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NFL Week 1 Injury Report: Jeanty and Nabers Active as Bowers Sits

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NFL Week 1 Injury Report: Jeanty and Nabers Active as Bowers Sits
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Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty will play against the Dolphins in Week 1, while tight end Brock Bowers is ruled out following meniscus surgery.

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is confirmed to play in Week 1 against the Dolphins after practicing in full this week despite a preseason ankle injury. Miami's defense enters the matchup having ranked in the top eight for most rushing and receiving yards allowed to backs last season. Meanwhile, Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out for Sunday and beyond following meniscus surgery on Wednesday. Juwan Johnson, Michael Mayer, and Dalton Schultz are identified as potential replacements for the sidelined rookie.

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is expected to suit up against the Cowboys as he returns from a torn ACL. Nabers previously recorded 167 yards and two touchdowns against Dallas in Week 2 of last season. In Atlanta, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is ruled out with an oblique injury suffered during Thursday's practice. With Michael Penix Jr. also sidelined by a knee injury, Cooper Rush will start for the Falcons despite reporting back discomfort on Saturday.

Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase will play against the Buccaneers at 1 p.m. ET despite only learning of the kickoff time on Thursday. In the same game, Buccaneers receiver Emeka Egbuka will play through a toe injury, while teammate Jalen McMillan is doubtful with a knee issue. Bears rookie Rome Odunze stated he will play against the Panthers despite being limited all week with a calf injury.

Cowboys running back Malik Davis has been placed on injured reserve and will undergo surgery for a hip injury sustained Friday. Dallas elevated Israel Abanikanda from the practice squad to join Emari Demercado as depth behind Javonte Williams. In Jacksonville, Jakobi Meyers intends to play through a thumb injury, while running back LeQuint Allen Jr. is considered a game-time decision due to a hip ailment.

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