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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers remained out of practice on Thursday as he continues recovering from a September 8 meniscus procedure on his knee. Listed as day-to-day, Bowers missed Week 1 and remains unlikely to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. If Bowers is unable to suit up, Michael Mayer will serve as the primary tight end for the Raiders' offense.
Detroit Lions starting outside cornerback D.J. Reed is active for Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills despite being listed as questionable on the injury report with a foot injury. Reed's availability provides a crucial boost to Detroit's secondary in a high-scoring matchup, even as the Lions declared several other defensive backs inactive for the contest.
Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Trey Pipkins missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday as he continues to deal with an injury. Pipkins' repeated absence puts his availability for Sunday's divisional game against the Las Vegas Raiders in serious jeopardy as the Chargers finalize their offensive line preparations.
Undrafted rookie edge rusher Wesley Bailey is expected to take on an expanded role for the Los Angeles Rams following Myles Garrett's placement on injured reserve. Bailey, an impressive performer in training camp and preseason out of Louisville, played two special teams snaps in Week 1 and could log his first defensive snaps on Monday night against the New York Giants as head coach Sean McVay looks for pass-rush depth.
The Los Angeles Rams officially placed star edge rusher Myles Garrett on injured reserve Thursday following a knee scope. Garrett is set to miss at least four weeks, with a potential return date in Week 6 against Arizona. With Garrett sidelined, the Rams will rely on rookie undrafted free agent Wesley Bailey, Byron Young, and Josaiah Stewart to step up along the defensive line starting Monday against the Giants.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is the focal point of offensive schematic adjustments entering Week 2 against Washington. After lining up on the same side as George Pickens produced first downs on all three attempts in Week 1 for 6.3 yards per play, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer aims to utilize these overloaded formations to jumpstart the offense and generate explosive plays.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens expressed a sharp sense of urgency heading into Week 2 against the Washington Commanders after managing just three catches for 28 yards in the opener. To maximize his impact and assist a struggling defense, Dallas is looking to utilize overloaded alignments, pairing Pickens and CeeDee Lamb on the same side of the formation to generate more explosive plays.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was a limited participant in Thursday's practice for the second straight day as he manages back soreness. Burrow took part in positional drills and threw more passes during the media-open portion than on Wednesday. Despite back tightness sidelining him earlier, Burrow called sitting out "ridiculous" and fully intends to start Sunday against the Houston Texans.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix stated that the team is not freaking out following a tough Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Nix acknowledged the clear mistakes from Monday night's game as Denver turns its attention to correcting errors and building momentum for Sunday's Week 2 home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, focusing on establishing consistency in their offensive execution.
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq made an explosive NFL debut in a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans, recording 28 snaps and scoring a touchdown on a 3-yard end-around run. Sadiq finished with three receptions for 21 yards, becoming the first tight end to score his first career touchdown on a rushing play since 1978. After missing OTAs and most of training camp following surgery, the 21-year-old showcased his incredible versatility across multiple formations.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara declared he has no limitations and will make his 2026 season debut Sunday against Baltimore. Recovered from an August MCL sprain that kept him out of Week 1, Kamara logged consecutive full practice sessions this week and stated his knee feels great. He is set to share backfield duties with Travis Etienne and Kendre Miller in his highly anticipated return.
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson declared himself fully healthy and ready for Sunday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers after missing Week 1 with a late-August ankle injury. Henderson was a full participant in practice this week. The 2025 second-round pick, who totaled 911 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, is expected to split backfield touches with Rhamondre Stevenson to help boost a Patriots offense that averaged just 4.1 yards per play in Week 1.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. remained a limited participant in Thursday's practice with his back injury re-listed on the injury report. Porter left the field early alongside medical staff after individual drills. He was previously cleared from the PUP list on Wednesday, but continues to manage the lingering back issue alongside an ongoing contract dispute after sitting out Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was a limited participant in Thursday's practice as he continues to manage his workload following off-season Achilles surgery. Kittle played 46 percent of snaps in Week 1, catching two passes for 12 yards. With several 49ers wide receivers currently sidelined, Kittle stands to benefit from increased targets if active against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was held out of Thursday's practice due to a foot injury after also sitting out Wednesday's session. Mims' status for Friday's practice will be critical in determining whether he will be available for Sunday's home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, representing a growing injury concern for Denver alongside running back RJ Harvey's recent hamstring issue.
Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday after being held out Wednesday with a hamstring injury. The 2025 second-round pick led Denver's backfield with 26 offensive snaps in Monday's opener against Kansas City, recording seven touches for 41 scrimmage yards. His practice upgrade improves his overall outlook for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville.
San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro was sidelined for Thursday's practice due to an ongoing illness, marking his second consecutive missed session. The 49ers are giving Pineiro time to recover before Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but potential kicker workouts in the coming days would indicate growing concern over his gameday availability for head coach Kyle Shanahan's squad.
Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz is positioned to start Sunday's Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears if starter Kyler Murray fails to clear concussion protocol. Wentz stepped in during Week 1 to orchestrate a dramatic comeback victory over Green Bay, completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns with a 123.5 passer rating in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was limited in Thursday's practice as he continues to manage a thumb injury. Meyers has been limited in practice since last week but played through the issue in Week 1, recording two catches for 40 yards and a touchdown while adding a two-yard rush on a 65 percent snap share. He is expected to enter Sunday's contest against Denver without a designation.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels prepares to lead the offense in a crucial NFC East matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Following a strong finish in a 24-22 Week 1 loss to Philadelphia, Daniels looks to establish an earlier offensive rhythm and capitalize on opportunities against Dallas' secondary to help Washington secure its first victory under head coach Dan Quinn's system.
