Brock Bowers is officially out for Week 1, meaning the Las Vegas Raiders are going into their first game without their top weapon. The NFL season just kicked off, and already we’re seeing some absolutely brutal injury reports, signaling a rough start for several teams.
The Starters Scrambling For Kickoff
Forget just one or two guys, some teams are facing a full-on nightmare right out of the gate. The Atlanta Falcons are rolling into the season without their top two quarterbacks, which is just wild. Over in New Orleans, the Saints are without veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan due to a hamstring injury; he sat out practice all week. Tight end Oscar Delp and running back Audric Estime are also out with hamstring and thigh issues, respectively. Even the mighty Baltimore Ravens are down two big defensive pieces with linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee) and two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) both out. Madubuike, who only played two games last season with a neck injury, isn’t being rushed back, which tells you how serious this is. Tampa Bay’s looking thin too, with offensive tackle Justin Skule, running back Sean Tucker, and wide receiver Jalen McMillan all doubtful.
Question Marks Everywhere
While some guys are definitely out, there are plenty of massive names listed as questionable, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. The New York Giants could be without their top wideout, Malik Nabers, for their primetime conference clash with the Dallas Cowboys. That’s a huge blow for such a high-profile game. The Saints’ Alvin Kamara is questionable with an MCL sprain, but there’s a glimmer of hope because he was a full participant in Friday’s practice. Over in Detroit, cornerback Christian Izien is questionable with a groin issue after being limited all week. The Buccaneers also have linebacker Christian Rozeboom (foot) listed as questionable, and the Colts are sweating on linebacker Austin Ajiake (hamstring). Bengals fans can breathe a little easier though, with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and DJ Turner II all carrying no game designations despite being on the injury report. It’s truly wild to think these might be the “cleanest injury reports all year!”
Heading into Week 1, it’s clear some teams are already playing with a handicap. For those questionable guys like Nabers and Kamara, their game-time decisions could swing their matchups. Get ready for some wild opening week action, folks, because the injury bug has bitten early and often.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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