{
  "id": 7425387,
  "title": "Notable Week 1 injuries around the NFL that could affect Week 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/notable-week-1-injuries-around-the-nfl-that-could-affect-week-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:35:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/notable-week-1-injuries-around-233550328.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL season kicked off with notable injuries that could impact the upcoming Week 2. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring) and rookie Ja Kobi Lane (wrist) exited their respective games on Sunday. ESPN's Ian Rapoport reported that Flowers' injury may not be serious, and he is set to undergo an MRI for further evaluation. Lane, however, is likely to miss several weeks of the season due to his broken wrist.\n\nIn the Dallas Cowboys' lineup, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) and safety Malik Hooker (forearm) also suffered injuries. The severity of Overshown's hamstring injury is yet to be determined, as he will undergo further testing. Hooker reportedly fractured his forearm and will also be evaluated by medical personnel.\n\nLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey had a strong performance throughout the first three quarters of his team's game before suffering a blow to the chest. Initially listed as questionable, he did not return to the field and has been ruled out for Week 2. Quarterback Kyler Murray of the Minnesota Vikings suffered a concussion after a hit to the head, and he will need to complete the NFL's concussion protocol before playing in the upcoming week.",
  "summary": "He will have to advance through the NFL's concussion protocol before suiting up for Week 2.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}