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Rookie QB Injuries Plague Week 2 NFL Action
21 Sep
Summary
- Top 2026 NFL Draft picks, Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, suffered injuries.
- Both rookie quarterbacks were carted off the field during their respective games.
- Other key plays included a game-winning QB sneak and a strip-sack touchdown.
This past Sunday in the NFL, Week 2 was marked by concerning injuries to the top two overall picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sustained a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter during a red-zone attempt. His replacement, Tyson Bagent, couldn't convert, leading to a Vikings score and a narrow victory.
Similarly, Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow, the same one he injured previously, while attempting a goal-line conversion. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Other notable events included the New Orleans Saints' dramatic 24-17 comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, sealed by a controversial 1-yard touchdown sneak by Tyler Shough. The New England Patriots secured a 20-3 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, highlighted by a strip-sack touchdown.
In Tampa Bay, a rain-delayed game saw the Browns hold on for a 23-19 victory after stopping the Buccaneers on a crucial fourth-down play late in the fourth quarter.
