Injuries are unfortunately just a part of football, and several star players are in danger of missing Week 2 of the regular season. Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has already ruled out wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for Sunday, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is undergoing season-ending knee surgery, and Saquon Barkley is questionable for “Thursday Night Football.”
Below, we will examine the midweek injury reports for all 28 teams scheduled to play Sunday and analyze the final injury report for Thursday night’s matchup between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team. If you have a question about an NFL injury heading into Week 2, this is the place to be.
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New York Giants at Washington Football Team (-3.5)
- Giants: G Shane Lemieux (knee), TE Evan Engram (calf), LB Cam Brown (hamstring) OUT; RB Saquon Barkley (knee) QUESTIONABLE
- Washington: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) IR
The Giants are dealing with several notable injuries on offense. Engram missed the season opener with his calf injury and apparently hasn’t recovered enough just yet to feel comfortable suiting up. Lemieux will also miss Week 2 after playing 17 snaps in the season opener, and to make matters worse, Barkley is questionable. Coming off of a torn ACL from last season, Barkley has been a limited participant in practice all week. He played just 29 snaps in the season opener and rushed 10 times for 26 yards.
Washington will be without Fitzpatrick for the next 6-8 weeks or so, but on a positive note, star running back Antonio Gibson (shoulder) did not receiving an injury designation for the game. He was a limited participant in practice Monday, but returned as a full participant Tuesday.
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San Francisco 49ers (-3.5) at Philadelphia Eagles
Analysis to come.
New England Patriots (-5.5) at New York Jets
The Patriots had two starters who did not practice on Wednesday, as offensive tackle Trent Brown is dealing with a calf issue and linebacker Kyle Van Noy was out due to an interesting designation: “throat.” Offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste (hamstring) and linebacker Ronnie Perkins (shoulder) were limited participants.
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears (-2.5)
Analysis to come.
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns (-12.5)
Analysis to come.
Denver Broncos (-6) at Jacksonville Jaguars
Analysis to come.
Buffalo Bills (-3.5) at Miami Dolphins
The only player who did not participate on Wednesday for the Bills due to injury was wide receiver Gabriel Davis, who is nursing an ankle injury. Defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (calf), wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (shoulder) and linebacker Matt Milano (ankle) were all limited participants.
New Orleans Saints (-3.5) at Carolina Panthers
Everyone was present and accounted for in Carolina on Wednesday, but defensive lineman DaQuan Jones was a limited participant with a groin injury. The Panthers also had a couple of offensive guards who were limited in John Miller (illness) and Pat Elflein (hip).
Los Angeles Rams (-4) at Indianapolis Colts
Analysis to come.
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5)
The Steelers sat out quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, but that was a coach’s decision. Linebacker Robert Spillane (shin) and defensive tackle Carlos Davis (knee) were limited.
Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals (-4.5)
Analysis to come.
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-12.5)
Analysis to come.
Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks (-5.5)
The Titans had some notable names listed on their Wednesday injury report. Pass-rusher Bud Dupree was the only DNP due to a knee injury. Star wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee), tight end Anthony Firkser (knee), pass-rusher Harold Landry (groin) and linebacker David Long (hamstring) were limited participants.
Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers (-3)
Analysis to come.
Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) at Baltimore Ravens
Analysis to come.
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-11)
Analysis to come.
