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NFL injury tracker Week 2: Latest news, fantasy implications as Nico Collins (hamstring) won't play, Kyler Murray (concussion) ruled out, Brock Bowers (knee) doubtful

Everything you need to know injury-wise for Week 2.

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Week 2 is underway, and we're tracking all the injuries heading into the weekend.Jump to a team:AFC East: Bills (played Thurs.) | Dolphins | Patriots | JetsAFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | SteelersAFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | TitansAFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | ChargersNFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | CommandersNFC North: Bears | Lions (played Thurs.) | Packers | VikingsNFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | BuccaneersNFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | SeahawksLive injury updatesNico Collins has been ruled out for the Houston Texans' Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The wide receiver suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and he was not on the field Friday as the team continued preparations.According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, Collins is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.Collins isn't the only wide receiver at risk of missing Week 2. Both Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert each could be without key weapons on Sunday.In Baltimore, Ravens wideout Zay Flowers is doubtful after leaving Week 1 with a hamstring injury. That issue had kept him out of practice all week after head coach Jesse Minter had labeled him day-to-day, but he was back on the field on Friday. Jackson will already not have Ja'Kobi Lane as a target after the rookie was placed on injured reserve following wrist surgery.Ladd McConkey was at Los Angeles Chargers' practice on Thursday, but working off to the side. The wide receiver suffered a rib injury during their Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and was also said to be day-to-day. He did take the field for Friday's practice, but the Chargers have ruled him "questionable" for Sunday's game.Cooper Rush will start again for the Atlanta Falcons with Jack Strand backing him up. Tua Tagovailoa is not fully recovered from the oblique injury that kept him from playing in Week 1 and Michael Penix Jr. (ACL) is "close" to returning, but has been ruled out.Other Week 2 injuries to monitor: Kyler Murray was ruled out by the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a concussion in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. Carson Wentz will get the start against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Kevin O'Connell expects Murray to clear protocol next week.New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) will play Week 2 against the Steelers, he told reporters on Thursday. Henderson missed the opening game with an ankle injury suffered during training camp.Same goes for New Orleans Saints back Alvin Kamara. The veteran sat out Week 1 with a knee sprain, but also declared himself fit to play against the Ravens this week. "I'm going," Kamara said. "If it wasn't right, I wouldn't be in. I feel great, moving well, really no limitations. I feel good." Brock Bowers is doubtful for Sunday's game the Chargers, but he is expected to take part in pregame warmup and will be considered a gametime decision. The tight end had surgery to repair his meniscus and was reportedly set to miss 1-2 games after sitting out the opener. He was on the field for Friday's practice.Here's the rest of the Week 2 injury report (players will be added as teams release their reports):ARIZONA CARDINALSATLANTA FALCONSQB Michael Penix Jr. (knee): OUTCB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles): OUTQB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique): doubtfulG Chris Lindstrom (concussion): questionableCB A.J. Terrell (shoulder): questionableBALTIMORE RAVENSWR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist): OUTCB T.J. Tampa (knee): OUTLB Teddye Buchanan (knee): OUTDT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck): OUTWR Zay Flowers (hamstring): doubtfulOLB Trey Hendrickson (finger): questionableG John Simpson (groin): questionableT Ronnie Stanley (toe): questionableCAROLINA PANTHERSDT Bobby Brown III (back): OUTOLB Patrick Jones II (back): questionableCHICAGO BEARSNo injuries reported.CINCINNATI BENGALSQB Joe Burrow (back): questionableDT B.J. Hill (Achilles): questionableCLEVELAND BROWNSRB Dylan Sampson (knee): OUTRG Teven Jenkins (back): OUTCB Tyson Campbell (ankle): questionableDALLAS COWBOYSS Malik Hooker (forearm): OUTLB Demarvion Overshown (hamstring): OUTDENVER BRONCOSGREEN BAY PACKERSDT Warren Brinson (calf): OUTDT Javon Hargrave (concussion/knee): doubtfulEDGE Lukas Van Ness (concussion): questionableCB Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring): questionableOL Zach Bako-Bewele (knee): questionableOL Aaron Banks (knee): questionableHOUSTON TEXANSWR Nico Collins (hamstring): OUTLB Jake Hummel (groin): OUTG Ed Ingram (groin): OUTDE Jadeveon Clowney (knee): OUTINDIANAPOLIS COLTSWR Ashton Dulin (ankle): OUTRB D.J. Giddens (knee): questionableJACKSONVILLE JAGUARSKANSAS CITY CHIEFSOT Josh Simmons (back): OUTDB Chamarri Conner (knee): OUTDT Chris Jones (calf): questionableCB Mansoor Delane (shoulder): questionableLAS VEGAS RAIDERSCB Darien Porter (foot): OUTTE Brock Bowers (knee): doubtfulLOS ANGELES CHARGERSDB Elijah Molden (hamstring): OUTT Trey Pipkins (knee): OUTWR Ladd McConkey (rib): questionableDB Deane Leonard (abdomen): questionableLOS ANGELES RAMSMIAMI DOLPHINSDE Chop Robinson (concussion): OUTLB Ronnie Harrison (hamstring): OUTThe Vikings placed Jordan Mason on injured reserve. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)Stephen Maturen via Getty ImagesMINNESOTA VIKINGSRB Jordan Mason (thumb): OUTWR Jauan Jennings (personal): OUTQB Kyler Murray (concussion): OUTT Brian O'Neill (knee): questionableNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSWR A.J. Brown (ankle): OUTOT Dametrious Crownover (knee): OUTOLB Dre'Mont Jones (foot): questionable)CB Carlton Davis III (neck): questionableNEW ORLEANS SAINTSLS Zach Wood (calf): OUTLB Isaiah Stalbird (shoulder): doubtfulWR Chris Olave (hamstring): questionableEDGE Chase Young (calf): questionableDL Christen Miller (toe): questionableNEW YORK GIANTSCB Paulson Adebo (knee): OUTNEW YORK JETSWR Omar Cooper (ankle): OUTEDGE Joseph Ossai (foot): OUTS Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin): OUTRB Kene Nwangwu (back): OUTEDGE Will McDonald IV (ankle): questionablePHILADELPHIA EAGLESOLB Jonathan Greenard (pec): OUTS Andrew Mukuba (knee): questionablePITTSBURGH STEELERSCB Joey Porter Jr. (back): OUTWR Michael Pittman (foot): questionableT Troy Fautanu (ankle): questionableSAN FRANCISCO 49ERSTE Jake Tonges (MCL): OUTWR De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle): OUTSEATTLE SEAHAWKSQB Sam Darnold (hip): OUTTAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSCB Jacob Parrish (back): questionableS Miles Killebrew (concussion): questionableWR Jalen McMillan (knee): questionableTENNESSEE TITANSLB Cedric Gray (concussion): questionableLB James Williams (elbow): questionableCB Cordale Flott (quad): questionableWASHINGTON COMMANDERSLB Frankie Luvu (groin): OUTTE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring): OUTNFL injury updates live

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