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Two interceptions ruined the season opener for Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford during Monday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons.

Bradford attempted 52 passes and completed 36 for 336 yards, but he threw two costly interceptions. The final one came with under two minutes left in the game when Ricardo Allen intercepted him on third down.

His lone touchdown pass came in the third quarter when he connected with DeMarco Murray for an 8-yard score.

The Raiders received good news Monday after an MRI revealed quarterback Derek Carr only suffered a bruised hand in the Week 1 loss, reports the Associated Press.

Carr had to be removed from Sunday's game after sustaining a hand injury and was replaced by Matt McGloin. Coach Jack Del Rio said Carr has begun to squeeze a ball with the hand and he has not been ruled out of Week 2.

Despite having a big wrap on his right elbow Monday, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford indicated the issue will not be a problem going into Week 2 at Minnesota, reports the Detroit Free Press.

Stafford needed to wear a sleeve on his right arm after suffering an injury to his elbow/triceps during the third quarter Sunday. He did not say if he was able to practice Monday, but said he's not worried about the issue.

"I'll be good to go [Sunday]," he said.

The Raiders were encouraged by the results of starting quarterback Derek Carr's MRI and have informed quarterback Christian Ponder he will not be signed at this time unless Carr has a setback, according to ESPN.

An earlier report from ESPN stated Carr was unlikely to play Week 2 against the Ravens. NFL Network is reporting Carr has a bruised thumb.

Carr sustained the injury in the second quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss to the Bengals. He was replaced by Matt McGloin, who would likely start in Carr's absence.

Texans coach Bill O'Brien intends to keep the public in suspense about who will be the team's starting quarterback Week 2 at Carolina. 

"I'm not going to make a big quarterback announcement today," O'Brien said at his Monday press conference. "You'll have to wait until the first play of the Carolina game."

Starter Brian Hoyer struggled in Sunday's season-opening loss to the Chiefs and was eventually replaced in the fourth quarter by backup Ryan Mallett, who he beat out during a training camp battle for the starting job.

Mallett played quite well in relief, completing 8 of 13 passes for 98 yards and one touchdown.

"Whatever decision that is made, whoever starts the game against Carolina, it'll be in the best interest of the team," O'Brien said.

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will undergo an MRI on his injured hand Monday, but the team isn't expecting the second-year quarterback to play Week 2 against the Ravens, sources told ESPN.

Carr suffered a bruised thumb, according to NFL Network. X-rays were negative, but the team is waiting on MRI results. His status will depend on if the swelling reduces.

Carr sustained the injury in the second quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss to the Bengals. He was replaced by Matt McGloin, who would likely start in Carr's absence.

However, the Raiders have reached out to Christian Ponder, who is interested in returning to Oakland, per ESPN. Ponder was released when Oakland reduced its roster to 53 at the end of the preseason.

Lions coach Jim Caldwell offered no updates Monday on the statuses of quarterback Matthew Stafford, tight end Brandon Pettigrew and cornerback Darius Slay, who all sustained injuries during Sunday's season opener at San Diego.

"You'll see on the injury report on Wednesday," Caldwell told reporters, per The Detroit News.

Stafford got dinged up on a blind-side blitz midway through the third quarter Sunday, per MLive.com. He finished the game with a sleeve on his right (throwing) arm and showed up for his postgame press conference with scraping on his left arm. The Lions backup quarterback is Dan Orlovsky.

"You saw him get hit, obviously," Caldwell said after Sunday's game. "Once he got hit, it was just a way of keeping him going."

Pettigrew (undisclosed) was injured on the extra-point try on Detroit's final touchdown, while Slay did not finish the game due to an ankle injury suffered in the fourth quarter. Both players will undergo further medical testing.

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams totaled a team-high 59 receiving yards during a 31-23 win Week 1 against the Bears.

Adams, who is expected to play a larger role in the passing game with Jordy Nelson out for the season, hauled in four catches on a team-high eight targets. His longest reception went for 25 yards.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, but none went to Adams. James Jones had two touchdown catches, while Randall Cobb had the other one.

The Packers are back in action Week 2 against the Seahawks.

Raiders backup quarterback Matt McGloin was thrust into action against the Bengals on Sunday after starter Derek Carr left the game with a hand injury.

McGloin stepped into the role and completed 23 of 31 passes for 142 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. McGloin completed two touchdown passes to fullback Marcel Reece late in the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach.

The Raiders will play the Ravens Week 2.

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr doesn't have much to show for the first game of his second NFL season.

Carr completed 7 of 12 passes for 61 yards before a hand injury forced him to leave his team's Week 1 game against the Bengals. He was replaced by backup Matt McGloin.

X-rays on Carr's hand were negative. He didn't break any bones in the hand but did not return because he struggled to grip the football because of swelling.

The Raiders will play the Ravens Week 2.