DKNetwork Logo DKNetwork Logo
NFL Injury Report: Latest Updates for Week 2

NFL Injury Report: Latest Updates for Week 2

Updated:

By: DK Network AI

Track the most important injuries across the entire NFL Week 2 slate. This report covers all 16 games and is updated as teams release practice participation and game-status information throughout the week.

Last updated: September 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET


Giants at Rams (Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, MNF)

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Deonte BanksCBGiantsCalfQuestionable
Puka NacuaWRRamsHipQuestionable
Jordan WhittingtonWRRamsQuadricepDoubtful

New York Giants

  • Deonte Banks, CB — Questionable: Calf. Did not practice Friday or Saturday. The 2023 first-round pick’s availability for Monday is uncertain.

On IR/Reserve: Paulson Adebo, CB (knee, placed on IR Friday)

Los Angeles Rams

  • Puka Nacua, WR — Questionable: Hip. Did not practice Friday or Saturday. “Trending the wrong way” ahead of Monday’s game, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
  • Jordan Whittington, WR — Doubtful: Quadricep. Did not practice Friday or Saturday. The Rams could be without both Nacua and Whittington on Monday.

On IR/Reserve: Myles Garrett, DE (knee scope, IR confirmed Monday by McVay, Week 5 eligible)


Completed Games

Colts at Chiefs — Final: IND 30, KC 33 (OT)

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Alec PierceWRColtsHeelOut (in-game)
Charvarius WardCBColtsGroinQuestionable (in-game)

Indianapolis Colts

  • Alec Pierce, WR — Out (in-game): Heel. Came up lame while running a route in the first half and was carted to the locker room. X-rays were negative; further tests set for Monday, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
  • Charvarius Ward, CB — Questionable (in-game): Groin. Suffered a groin injury in the second half. Cam Taylor-Britt stepped in at cornerback.

Kansas City Chiefs

No notable injuries.

Seahawks at Cardinals — Final: SEA 31, ARI 7

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Sam DarnoldQBSeahawksGluteOut (Inactive)

Seattle Seahawks

  • Sam Darnold, QB — Out (Inactive): Glute. Did not play as expected. Coach Macdonald said after the 31-7 win that Darnold is ahead of schedule and has a chance to practice ahead of Week 3 at Washington. Drew Lock started.

On IR/Reserve: Zach Charbonnet, RB (knee/ACL, PUP, Week 5 eligible)

Arizona Cardinals

No notable injuries.

On IR/Reserve: James Conner, RB (foot, designation to return) · Tip Reiman, TE (ankle, PUP, Week 5 eligible)

Commanders at Cowboys — Final: WAS 20, DAL 37

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Jayden DanielsQBCommandersElbowOut (in-game)
Frankie LuvuLBCommandersGroinOut (Inactive)
Chig OkonkwoTECommandersHamstringOut (Inactive)
Cobie DurantCBCowboysHamstringOut (in-game)
Malik HookerSCowboysForearm (Fracture)Out (Inactive)
DeMarvion OvershownLBCowboysHamstringOut (Inactive)

Washington Commanders

  • Jayden Daniels, QB — Out (in-game): Elbow. Injured his left (non-throwing) elbow while bracing a fall on the final play of the first half. Carted off the field with an air cast and ruled out prior to the third quarter. Marcus Mariota finished the game.
  • Frankie Luvu, LB — Out (Inactive): Groin. Inactive after not practicing this week. Suffered a groin strain in Week 1 at Philadelphia, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
  • Chig Okonkwo, TE — Out (Inactive): Hamstring. Inactive after not practicing this week.

On IR/Reserve: Laremy Tunsil, OT (triceps, ~December) · Jer’Zhan Newton, DT (pectoral, ~November)

Dallas Cowboys

  • Cobie Durant, CB — Out (in-game): Hamstring. Exited after colliding with a teammate in the first half and ruled out for the remainder of the game. Shavon Revel replaced him at outside cornerback.
  • Malik Hooker, S — Out (Inactive): Forearm (Fracture). Inactive after not practicing this week.
  • DeMarvion Overshown, LB — Out (Inactive): Hamstring. Inactive after not practicing this week.

On IR/Reserve: Tyler Smith, G (thumb, ~4-6 weeks) · Malik Davis, RB (hip, surgery, season-ending)

Browns at Buccaneers — Final: CLE 23, TB 19

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Teven JenkinsGBrownsBackOut (Inactive)
Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahLBBrownsNeckOut (Inactive)

Cleveland Browns

  • Teven Jenkins, G — Out (Inactive): Back. Inactive after not practicing all week.
  • Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB — Out (Inactive): Neck. Inactive for the second consecutive week.

On IR/Reserve: Dillon Gabriel, QB (back, ~mid-October) · Dylan Sampson, RB (knee, Week 5 eligible)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

No notable injuries.

Jaguars at Broncos — Final: JAC 13, DEN 20

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Marvin Mims Jr.WRBroncosFootOut
RJ HarveyRBBroncosHamstringOut (Inactive)
J.K. DobbinsRBBroncosHamstringOut (in-game)

Jacksonville Jaguars

No active injuries affecting the lineup.

Denver Broncos

  • Marvin Mims Jr., WR — Out: Foot. Ruled out after not practicing this week.
  • RJ Harvey, RB — Out (Inactive): Hamstring. Inactive after being limited Thursday and Friday following a Wednesday DNP.
  • J.K. Dobbins, RB — Out (in-game): Hamstring. Exited in the second half favoring his hamstring and did not return. With Harvey also inactive, Jonah Coleman and Tyler Badie handled the remaining backfield work.

On IR/Reserve: Jonathon Cooper, LB (Exempt List, trial Nov. 10)

Raiders at Chargers — Final: LV 26, LAC 14

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Brock BowersTERaidersKnee (Meniscus)Out (Inactive)
David NjokuTEChargersKneeOut (in-game)
Ladd McConkeyWRChargersRibACTIVE
Derwin James Jr.SChargersHandQuestionable (in-game)

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Brock Bowers, TE — Out (Inactive): Knee (Meniscus). Inactive as expected after limited practices Friday and Saturday. Appears likely to make his season debut Week 3 in New Orleans, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • David Njoku, TE — Out (in-game): Knee. Carted off the field in the second quarter and ruled out. Finished with one catch for nine yards.
  • Ladd McConkey, WR — ACTIVE: Rib. Not on the inactive list after returning as limited Friday following two missed practices.
  • Derwin James Jr., S — Questionable (in-game): Hand. Suffered a hand injury in the first quarter. Tony Jefferson saw increased snaps at safety in his absence.

On IR/Reserve: Tyler Biadasz, C (knee, season-ending) · KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR (hamstring, Week 5 eligible)

Dolphins at 49ers — Final: MIA 13, SF 35

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Mike EvansWR49ersHipQuestionable (in-game)

Miami Dolphins

No notable injuries.

San Francisco 49ers

  • Mike Evans, WR — Questionable (in-game): Hip. Exited in the fourth quarter with a hip injury after catching three passes for 54 yards. The 49ers were already without Demarcus Robinson (ankle, carted off in the second half) and had Jordan Watkins inactive.

On IR/Reserve: Jake Tonges, TE (knee/MCL, surgery, season-ending) · De’Zhaun Stribling, WR (ankle, ~4 weeks) · Ricky Pearsall, WR (knee/PCL, season-ending) · Christian Kirk, WR (calf, Week 5 eligible)

Eagles at Titans — Final: PHI 24, TEN 20

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Saquon BarkleyRBEaglesShoulder (Stinger)Returned
Jonathan GreenardLBEaglesPectoralOut (Inactive)

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Saquon Barkley, RB — Returned: Shoulder (Stinger). Suffered a stinger on the Eagles’ first offensive snap and missed the entire first half. Returned for the start of the third quarter after being cleared.
  • Jonathan Greenard, LB — Out (Inactive): Pectoral. Inactive for a second consecutive game despite practicing limited all week.

On IR/Reserve: Landon Dickerson, G (knee)

Tennessee Titans

No notable injuries.

Steelers at Patriots — Final: PIT 3, NE 20

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Michael Pittman Jr.WRSteelersFootOut (Inactive)
Rico DowdleRBSteelersToeOut (in-game)
Joey Porter Jr.CBSteelersBackOut (Inactive)
Mike OnwenuGPatriotsAnkleOut (in-game)
Carlton Davis IIICBPatriotsNeckOut (Inactive)

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Michael Pittman Jr., WR — Out (Inactive): Foot. Inactive after being limited Wednesday but missing both Thursday and Friday practices.
  • Rico Dowdle, RB — Out (in-game): Toe. Returned from the injury at halftime but was shut down in the second half after aggravating the toe. Jaylen Warren handled the remaining backfield work.
  • Joey Porter Jr., CB — Out (Inactive): Back. Inactive after being limited Wednesday and Thursday under a conditioning label before the back injury designation was added Friday.

On IR/Reserve: DeShon Elliott, S (undisclosed, Week 5 eligible)

New England Patriots

  • Mike Onwenu, G — Out (in-game): Ankle. Carted off the field in the second quarter after T.J. Watt landed on his right ankle. Greg Van Roten replaced him at right guard.
  • Carlton Davis III, CB — Out (Inactive): Neck. Inactive after not practicing all week.

On IR/Reserve: A.J. Brown, WR (ankle, ~Week 8)

Vikings at Bears — Final: MIN 9, CHI 3

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Kyler MurrayQBVikingsConcussionOut (Inactive)
Jauan JenningsWRVikingsPersonalOut (Inactive)
Caleb WilliamsQBBearsHamstringOut (in-game)

Minnesota Vikings

  • Kyler Murray, QB — Out (Inactive): Concussion. Inactive after failing to gain clearance from an independent neurologist. Carson Wentz started with J.J. McCarthy as the backup. Murray is expected to clear the protocol next week and is on track to play Week 3 at Tampa Bay, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
  • Jauan Jennings, WR — Out (Inactive): Personal. Inactive due to a personal matter.

On IR/Reserve: Jordan Mason, RB (thumb, placed on IR)

Chicago Bears

  • Caleb Williams, QB — Out (in-game): Hamstring. Suffered a non-contact injury scrambling inside the Minnesota 10-yard line in the fourth quarter. Was in visible pain, needed assistance to the medical tent, and was carted to the locker room. Tyson Bagent finished the game. Severity not yet known.

On IR/Reserve: Kyler Gordon, CB (calf, PUP, Week 5 eligible)

Panthers at Falcons — Final: CAR 34, ATL 3

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Jonathon BrooksRBPanthersGroinQuestionable (in-game)
Tua TagovailoaQBFalconsObliqueOut (Inactive)
Michael Penix Jr.QBFalconsKneeOut (Inactive)
A.J. Terrell Jr.CBFalconsGroinOut (in-game)

Carolina Panthers

  • Jonathon Brooks, RB — Questionable (in-game): Groin. Exited in the fourth quarter and was seen heading to the locker room, per Mike Kaye of ESPN. Five carries for 16 yards and one catch before the exit.

On IR/Reserve: Brady Christensen, G (hamstring, Week 5 eligible) · Ikem Ekwonu, OT (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible) · Taylor Moton, OT (NFI)

Atlanta Falcons

  • Tua Tagovailoa, QB — Out (Inactive): Oblique. Officially inactive after not practicing since straining his oblique Sep. 10. Cooper Rush started for the second consecutive week.
  • Michael Penix Jr., QB — Out (Inactive): Knee. Inactive despite being a full participant in practice all week. Has not been cleared for game action as he works back from last November’s ACL tear. Could be cleared to start Thursday’s Week 3 game against the Packers, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
  • A.J. Terrell Jr., CB — Out (in-game): Groin. Ruled out in the first half. C.J. Henderson replaced him at outside cornerback.

Packers at Jets — Final: GB 20, NYJ 17 (OT)

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Jayden ReedWRPackersNeckOut (in-game)
Aaron BanksGPackersToeOut (in-game)
Zach Bako-BeweleOTPackersKneeOut (in-game)
Minkah FitzpatrickSJetsGroinOut (Inactive)

Green Bay Packers

  • Jayden Reed, WR — Out (in-game): Neck. Placed on a backboard and carted off the field after the Packers’ second offensive snap. Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Skyy Moore, Bo Melton and J. Michael Sturdivant handled WR reps the rest of the way.
  • Aaron Banks, G — Out (in-game): Toe. Exited in the second quarter. Jager Burton took over at left guard.
  • Zach Bako-Bewele, OT — Out (in-game): Knee. Carted off the field in the first quarter. Anthony Belton replaced him at right tackle.

On IR/Reserve: Josh Jacobs, RB (personal, Exempt List) · Micah Parsons, DE (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible)

New York Jets

  • Minkah Fitzpatrick, S — Out (Inactive): Groin. Inactive after not practicing this week. Expected to miss two to three weeks, per Jordan Schultz.

On IR/Reserve: Omar Cooper Jr., WR (ankle, expected to be placed on IR, ~4 weeks) · Tim Patrick, WR (groin, placed on IR Saturday)

Saints at Ravens — Final: NO 24, BAL 17

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Chris OlaveWRSaintsHamstringACTIVE
Kelvin Banks Jr.OTSaintsAnkleOut (in-game)
Zay FlowersWRRavensHamstringOut (Inactive)
Nnamdi MadubuikeDLRavensNeckOut (Inactive)

New Orleans Saints

  • Chris Olave, WR — ACTIVE: Hamstring. Not on the inactive list and played. Caught eight of 10 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown.
  • Kelvin Banks Jr., OT — Out (in-game): Ankle. Carted to the locker room during the game. The 2025 first-round pick has started 19 games at left tackle. Asim Richards finished the game in his place.

On IR/Reserve: Audric Estime, RB (thigh, Week 5 eligible)

Baltimore Ravens

  • Zay Flowers, WR — Out (Inactive): Hamstring. Inactive after being downgraded from Doubtful to Out on Saturday.
  • Nnamdi Madubuike, DL — Out (Inactive): Neck. Inactive for the second consecutive game this season.

On IR/Reserve: T.J. Tampa, CB (knee, placed on IR Saturday) · Ja’Kobi Lane, WR (wrist fracture, surgery, ~4 weeks)

Bengals at Texans — Final: CIN 20, HOU 6

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Joe BurrowQBBengalsBackACTIVE
Nico CollinsWRTexansHamstringOut (Inactive)

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Joe Burrow, QB — ACTIVE: Back. Not on the inactive list after returning to full participation Friday. Cleared to start.

Houston Texans

  • Nico Collins, WR — Out (Inactive): Hamstring. Inactive after not practicing this week. May miss two games, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

On IR/Reserve: Tank Dell, WR (knee, Week 5 eligible) · Braden Smith, OT (foot) · Henry To’oTo’o, LB (shoulder, Week 5 eligible)

Lions at Bills — Final: DET 31, BUF 41

PlayerPosTeamInjuryStatus
Blake MillerOTLionsKneeOut (Inactive)

Detroit Lions

  • Blake Miller, OT — Out (Inactive): Inactive for Thursday night’s game after missing all practices this week with a knee injury.

D.J. Reed (foot) cleared pregame and was active.

On IR/Reserve: Isiah Pacheco, RB (back, surgery Sep. 15, ~12 weeks) · Brian Branch, S (Achilles, PUP, Week 5 eligible) · Kerby Joseph, S (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible)

Buffalo Bills

No notable injuries.


DK Network AI is your always-on content co-pilot, built to help bring stories to life faster and smarter. Every AI-assisted article receives human editorial oversight and final approval from a DraftKings Network editor before publication.