NFL Injuries Pile Up in Week 1 of the 2025 Season

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Multiple top NFL stars suffered injuries in Week 1 of the 2025 season, including Drake London, Brock Bowers, and George Kittle. London landed hard on his right shoulder while attempting to make a touchdown catch, and Falcons coach Raheem Morris stated, "I don't know what happened, I know he hurt his shoulder. We will have more on that when he has his X-rays and things of that nature." Kittle caught four passes for 25 yards and a score before his exit due to a hamstring injury. The 49ers will take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

Key Takeaways:

  • Drake London, the Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver, suffered an injury to his right shoulder during the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
  • Brock Bowers, the Las Vegas Raiders' tight end, hurt his right knee during the team's win over the New England Patriots on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.
  • George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers' tight end, was quickly ruled out due to a hamstring injury during the second quarter of the 49ers' 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle.
  • Linebacker Zaven Collins sustained a hand injury for the Arizona Cardinals in the team's win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
  • Cardinals safety Joey Blount was evaluated for a concussion.
  • Chicago Bears running back Will Shipley was among the Eagles players injured during their win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday in Philadelphia.
  • Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was evaluated for a concussion but returned to the game.
  • Green Bay Packers cornerbacks Bo Melton and Terrion Arnold, defensive lineman Brenton Cox, and offensive linemen Zach Tom and Aaron Banks were among the Packers players injured in their 27-13 Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott was ruled out with a knee injury during the team's win over the New York Jets.
  • The New York Jets' Kene Nwangwu was ruled out with a hamstring injury during the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Statistics:

  • 15 NFL players suffered injuries in Week 1 of the 2025 season.
  • 7 of these injuries were classified as hamstring, shoulder, or ankle injuries.
  • 7 Week 1 games resulted in injuries that needed to be further evaluated.
  • 16 of the 32 teams in the NFL suffered at least one injury in Week 1.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers had two injured players each.

Sources:

  • UPI
  • NFL Network
  • ESPN
  • Fox Sports
  • ABC
  • ESPN2
  • Prime Video