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NFL Week 2 Inactives: Who Is Out Today? Full Sunday Injury Tracker

Who is out in NFL Week 2? Track confirmed absences, questionable players and Sunday inactives, including Kyler Murray, Zay Flowers, Nico Collins and more.

September 20, 20265 minutes read
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Week 2 has arrived, and several teams will be without major starters Sunday.

The official inactive lists have not yet been released for today’s games; teams announce those roughly 90 minutes before kickoff. This page reflects the final injury reports and confirmed outs entering Sunday morning and should be updated throughout the day as official inactives become available.

Panthers at Falcons

Atlanta already knows it will be without quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. Tua Tagovailoa is listed doubtful with the oblique injury that kept him out of Week 1, making Cooper Rush the expected starter. Guard Chris Lindstrom and cornerback A.J. Terrell are questionable. Carolina has ruled out defensive tackle Bobby Brown III.

Confirmed out: Michael Penix Jr., Billy Bowman Jr., Bobby Brown III
Doubtful: Tua Tagovailoa


Saints at Ravens

Baltimore will be without Zay Flowers, whose hamstring injury ended a huge Week 1 performance. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, linebacker Teddye Buchanan and cornerback T.J. Tampa are also out. Ronnie Stanley, John Simpson and Trey Hendrickson are questionable.

New Orleans has ruled out long snapper Zach Wood, while Chris Olave is questionable with a hamstring injury.

Confirmed out: Zay Flowers, Nnamdi Madubuike, Teddye Buchanan, T.J. Tampa, Zach Wood
Key questionable: Chris Olave, Ronnie Stanley, Trey Hendrickson


Vikings at Bears

The biggest confirmed absence of the early window is Kyler Murray.

Minnesota has ruled its starting quarterback out while he remains in concussion protocol, meaning Carson Wentz will start against Chicago. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings is also out, while right tackle Brian O’Neill is questionable.

Chicago enters the game with no injury designations.

Confirmed out: Kyler Murray, Jauan Jennings
Starting QB: Carson Wentz


Bengals at Texans

Houston will be without its No. 1 receiver.

Nico Collins is out with a hamstring injury, leaving C.J. Stroud without his most established passing-game weapon. Guard Ed Ingram, edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney and linebacker Jake Hummel are also out.

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow is questionable with a back injury, though he finished the week as a full participant and is expected to start.

Confirmed out: Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Jadeveon Clowney, Jake Hummel
Key questionable: Joe Burrow


Steelers at Patriots

Pittsburgh will be without Michael Pittman Jr., who was downgraded to out because of a foot injury. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is also out, while offensive tackle Troy Fautanu is questionable.

New England has ruled out offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover and cornerback Carlton Davis III. Ben Brown and Dre’Mont Jones are questionable.

Confirmed out: Michael Pittman Jr., Joey Porter Jr., Dametrious Crownover, Carlton Davis III
Key questionable: Troy Fautanu, Dre’Mont Jones


Packers at Jets

The Jets enter Sunday particularly depleted.

Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr., Joseph Ossai and Kene Nwangwu are all out. Cooper has since been placed on injured reserve because of his ankle injury. Will McDonald IV is questionable.

Green Bay will be without defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Warren Brinson.

Confirmed out: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr., Joseph Ossai, Kene Nwangwu, Javon Hargrave, Warren Brinson


Browns at Buccaneers

Cleveland has ruled out guard Teven Jenkins with a back injury. Cornerbacks Tyson Campbell and Noah Igbinoghene are questionable.

Tampa Bay does not currently have a confirmed offensive starter ruled out, but receiver Jalen McMillan is questionable with a knee injury. Jacob Parrish and Miles Killebrew are also questionable.

Confirmed out: Teven Jenkins
Key questionable: Jalen McMillan, Tyson Campbell


Eagles at Titans

Philadelphia will again be without edge rusher Jonathan Greenard because of his pectoral injury. Safety Andrew Mukuba is questionable.

Tennessee lists James Williams and Cordale Flott as questionable but has no players officially ruled out on the final report.

Confirmed out: Jonathan Greenard


Afternoon Games

Jaguars at Broncos

Jacksonville enters Sunday in remarkably good health with no players carrying game-status designations.

Denver will be without wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr., who has a foot injury. Rookie running back RJ Harvey is questionable with a hamstring issue.

Confirmed out: Marvin Mims Jr.
Key questionable: RJ Harvey


Raiders at Chargers

The Raiders are once again unlikely to have Brock Bowers.

Bowers is officially doubtful with the knee injury that kept him out of Week 1. Cornerback Darien Porter is out, while quarterback Aidan O’Connell is questionable for a personal matter.

Los Angeles has ruled out Trey Pipkins and Elijah Molden, while Ladd McConkey is questionable with a rib injury.

Confirmed out: Darien Porter, Trey Pipkins, Elijah Molden
Doubtful: Brock Bowers
Key questionable: Ladd McConkey


Seahawks at Cardinals

Seattle will start Drew Lock at quarterback because Sam Darnold is out with his glute injury. Guard Anthony Bradford and safety Ty Okada are also out, while Nick Emmanwori is questionable.

Arizona has ruled out cornerback Garrett Williams and carries six additional questionable designations.

Confirmed out: Sam Darnold, Anthony Bradford, Ty Okada, Garrett Williams
Starting QB: Drew Lock


Commanders at Cowboys

Washington will be without tight end Chig Okonkwo and linebacker Frankie Luvu. Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw is questionable.

Dallas has ruled out linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and safety Malik Hooker.

Confirmed out: Chig Okonkwo, Frankie Luvu, DeMarvion Overshown, Malik Hooker


Dolphins at 49ers

Miami will be without Chop Robinson because of a concussion and linebacker Ronnie Harrison because of a hamstring injury.

San Francisco has ruled out receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with an ankle injury. Running back Kaelon Black and kicker Eddy Pineiro are questionable.

Confirmed out: Chop Robinson, Ronnie Harrison, De’Zhaun Stribling


Sunday Night Football: Colts at Chiefs

Kansas City will be without starting left tackle Josh Simmons and defensive back Chamarri Conner. Defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback Mansoor Delane are questionable.

Indianapolis has ruled out receiver Ashton Dulin, while running back DJ Giddens is questionable.

Confirmed out: Josh Simmons, Chamarri Conner, Ashton Dulin
Key questionable: Chris Jones


Biggest Week 2 Absences

The names most likely to materially alter Sunday’s games are:

Kyler Murray — Vikings
Zay Flowers — Ravens
Nico Collins — Texans
Michael Pittman Jr. — Steelers
Sam Darnold — Seahawks
Minkah Fitzpatrick — Jets
Jonathan Greenard — Eagles
Marvin Mims Jr. — Broncos

The biggest statuses still unresolved entering game day include Chris Olave, Joe Burrow, Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey and Chris Jones.

When Are NFL Inactives Announced?

For the 1 p.m. ET games, expect official lists around 11:30 a.m. ET.

For the afternoon window, inactive lists generally arrive approximately 90 minutes before each game.

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