Week 1’s Sunday slate brought a wave of injuries across the NFL, including a concussion that sidelined Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray and a hamstring issue for Baltimore Ravens playmaker Zay Flowers after a huge first-half performance.
Key takeaways
- Ravens receiver Zay Flowers left the win over Indianapolis after posting 150 receiving yards and a touchdown; his hamstring injury is not viewed as serious, though he is scheduled for an MRI.
- Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was ruled out after sustaining a concussion before halftime against Green Bay.
- Dallas safety Malik Hooker is believed to have fractured his forearm, while linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is being evaluated for a hamstring injury.
- Baltimore rookie receiver Ja’Kobi Lane fractured his wrist and is expected to miss multiple weeks.
- The Chargers lost three players in their defeat to Arizona: Ladd McConkey, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Elijah Molden.
- Washington finished its loss to Philadelphia without tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo, linebacker Frankie Luvu and safety Tyler Owens.
Major Week 1 developments
Flowers was one of Sunday’s most productive receivers before his hamstring forced him from Baltimore’s victory over the Colts. He finished with five receptions, 150 yards and a touchdown. The Ravens also ruled out cornerback T.J. Tampa because of a knee injury during the opening half.
Lane’s wrist fracture adds another concern to Baltimore’s receiving group. The rookie is expected to be unavailable for several weeks.
Murray could not return for Minnesota after being diagnosed with a concussion in the first half of the Vikings’ win over the Packers. The club will now turn its attention to his recovery protocol during the week.
Dallas faces uncertainty following its Sunday night game. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Overshown hurt his hamstring and will receive additional evaluation to establish the extent of the problem. Hooker’s forearm injury is likely a fracture, with further testing also planned.
New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick departed the win over Tennessee with a groin injury and did not re-enter the game. Receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was ruled out with an ankle injury. Initial X-rays did not reveal a fracture, but Cooper is dealing with a sprain and is set for an MRI.
Injuries across the Sunday schedule
Atlanta lost two starters during its defeat against Pittsburgh. Defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand was ruled out with a knee injury, while guard Chris Lindstrom exited with a concussion.
Chicago cornerback Tyrique Stevenson injured his shoulder in the Bears’ victory over Carolina and was unable to return. Detroit guard Christian Mahogany also left his team’s win over New Orleans with a knee injury.
Cleveland running back Dylan Sampson was ruled out in the first half of the Browns’ loss to Jacksonville because of an ankle injury. Jaguars defensive end BJ Green II did not return against Cleveland after hurting his elbow.
Houston linebacker Jake Hummel was ruled out with an abdominal injury during the Texans’ loss to Buffalo. Miami safety Kyle Louis also was declared out after a knee injury in the Dolphins’ defeat against Las Vegas.
Los Angeles could not get McConkey back into its game against Arizona after he suffered a chest injury. Fellow receiver Lambert-Smith was sidelined by a hamstring issue, and cornerback Molden also left with a hamstring injury.
Tampa Bay cornerback Jacob Parrish was ruled out with a back injury in the Buccaneers’ loss to Cincinnati. In Washington’s loss to Philadelphia, Okonkwo was unavailable after a hamstring injury, Luvu exited with a groin issue and Owens did not return because of an ankle injury.
SEO Title: NFL Week 1 Injury Report: Kyler Murray, Zay Flowers and Malik Hooker Updates
SEO Description: NFL Week 1 Sunday injury news includes Kyler Murray’s concussion, Zay Flowers’ hamstring MRI, Malik Hooker’s forearm injury and roster updates across the league.
