III (neck) missed practice on Wednesday. Center Ben Brown (knee), defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (foot) and linebacker Robert Spillane (knee) were limited. 

Green Bay Packers at New York Jets

• Sunday, 1 p.m. (Fox, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Defensive tackle Warren Brinson was the lone Packer to miss practice on Wednesday due to a calf injury. Offensive lineman Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), offensive guard Aaron Banks (knee), defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (knee/concussion), linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (Achilles), pass rusher Barryn Sorrell (foot), pass rusher Lukas Van Ness (concussion) and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (ankle) were limited participants. 

Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), running back Kene Nwangwu (back) and pass rusher Joseph Ossai (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. Cornerback D’Angelo Ponds (calf) and linebacker Jamien Sherwood (knee) were limited. 

Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

For the Browns, offensive guard Teven Jenkins is still sidelined with his back injury. Center Parker Brailsford (thumb), defensive tackle Maliek Collins (quad), offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins (back) and offensive tackle Dawand Jones (head) were limited participants on Wednesday. 

Buccaneers safety Miles Killebrew (concussion) and cornerback Jacob Parrish (back) were limited participants in practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan (knee) and running back Sean Tucker (hamstring) were full participants. 

New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens

For the Saints, tight end Juwan Johnson (illness) and linebacker Isaiah Stalbird (shoulder) missed practice on Wednesday. Defensive end Cameron Jordan and rookie tight end Oscar Delp were limited with hamstring injuries. 

The Ravens‘ injury report was pretty loaded on Wednesday. Wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring), pass rusher Trey Hendrickson (finger), offensive guard John Simpson (groin), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe) and cornerback T.J. Tampa (knee) missed practice, while linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee), safety Keondre Jackson (shoulder) and defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) were limited participants. 

Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was limited in practice with a back injury, but he told reporters he plans on playing Sunday vs. Houston. Pass rusher Shemar Stewart was a full participant with his knee injury.

Texans pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and linebacker Jake Hummel (groin) missed practice on Wednesday, while wide receiver Nico Collins was limited with a hamstring injury. 

Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos

Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (hip), wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (thumb), linebacker Foye Oluokun (wrist), wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) and offensive guard Cole Van Lanen (knee) were limited participants in practice on Wednesday. 

For the Broncos, running back RJ Harvey (hamstring) and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) missed practice on Wednesday. 

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers

For the Raiders, tight end Brock Bowers (knee) and cornerback Darien Porter (foot) missed practice on Wednesday. Running back Ashton Jeanty was listed on the injury report with his ankle issue, but was a full participant. 

Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib), cornerback Elijah Molden (hamstring), offensive tackle Trey Pipkins (knee) and defensive tackle Teair Tart (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday. Cornerback Deane Leonard (abdomen) and defensive end Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) were limited. 

Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys

• Sunday, 4:25 p.m. (Fox, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (groin) and tight end Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday, while pass rushers Dorance Armstrong (knee), K’Lavon Chaisson (knee), Charles Omenihu (ankle) and Odafe Oweh (calf) were limited participants. Defensive tackle Daron Payne (knee) and wide receiver Jaylin Lane (groin) were also limited. 

In Dallas, safety Malik Hooker (forearm) and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday. Pass rusher James Houston was limited with a shoulder injury. 

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

• Sunday, 4:25 p.m. (Fox, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (glute) is still not practicing. He’s expected to miss roughly four weeks, but will not be placed on injured reserve. Safety Ty Okada (hamstring) joined him on the sideline. Offensive guard Anthony Bradford (knee), safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle/hip), offensive tackle Josh Jones (knee) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (back) were limited participants.

For the Cardinals, offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo sat out with a shoulder injury, while offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (knee), linebacker Jack Gibbens (shoulder), defensive lineman Roy Lopez (groin), cornerback Max Melton (ankle), linebacker Cody Simon (shoulder), safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ribs) and cornerback Garrett Williams (Achilles) were limited participants. In good news, rookie running back Jeremiyah Love was not listed on the report. 

Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers

• Sunday, 4:25 p.m. (Fox, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Linebacker Ronnie Harrison (hamstring) was the lone Dolphin to miss practice on Wednesday. Pass rusher Chop Robinson (concussion) and tight end Seydou Traore (thumb/Achilles) were limited participants. Quarterback Malik Willis was also listed on the injury report with a toe injury, but he was a full participant. 

49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro was the only player who missed practice on Wednesday for a completely medical reason, as he sat out with an illness. Defensive lineman Keion White (back), tight end George Kittle (Achilles), defensive lineman Khalid Kareem (shoulder) and fullback Kyle Juszczyk (finger) were limited participants. 

Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs

• Sunday, 8:20 p.m. (NBC, Stream: Fubo, try for free)

Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (groin) missed practice on Wednesday, while linebacker Austin Ajiake was a limited participant with a hamstring injury. 

Chiefs defensive back Chamarri Conner (knee) and offensive tackle Josh Simmons (back) missed practice on Wednesday, while defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) was limited.