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Woods (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings.

A groin injury prevented Woods from playing in the Bears' Week 1 loss to the Panthers, but the veteran safety logged a full practice Friday, which was enough for him to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's NFC North tilt. Woods is expected start alongside rookie first-rounder Dillon Thieneman at safety, with Elijah Hicks, Skyler Thomas and Malik Muhammad all providing depth at the position.

Van Ginkel (chest) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Van Ginkel was a limited participant in the Vikings' Wednesday and Thursday practices before returning to full participation Friday. The linebacker has recovered from his chest issue enough to be cleared and is all set to suit up for Sunday's divisional contest against the Bears. Van Ginkel logged 1.5 sacks in last Sunday's divisional win over the Packers, putting the 31-year-old on pace to best his single-season record of 11.5 sacks set in the 2024 regular season.

McDonald (ankle) logged a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

McDonald popped up on Thursday's injury report as an LP due to an ankle injury, and a limited session Friday drew him the questionable tag for Week 2. The fourth-year pro's status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the inactive lists are announced approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Rookie No. 2 overall pick David Bailey, Braiden McGregor and Kingsley Enagbare would all be in line for more defensive snaps if McDonald is not cleared to play against Green Bay.

Delp (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Delp has been battling a hamstring injury, keeping him off the field for the 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. He was limited during Wednesday and Thursday's practices, though after logging a full session Friday, he now has the green light to suit up for the Week 2 meeting with Baltimore. While it's unknown how much action Delp will see against the Ravens, he could be more involved than Noah Fant behind Juwan Johnson (illness).

Buchanan (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Buchanan missed the Ravens' Week 1 win over the Colts as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he suffered in Week 12 of the 2025 season. The inside linebacker was once again limited in practice throughout the week. Buchanan did not start the regular season on IR, so the team likely expects to have the 23-year-old back by Week 4, at the latest, for a matchup against the Titans.

Knox caught both of his passes for five yards and a touchdown during the Bills' 41-31 win over the Lions on Thursday.

Knox was on the field for 56 of the Bills' 74 offensive snaps to mostly serve as a run blocker, though he was found by Josh Allen for a one-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter to give the Bills a 21-0 lead. Dalton Kincaid is off to a hot start to the year, but Knox is a dark-horse candidate to see an uptick in targets from Allen if DJ Moore (shoulder) were to miss time. Up next for the Bills is a Week 3 home tilt Sunday, Sept. 27 against the Chargers, who allowed a 9-95-1 line on 12 targets to Trey McBride in a Week 1 loss to the Cardinals.

Madubuike (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Madubuike logged a trio of limited practices for a second consecutive week, but he'll remain out in Week 2. The defensive tackle is still recovering from a significant neck injury he sustained last September but should be ready to suit up in Week 3 or Week 4, given he wasn't placed on IR at the start of the regular season.

TeSlaa caught two passes (on five targets) for 26 yards during the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.

TeSlaa did not record a catch during the Lions' Week 1 overtime win over the Saints, but the second-year pro hauled in his first pass from Jared Goff on the season with a six-yard reception early in the third quarter before the duo connected on a 20-yard pass in the fourth. TeSlaa played 49 of the Lions' 65 offensive snaps in Thursday's loss, but he's clearly below Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit's pecking order. Courtesy of their TNF showdown, the Lions will have additional rest before a Week 3 home tilt against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Bowman (Achilles) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Despite logging a full practice Friday, Bowman won't suit up for the Week 2 meeting with Carolina. With A.J. Terrell (shoulder) questionable, Atlanta may need to lean more on Avieon Terrell and C.J. Henderson.

Terrell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Carolina.

Terrell didn't practice Wednesday but logged a full session Thursday. However, he was absent again Friday, resulting in a questionable designation. With Billy Bowman (Achilles) already ruled out, Avieon Terrell and C.J. Henderson may be tasked with taking on more prominent roles alongside Mike Hughes.