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The gist
NFL Network Insiders reported Week 2 injury news and premiered Building Buffalo on Sept. 17.
The docuseries ties to the Bills' first home game at the new Highmark Stadium.
Background
NFL Network serves as a primary outlet for league injury reporting through insiders like Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, who provide updates on player statuses ahead of games. In mid-September 2026, their reporting focused on Week 2 injuries across multiple teams, including IR placements and game-time decisions. Separately, NFL Network premiered Building Buffalo, a two-part documentary on the construction of the Bills' new stadium, timed to the Bills' home opener. The series features Bills legends and current players, with Dion Dawkins as executive producer.
How it unfolded
- Sep 15, 2026Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) scheduled for MRI Tuesday after X-rays negative; Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. week to week with ankle sprain, hopeful return within four weeks, per NFL Network Insiders.
- Sep 16, 2026Cardinals S Kitan Crawford placed on IR with mid-ankle sprain, out at least four weeks; Falcons DL Da'Shawn Hand on season-ending IR; multiple teams made roster moves.
- Sep 17, 2026NFL Network's Building Buffalo docuseries premiered at 7 p.m. ET, same night Bills hosted Lions at new Highmark Stadium.
- Sep 18, 2026Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee); Cooper Rush to start vs. Panthers; Bills WR DJ Moore believed to have AC joint sprain, Week 3 availability in doubt; other injury updates reported.
- Sep 20, 2026Week 2 Sunday: Raiders WR Brock Bowers out vs. Chargers; Chiefs DT Chris Jones expected to play; Chargers WR Ladd McConkey pushing to play; Saints WR Chris Olave and DE Chase Young expected to play; 49ers RB Kaelon Black expected to play; Falcons G Chris Lindstrom cleared protocol; Ravens DE Trey Hendrickson to play with cast.
- Sep 24, 2026Episode two of Building Buffalo airs at 7 p.m. on NFL Network.
Who’s saying what
- Insiders
- NFL Network Insiders provided injury updates, including that Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane will undergo MRI, Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. is week to week, and Cardinals S Kitan Crawford will miss at least four weeks.
- Coach
- Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski announced QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday against the Panthers.
Still unverified
Buffalo Bills WR DJ Moore is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain in Thursday's win over Detroit, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources; Moore's availability for Week 3 is in doubt, but the injury is not considered serious.