NFL season kicks off, fans and fantasy football managers are eagerly awaiting the first week's action. However, injuries can quickly change the landscape of a game or a fantasy lineup. In this injury update, there is a comprehensive overview of the status of key players for Week 1.
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals): Burrow is set to start in Week 1 after recovering from an offseason elbow injury.
He'll face a formidable Steelers defense.
Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals): Murray remains on the PUP list due to his ACL/meniscus tear from last season. Joshua Dobbs will start for the Cardinals.
Breece Hall (New York Jets): Hall is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Bills. He's expected to play, marking his return from an ACL injury.
Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts): Taylor will start the season on injured reserve as he recovers from offseason ankle surgery.
Zack Moss is doubtful for Week 1, leaving the Colts' backfield situation uncertain.
Rhamondre Stevenson (New England Patriots): Stevenson is questionable for Week 1 due to illness. Ezekiel Elliott might handle a larger workload if Stevenson can't play.
Zack Moss (Indianapolis Colts): Moss is doubtful for Week 1 as he continues to recover from a broken arm. Deon Jackson and Evan Hull could step in.
Cordarrelle Patterson (Atlanta Falcons): Patterson is questionable for Week 1 with a thigh injury.
Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier may handle most of the running back duties.
Kendre Miller (New Orleans Saints): Miller is questionable with a hamstring injury. Kirk Merritt and Tony Jones could see additional playing time.
Cooper Kupp (Los Angeles Rams): Kupp is on injured reserve and will miss at least three games. Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, and Puka