NFL Week 2 Injury Tracker: Kyler Murray Ruled Out, Carson Wentz to Start vs. Bears

The Vikings announced on Friday that quarterback Kyler Murray has been ruled out of Sunday’s game vs. the Bears. Murray returned to practice this week after suffering a concussion against the Packers, but will officially miss Week 2. Carson Wentz will start in Murray’s place. The Vikings also announced that receiver Jauan Jennings will be out due to personal reasons.

Earlier this week, the Vikings placed running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to a small fracture in his thumb. All players that land on IR must miss at least four games.

Here’s a look at some other notable injury updates from around the league.

Bills

The Bills poured it on the Lions’ defense in the opening game at their new stadium, but there is now concern about receiver DJ Moore, who exited the win early with shoulder and stinger injuries. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the following day that Moore is “day-to-day,” and his status is up in the air for their Week 3 matchup against the Chargers.

Seahawks

As anticipated, the Seahawks will officially be without starting quarterback Sam Darnold when they take on the Cardinals in Week 2, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed to reporters on Wednesday. Darnold, who exited Seattle’s 13–10 win over the Patriots early, is dealing with a glute injury.

Macdonald also noted that they don’t expect Darnold to land on injured reserve at this point, and that Drew Lock will start again for the Seahawks. Third-stringer Jalen Milroe will back him up.

Bengals

In other quarterback injury news, Joe Burrow announced Wednesday that he is dealing with back tightness. Burrow, who has missed significant time in three seasons due to injury, told reporters he plans to play on Sunday against the Texans.

Lions

The Lions will be without two of their starting offensive linemen on Thursday against the Bills. Both rookie tackle Blake Miller and guard Christian Mahogany have been ruled out for the game, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic.

49ers

The 49ers are placing a couple players on injured reserve, starting with rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who sustained a deltoid sprain in the team’s win over the Rams. Kyle Shanahan told reporters that Stribling underwent surgery on Wednesday and that he is expected to miss “close to 10 weeks” with the injury. The team also placed tight end Jake Tonges on IR after he sustained an MCL injury in the game. Tonges will miss the rest of the season.

Kyle Shanahan told reporters that Stribling underwent surgery on Wednesday and that he is expected to miss “close to 10 weeks” with the injury.

Ravens

Ravens coach Jesse Minter announced Wednesday that rookie receiver Ja’Kobi Lane will be placed on IR after undergoing surgery for his wrist injury in the morning. Veteran receiver Zay Flowers, who caught five passes for 150 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s win over the Colts, remains “day-to-day” with a hamstring injury. Flowers did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but returned on Friday ahead of their game against the Saints.

Chargers

Third-year receiver Ladd McConkey will not practice on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim. McConkey exited Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals with a rib injury after catching five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers’ offense was not as good when McConkey left the game. The team takes on the Raiders this week.

Falcons

The Falcons officially ruled out third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for Week 2, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. According to Rapoport, Cooper Rush is expected to start again for Atlanta and has been taking first-team reps.

Texans

Wide receiver Nico Collins was limited with a hamstring injury on Wednesday, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Collins, who caught seven passes for 75 yards and a touchdown against the Bills in Week 1, will have tests done on his hamstring to determine its severity.

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