Pittsburgh is buzzing as the 2025 NFL season kicks off with an exciting weekend of football. The first week promises to deliver captivating matchups, including Aaron Rodgers making his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In another game, Micah Parsons is eagerly expected to take the field as a Green Bay Packer. However, injuries have cast a shadow over many teams as they prepare for the season opener.
Injury reports reveal crucial updates for Week 1, raising questions on which star players will be sidelined and who will take the field despite facing injuries. For instance, the Lions report minimal issues, as Taylor Decker did not practice but wasn’t listed as injured, suggesting he might play. Conversely, Parsons continues to struggle with back pain, limiting his practice time this week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have confirmed that Godwin and Wirfs will miss the opener, a situation they expected. However, Vea has shown improvement and is expected to participate after a full practice on Friday. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns face fewer concerns, with only Mike Hall officially out for the opener.
In other news, Tyreek Hill is set to take the field for the Miami Dolphins after recovering from a minor injury. On the flip side, Derrick Harmon, a first-round rookie, will not play due to a sprained knee, as confirmed by head coach Mike Tomlin.
Greenlaw of the Denver Broncos is confirmed to miss the game due to a persistent quad issue. The New York Jets, dealing with a significant setback, also will not have Vera-Tucker for the season due to a severe injury.
Lastly, the Buffalo Bills are making adjustments, calling up Matt Prater to kick after placing Bass on injured reserve. As teams finalize their preparations, football fans are on the edge of their seats for the weekend’s exciting matchups.
