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Driskel was elevated from the Texans' practice squad Saturday.

Driskel will assume backup duties for the Texans for a third straight contest while Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) remains sidelined. The 2016 sixth-rounder hasn't taken any snaps across the last two weeks.

Sudfeld was elevated from the 49ers' practice squad Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Sudfeld will serve as the backup quarterback behind Trey Lance against the Cardinals on Sunday since Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) has been ruled out. The 28-year-old Sudfeld made one appearance with the Eagles last year and completed five of 12 passes for 32 yards and an interception while rushing twice for 12 yards.

Wilson underwent surgery Friday to repair a ruptured tendon of his right middle finger and is expected to require roughly six weeks of recovery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Wilson opted for surgery less than 24 hours after sustaining the injury in Thursday's loss to the Rams, and the procedure was more complicated than expected, according to Rapoport. The surgery was overseen by Dr. Steven Shin and involved the insertion of screws in Wilson's hand to stabilize the injured finger. The estimated six-week timeline could change as more information becomes available, and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com relays that the Seahawks may be eyeing a looser 4-to-8-week timetable for Wilson's return. Geno Smith came on in relief of Wilson on Thursday and is now in line to start at least the next few games, beginning with a Week 6 matchup with Pittsburgh. The loss of Wilson is a major blow to the Seattle offense, with star receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett both expected to see a downturn in fantasy value while the eight-time Pro Bowler is out.

Wilson underwent surgery Friday to repair the ruptured tendon in his right middle finger and is expected to be sidelined several weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

According to Rapoport, the procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin and was more complicated than expected, with several screws being inserted into Wilson's hand to stabilize the finger he injured in Thursday's loss to the Rams. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Wilson's recovery timeline from surgery could range from 6-to-8 weeks, though the quarterback will likely do everything in his power to beat that initial estimate. The Seahawks have yet to confirm that Wilson underwent surgery, but assuming the timeline proves reasonably accurate, he'll likely get moved to injured reserve in the coming days. In the meantime, Geno Smith is expected to step in as the team's starting quarterback beginning with its Week 6 game in Pittsburgh, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Seahawks explore the trade market in search of another veteran option to replace Wilson.

Smith is in line to step in as Seattle's starting quarterback beginning with the team's Week 6 game at Pittsburgh with Russell Wilson (finger) expected to be sidelined for at least a month, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

After exiting Thursday's loss to the Rams, the ultra-durable Wilson was diagnosed with a ruptured middle finger tendon on his right hand, an injury that will likely keep him out for anywhere from a month to 6-to-8 weeks. Seattle may look to the trade market or free agency for another veteran replacement, but for now, Smith looks set to quarterback a team with legitimate playoff aspirations for the first time in his nine-year career. Smith acquitted himself reasonably well while filling in for Wilson for most of the second half of the Week 5 loss, completing 10 of 17 attempts for 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Even so, the change from Wilson to Smith is obviously a big downgrade for the Seattle offense, and for the fantasy values of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

The Seahawks are preparing for Wilson (finger) to miss at least one month and possibly 6-to-8 weeks, as the ruptured tendon in his middle finger likely will require surgery, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

While X-rays came back negative after his exit from Thursday's loss to the Rams, the 32-year-old quarterback was diagnosed with tendon damage to his right middle finger, creating concern that he'll need surgery and require a long-term absence. That hasn't been confirmed, but the Seahawks and Wilson already seem to be leaning in that direction less than 24 hours after he suffered the injury. Geno Smith is expected to take over as Seattle's starting quarterback.

Bridgewater (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers after returning to a full practice Friday, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Per Troy Renck of Denver 7 News, Bridgewater has reportedly cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, including the necessary exam from an independent neurologist. Even so, the Broncos will continue to monitor the quarterback for the time being. Barring any setbacks, Bridgewater will travel with the team to Pittsburgh on Saturday and then start Sunday's game. Confirmation on Bridgewater's availability will come approximately 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when Denver releases its inactive list.

Lance will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie was promising last week, completing nine of 18 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns after Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) left the 49ers' eventual 28-21 loss to Seattle. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo would still be the starter if healthy, but Lance now gets his chance to make an impression with Garoppolo ruled out for the team's final game before a Week 6 bye. Lance does get a tricky matchup with the blitz-happy, undefeated Cardinals, and he'll likely be without star tight end George Kittle, who is listed as doubtful with a calf injury of his own.

Garoppolo (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Some figured Trey Lance would take over after a Week 6 bye, but now he'll get his first NFL start right before it. The timing does give Garoppolo a decent shot to avoid any further absences, with coach Kyle Shanahan maintaining that he still wants the veteran to be his starting quarterback when healthy. Of course, that's always subject to change if Lance does big things with his opportunity this weekend against the Cardinals.

The Texans ruled out Watson (coach's decision) for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Watson hasn't practiced since the start of the regular season and is expected to remain inactive throughout the campaign, so long as he remains a member of the Houston roster. The Texans are expected to call up Jeff Driskel from their practice squad to serve as the backup behind starting quarterback Davis Mills this weekend.