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Lindstrom has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

With Lindstrom done for the day, Kyle Hinton has taken over at right guard. Lindstrom will have to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to be available for the Falcons' Week 2 clash against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Flowers (hamstring) has been ruled out for remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

The Ravens had labeled Flowers as questionable to return after he exited midway through the second quarter due to a hamstring injury, but despite returning to the sideline for the start of the second half, the star wideout won't check back into the contest. He was at least able to deliver an excellent line for fantasy managers prior to his departure, posting five catches for 150 yards and a touchdown on six targets. Considering that Flowers had appeared on the Week 1 injury report due to a hamstring issue, he most likely suffered an aggravation at some point during Sunday's contest. The Ravens could send Flowers in for an MRI before having a better feel for his status heading into a Week 2 matchup with the Saints.

Hopper (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Hopper drew the questionable tag after logging a limited practice Friday, but an Achilles injury will prevent him from playing in Sunday's regular-season opener. In his absence, Isaiah McDuffie will be the Packers' primary depth option at inside linebacker behind Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin. Hopper's next chance to play is Week 2 against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Hummel (abdomen) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bills.

Hummel went down in the third quarter with an abdominal injury. The starting outside linebacker signed with the Texans in March on a two-year deal. Wade Woodaz will likely play most of the starting snaps opposite Henry To'oTo'o in Hummel's absence.

Bako-Bewele is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Bako-Bewele was listed as questionable Friday due to a knee injury. The offensive lineman is set to suit up opposite Jordan Morgan as the starting right tackle for Sunday's contest.

Banks (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Banks drew the questionable tag for Sunday's regular-season opener due to knee tendinitis that limited him in practice all week. However, he has not been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups, and he'll shift his focus toward being available for Week 2 against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 20. Jager Burton figures to start at left guard in Banks' absence.

Sturdivant (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

The undrafted rookie out of Florida impressed the Packers' coaching staff enough to crack the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he'll have to wait until Week 2 against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 20, to make his regular-season debut. Bo Melton and Skyy Moore will be the depth wideouts for Sunday's NFC North clash behind Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden.

Moore (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon and Hollywood Brown are set to be the starting four wide receivers for the Eagles in Week 1. Moore is the odd man out, set to likely be inactive until another player wastes his chance or gets injured.

Claiborne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Claiborne, a sixth-round selection of the Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft, will have to wait until Week 2 against the Bears on Sunday, Sept. 20, to make his regular-season debut. With Claiborne inactive for Week 1, DeeJay Dallas will serve as the Vikings' RB3 behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason.

Payton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

The fifth-round rookie is the No. 4 quarterback on the roster. Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee (coach's decision) as the emergency quarterback all take precedence over the young player out of North Dakota State. It is unclear if Payton will have a role with the team in 2026 or if he will be consistently inactive.