Overview
- The Chicago Bears lost 9-3 to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday after Caleb Williams suffered a right-thigh/leg injury late in the game and was taken from the field on a cart while medical tests are pending to clarify how long he will be sidelined.
- Washington’s Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow and will undergo further exams after X-rays showed no fracture, with Marcus Mariota taking over the starting role for the Commanders in the near term.
- Week 2 produced several surprise results across the NFL, including unexpected losses by favorites that have already shifted narratives about early-season contenders.
- The NFL’s international schedule and German broadcast plans remain on track: the Munich Game between the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots is set for 15 November at the Allianz Arena with RTL showing it free-to-air, and the Cowboys–Ravens match in Rio on 27 September will be available in Germany via SkyGo behind a paywall.
- Short-term roster notes to watch: Michael Penix Jr. is reported to be on track to return by Week 3 and German tight end Marlin Klein played in Houston’s Week 2 loss without a target, while league teams will need to adjust game plans quickly if either injured quarterback faces a lengthy absence.