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NFL News Round-Up: Injuries Impacting the Patriots from Around the League

There were a rash of injuries in the opening week, with many affecting the Patriots. Here's the rundown.

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The Jets might lose cornerback Antonio Cromartie for the full season with a potential ACL injury. The cornerback went down without contact against the Browns. We wish Cromartie the best of luck with his health. Rookie outside linebacker Lorenzo Maudlin also suffered a scary injury and spent the night in the hospital, although it's currently categorized as a concussion. New England plays New York in Week 7 and in Week 16.

The Bills lost starting strong safety Corey Graham to a concussion, which could very well keep him out of next week's game against the Patriots.

Ravens edge defender Terell Suggs is done for year with a torn Achilles, which is a major blow to Baltimore's chances this season. The Ravens pass rush is now much weaker than in 2014 as Suggs (#2 rusher) is out and Pernell McPhee (#3 rusher) is now with the Bears. Elvis Dumervil is going to have to put his team on his back as the Ravens offense looked terrible and left tackle Eugene Monroe left with a concussion. The Patriots do not face Baltimore in the regular season.

Broncos running back C.J. Anderson sprained his toe against the Ravens and could affect his availability for Denver's Week 2 divisional game against the Chiefs in Kansas City, which is this Thursday night. The Broncos offense looked terrible against Baltimore and a nicked-up Anderson will hurt even more.

Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas will have an x-ray taken of his hand. Denver also lost starting safety David Bruton Jr. and back-up Omar Bolden to injuries. The Patriots don't play the Broncos until Week 12, but Denver spends four of its next five games on the road before its Bye Week, including back-to-back games on the road against the Chiefs and Lions.

Chargers right tackle D.J. Fluker was carted off the field, but he is not expected to have a broken ankle. The Patriots do not face San Diego, but this could have divisional impact for the AFC West.

The entire Colts franchise is missing.

But seriously, wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has a bruised knee and is expected to miss a few weeks. There's an off-chance it could linger and affect his full ability for the Week 6 game against the Patriots. Offseason acquisitions Frank Gore and Andre Johnson looked old.

Jaguars left tackle Luke Joeckel was on crutches with a walking boot after the game. Wide receiver Allen Robinson suffered a knee injury, but was able to return to the game, while rookie wide receiver Rashad Greene left with a head injury. Jacksonville's wide receiver position is a mess. The Patriots play the Jaguars in Week 3.

Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant broke his foot and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, which includes the Week 5 match-up against Patriots.

Washington wide receiver DeSean Jackson left the game early with a hamstring injury. Hammies last a long time and depending on the severity, it could impact Jackson's ability during their Week 9 game against the Patriots.