Multiple Key NFL Players Suffer Injuries in Week 1; Chiefs' Delane and McDonald Also Injured

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has been placed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Other significant Week 1 injuries include Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (rib, day-to-day), Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring, Week 2 uncertain), Raiders TE Brock Bowers (meniscus trim, day-to-day), Vikings QB Kyler Murray (concussion), Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute, 4-6 weeks), and Lions RB Isiah Pacheco (back surgery, 12 weeks). Additionally, Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane sustained a shoulder injury and linebacker Cooper McDonald a knee injury during their win over the Broncos, with their statuses to be evaluated. New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. also received "positive news" on his ankle sprain MRI and is considered week-to-week, with hopes of returning within four weeks.