Swift NFC Offensive Player
The Chicago Bears’ running back D’Andre Swift was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after Week 1. Swift rushed 18 times for 124 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns in Chicago’s 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers, marking his second career weekly offensive honor.
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Tonges out for the season
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed tight end Jake Tonges will undergo surgery to repair an MCL injury and miss the remainder of the season. The club also announced rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling will be sidelined about 10 weeks with an ankle issue; San Francisco signed KhaDarel Hodge for added depth.
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Darnold out for Week 2
Seattle ruled QB Sam Darnold out for Week 2 with a glute tendon issue sustained in Week 1. Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold is not expected to go on injured reserve and the team plans to have Drew Lock start at Arizona; the club will re-evaluate Darnold’s recovery day-to-day.
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Mason placed on injured reserve
Minnesota announced RB Jordan Mason underwent surgery on a fractured thumb and has been placed on short-term injured reserve. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Mason should be out about four weeks; the Vikings elevated DeeJay Dallas and added Jerome Ford to the practice-squad mix for backfield depth.
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Ravens place Lane on IR
Baltimore put rookie WR Ja’Kobi Lane on injured reserve after he underwent wrist surgery for a fracture sustained in Week 1. Lane had one catch for 11 yards and a touchdown that was nullified by penalty in his debut; the team expects him to miss at least four games while it weighs roster additions.
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Burrow dealing with back tightness
Cincinnati’s QB Joe Burrow said he is managing back tightness after Week 1 but expects to play in Week 2 versus the Texans. Burrow skipped some practice work and could be limited on the injury report, yet he expressed confidence he can prepare mentally and play unless the issue worsens.
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Bills recovered all four fumbles
Buffalo’s 36-31 win over Houston featured an unusual stat line: both teams fumbled twice, but the Bills recovered all four loose balls. The final turnover came with nine seconds left on C.J. Stroud’s second fumble; Buffalo also benefited when O’Cyrus Torrence recovered James Cook’s fourth-quarter fumble during the decisive drive.
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