#player-availability

#player-availability

Running back Austin Ekeler and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. both suffered season-ending injuries. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels was diagnosed with a knee sprain, with his status for this weekend's clash against the Las Vegas Raiders now in doubt. Tight end John Bates is likely to miss the game due to a groin injury. After lucking out with availability last season and experiencing very few concerns in Week 1, it's already next man up for the Commanders at multiple positions.

Looking at the Falcons, we received a lot of updates on Friday. First with some good news: receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney are both 'good to go' on Sunday night. London left Week 1 with a shoulder injury and Mooney injured his shoulder during training camp. Although he was able to practice on a limited basis, James Pearce Jr. is considered questionable to play due to a groin injury. Coach Raheem Morris said that he's optimistic that Pearce Jr. will play, however.

Darnell Mooney. Troy Andersen. Kaleb McGary. Storm Norton. Carlos Washington. Clark Phillips. These are all players who are currently hurt, and because of that, the Atlanta Falcons are in a position where they must make tough decisions as they shape their 53 man roster in the days following the final preseason game. For some players, the decisions are relatively easy. Norton will have to go on short-term injured reserve, more than likely, given that he's out for six-to-eight weeks.

A total of 49 Premier League players could miss part of the season due to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), highlighting significant scheduling challenges.