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NFL News Updates: Cooper Kupp, Isiah Pacheco injured Sunday, Justin Fields prepares to start again for the Steelers in Week 3

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NFL News Updates: Cooper Kupp, Isiah Pacheco injured Sunday, Justin Fields prepares to start again for the Steelers in Week 3

There are nine 2-0 teams remaining after Week 2, as the Philadelphia Eagles missed their chance to join that group after their 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on “Monday Night Football.” Among the leaders are the Saints, who can’t seem to stop scoring, and the reigning champion Chiefs, who defeated another AFC contender on the final play of the game. However, Kansas City lost running back Isiah Pacheco for the game, and his ankle injury, along with an ankle injury to Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, are the biggest injuries to occur in Week 2 on Sunday.

Isiah Pacheco loses win over Bengals with ankle injury

The Chiefs are 2-0, and they did it the hard way, narrowly beating the Ravens on opening night and kicking a 51-yard field goal from Harrison Butker in Week 2. That win over Cincinnati, however, could hinge more on what Kansas City lost in that game.

After 19 carries for 90 yards and five catches for another 21 yards, Pacheco was forced off the field with what head coach Andy Reid described as an ankle injury.

On Sunday night, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported that Pacheco left the stadium on crutches and a walker. More testing will be conducted on Monday.

Cooper Kupp out for ‘longer period’

The Rams could be in serious trouble at wide receiver after Cooper Kupp left Sunday’s blowout loss to the Cardinals with an ankle injury. Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Kupp will be out “for an extended period of time.” It’s unclear if he will go on the injured list or how long he will be sidelined.

However, it would be a huge blow if Kupp were to be unable to play for an extended period of time, as Puka Nacua is expected to be out for five to seven weeks due to a PCL injury.

The Steelers (2-0) expect Justin Fields to return at quarterback as Russell Wilson continues to recover from a calf injury.

“We’re preparing for Justin,” Tomlin said Tuesday. “We’re going to stay in that mindset until something happens. Hypotheticals are a waste of time.”

Through two games, Fields has thrown for 273 yards and one touchdown with a quarterback rating of 94.4.

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Steelers prepare for Justin Fields to start Week 3

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is in the “same posture” when it comes to its quarterback situation this week. Russell Wilson (calf) will be a limited participant in practice this week while Justin Fields prepares for another week as the team’s starter.

The Steelers host the Chargers on Sunday afternoon.

Tomlin prepares for Justin Fields’ start against the Chargers.

Tomlin: “We’re preparing for Justin. We’re going to stay in that mindset until something happens. Hypotheticals are a waste of time.”

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) September 17, 2024

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM GMT+2

Kareem Hunt reunion in Kansas City?

With Isiah Pacheco out, the Chiefs invite Hunt for a visit on Tuesday.

Hunt began his NFL career with the Chiefs and spent two seasons in Kansas City, where he recorded 2,151 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in two seasons.

With RB Isiah Pacheco expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, the Chiefs are bringing former RB Kareem Hunt back to Kansas City for a visit on Tuesday, according to league sources. Hunt could fill the Chiefs’ running back void. photo.twitter.com/2NBZwJAthq

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2024
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 2:11 PM GMT+2

Skyler Thompson’s replacement in Miami is Tyler Huntley

The #Dolphins signs former Pro Bowl QB Snoop Huntley of the #Raven practice team, according to sources.

With Tua Tagovailoa now under the concussion protocol, Skylar Thompson is set to start Sunday in Seattle, and Huntley could be a factor in the coming weeks. photo.twitter.com/VYlU3v3GOo

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 16, 2024
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 2:04 PM GMT+2

Eagles WR AJ Brown expected to miss ‘couple weeks’ with hamstring injury

The Philadelphia Eagles star told ESPN on Monday night during Philadelphia’s shocking 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that he expects to be out “a couple of weeks” because of the injury.

Eagles WR AJ Brown said he expects to miss “a couple of weeks” due to a hamstring injury, according to Lisa Salters on the MNF broadcast

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) September 17, 2024
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 01:24 GMT+2

Patriots LB Ja’Whaun Bentley out for the entire season

Patriots linebacker Ja’Wahun Bentley will miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.

#Patriots The injury to standout LB Ja’Whaun Bentley is worse than commonly known, with sources reporting he will be out for the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.

Bentley had over 100 tackles in each of the last three seasons and was on his way out again. A harsh reality. photo.twitter.com/ysMGlNCwkR

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 16, 2024
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 12:43pm GMT+2

What went wrong with the Cowboys defense?

It appears the Cowboys defense is out of sync after their 44-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints last Sunday.

Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer didn’t think it was a matter of effort, they just got beat.

Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer on yesterday’s loss: “I don’t really think it was an effort thing. That team beat us off the snap a couple times. … We didn’t get going fast enough. … I’ve just got to do a better job.” photo.twitter.com/foPV8qkb3H

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) September 16, 2024

However, the Cowboys’ best defender said the exact opposite.

Micah Parsons on his @BleacherReport podcast about the Cowboys’ 44-19 loss to the Saints: “Not all 11 players played their best. … You have a standard… we didn’t live up to that standard. … I’m determined to do this right.” photo.twitter.com/auymquUq0K

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) September 16, 2024
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 12:41pm GMT+2

Deebo Samuel out for a few weeks

The San Francisco 49ers are without another star for the foreseeable future. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss a few weeks with a calf injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Monday. No details have been released yet on his return timeline.

Samuel had 110 receiving yards on eight catches in the 49ers’ loss to the Vikings on Sunday, the most on the team.

Click on the photo to read more about Deebo Samuel’s injury. (AP/Abbie Parr)
Mon, September 16, 2024 at 11:38 PM GMT+2

Cooper Kupp out for ‘longer period’

The Los Angeles Rams will be without wide receiver Cooper Kupp for an “extended period of time” after he suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals.

It is unclear how long Kupp will be out and whether he will end up on IR.

Click on the photo to read more about Cooper Kupp’s injury. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mon, September 16, 2024 at 9:46 PM GMT+2

Reported Prediction for Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco: 6-8 Weeks
Mon, September 16, 2024 at 8:51 PM GMT+2

Panthers HC Dave Canales explains why Bryce Young is benched

The Panthers have reportedly had enough of Bryce Young and will be benching him in favor of Andy Dalton. Rookie head coach Dave Canales spoke to the media on Monday about the matter. It is unclear what role team owner David Tepper played in the move.
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM GMT+2

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco Reportedly Fractured Fibula

It appears Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco will be out for an extended period of time. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pacheco fractured his fibula on Sunday against the Bengals.

#Chieftains According to sources, star player RB Isiah Pacheco, who left the stadium with a running shoe and crutches, broke his fibula.

More information is emerging to determine the severity and damage, but Pacheco is unlikely to be affected in real time. photo.twitter.com/9xA4hOsMyE

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 16, 2024
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 3:29 PM GMT+2

Amon-Ra St. Brown avoids serious injury

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown appears to have avoided serious injury after being knocked out near the end of Detroit’s 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers.

Although Lions WR Amon-Ra was injured Sunday, he was initially believed to have only a contusion and cramping, a source said.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2024
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM GMT+2

Is this the best Saints team since 2009?

It’s only been two games, but the Saints look good. How good? They’ve scored a combined 91 points so far, and according to NFL.com, the only other team to score that many points in two games since the 1970 merger is the 2009 Saints. And the 2009 Saints? They just happened to win the Super Bowl that year.

Running back Alvin Kamara accounted for more than half of the Saints’ points against the Cowboys on Sunday, contributing four touchdowns in their 44-19 drubbing of Dallas, and looking more like his younger self than ever.

Read more about Kamara and the Saints torching the Cowboys here.