Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray injuries shake up NFL Week 2 storylines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Entering NFL Week 2, injuries have plagued several teams, affecting quarterback positions. Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks is out with a unique hip and glute tendon injury, while Kyler Murray of the Minnesota Vikings suffered a concussion in Week 1. Drew Lock will lead the Seahawks against the Arizona Cardinals, and Carson Wentz could start for the Vikings against the Chicago Bears. The Los Angeles Rams host the New York Giants after a disappointing Week 1 performance, while the Green Bay Packers seek a rebound against the New York Jets after their loss to the Vikings. Notable injuries also include A.J. Brown of the New England Patriots, placed on injured reserve with a severe high-ankle sprain.
- •Seahawks' Sam Darnold out, Drew Lock to start against Cardinals.
- •Vikings' Kyler Murray concussed; Carson Wentz may start vs. Bears.
- •Rams aim to bounce back vs. Giants after scoring seven points in Week 1.
- •Packers aim for bounce-back win after loss to Vikings, face Jets.
- •Patriots' A.J. Brown placed on IR; expected to miss at least four weeks.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, Rams among top stories entering NFL Week 2
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