Thu Sep 12 00:54:46 UTC 2024: ## NFL Injury Report: Week 2 Brings New Ailments for Many Teams

The NFL season is back in full swing, and unfortunately, that means injuries are too. After just one week, all 32 teams are dealing with a variety of ailments, with some more serious than others.

**Key Injuries to Watch:**

* **Buffalo Bills:** Starting cornerback **Taron Johnson** is out due to a forearm injury, leaving the Bills shorthanded in the secondary. Star quarterback **Josh Allen** was listed with a left hand injury, but he’s expected to play after practicing fully all week.
* **Miami Dolphins:** Starting running back **Raheem Mostert** and wide receiver **Malik Washington** are out for Thursday night’s game. Fellow running back **De’Von Achane** is questionable with an ankle injury, making **Jaylen Wright** and **Jeff Wilson Jr.** potential fantasy options.
* **Baltimore Ravens:** All-Pro linebacker **Roquan Smith** is limited with a shoulder injury, but is expected to play. Linebacker **Kyle Van Noy** was injured in Week 1 and missed practice Wednesday.
* **Las Vegas Raiders:** Starting offensive linemen **Kolton Miller** and **Andre James** were both limited in practice, while starting defensive end **Tyree Wilson** is dealing with a knee injury that doesn’t look good.
* **Carolina Panthers:** Punter **Johnny Hekker** is getting some rest due to a back injury, while edge rusher **Jadeveon Clowney** is also dealing with soreness.
* **New Orleans Saints:** The Saints are without key members of their secondary with cornerback **Marshon Lattimore** (hip/hamstring) and safety **Tyrann Mathieu** (heel) both missing practice.
* **Dallas Cowboys:** Tight end **Jake Ferguson** has a bone bruise and is working to play, but his status is uncertain. Fellow tight end **John Stephens** is out with a hamstring injury.
* **Tampa Bay Buccaneers:** The Buccaneers are dealing with multiple defensive injuries, with starters **K.J. Britt**, **Logan Hall**, **Calijah Kancey**, and **Zyon McCollum** all limited. Safety **Antoine Winfield Jr.** is out with a foot injury.
* **Detroit Lions:** The Lions have injuries on both sides of the ball, with starters **Penei Sewell**, **Marcus Davenport**, and **Kerby Joseph** all missing practice.
* **Green Bay Packers:** Starting quarterback **Jordan Love** is questionable after suffering a knee sprain, but coach Matt LaFleur is hopeful he’ll be ready to start.
* **San Francisco 49ers:** Running back **Christian McCaffrey** has a calf and Achilles injury, but is determined to play despite being ruled out at the last minute in Week 1.
* **Minnesota Vikings:** Wide receiver **Jordan Addison** missed practice with an ankle injury, while linebacker **Andrew Van Ginkel** (foot) also did not practice.
* **Seattle Seahawks:** The Seahawks have multiple starters out with injuries, including running back **Kenneth Walker III**, right tackle **George Fant**, edge rusher **Uchenna Nwosu**, and middle linebacker **Tyrel Dodson**.
* **New York Jets:** Starting cornerbacks **Michael Carter II** and **D.J. Reed** are limited with injuries, but are expected to play.
* **Los Angeles Rams:** The Rams have placed wide receiver **Puka Nacua** on injured reserve, while center **Steve Avila** and left tackle **Joe Noteboom** are also on IR. Starting right guard **Kevin Dotson** is questionable.
* **Pittsburgh Steelers:** Quarterback **Russell Wilson** is limited with a calf injury, while three starting linemen also missed practice.
* **Denver Broncos:** Starting left tackle **Garett Bolles** and starting center **Luke Wattenberg** both missed practice.
* **Chicago Bears:** Both **Keenan Allen** (heel) and **Rome Odunze** (knee) are out for the Bears. Starting defensive end **DeMarcus Walker** also missed practice.

Teams will be looking to manage these injuries as they prepare for Week 2, and fans will be closely monitoring the injury reports to see how their favorite players are progressing.

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