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Stafford (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, but Lions quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan said the veteran should be able to play without any limitations, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Multiple reports suggest Stafford is expected to play, as he's apparently been able to throw a football competently despite having a ligament injury to his right thumb. Injury aside, Stafford will face another the challenge in the form of a depleted supporting cast, with top running back D'Andre Swift (concussion) and starting wideouts Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip) all being ruled out. The Lions and Panthers are scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Taylor (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Taylor managed to suit up as Los Angeles' No. 2 quarterback Week 10 despite his lingering ribs injury, but he can't be considered a lock to take the field against the Jets. Easton Stick will slot in as the backup to Justin Herbert if Taylor can't go.

Coach Doug Marrone confirmed Monday that Luton will receive a third straight start at quarterback Week 11 versus the Steelers, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.

After missing the Jaguars' past two games, Gardner Minshew (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, but John Shipley of SI.com relays that the signal-caller was only able to throw on a limited basis this week. As such, Minshew doesn't look as though he'll be anything more than an emergency backup if active Week 11, giving Luton at least one more opportunity to potentially stake his claim to a permanent starting role. Luton surpassed 300 passing yards in his NFL debut Week 9 in a loss to Houston, but he struggled to navigate windy conditions in Green Bay in Week 10, completing only 18 of 35 attempts for 169 yards, a touchdown and an interception. A matchup with a tough Pittsburgh defense isn't an ideal spot for Luton to post dramatically better numbers Week 11.

Lock (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

While coach Vic Fangio acknowledged that Lock was "a little sore" Friday after he was cleared to resume Thursday, Fangio added that he "didn't see too much altering" in the quarterback's delivery. According to Mike Klis of 9News Denver, Fangio noted that the Broncos would likely decide on a starter for the Week 11 matchup by the end of the day Saturday, so fantasy players should have a good idea whether Lock will be ready to go well in advance of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Brett Rypien split reps with Lock at practice the past two days, so Rypien would presumably receive the starting nod over Jeff Driskel if Lock ends up inactive.

Murray suffered an AC joint injury to his throwing shoulder during Thursday's loss to Seattle, but the Cardinals expect him to be fine for their next game Nov. 29 against the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Murray was checked out by the medical staff at least once or twice during Thursday's game, but he never missed a snap and still managed to throw for 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns. While a lack of rushing production made it his worst performance of the season from a fantasy standpoint, Murray downplayed his shoulder injury after the contest, simply saying "I'm good" when reporters asked him about it, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website.

Bridgewater (knee) is listed as questionable on the Panthers' final injury report, with head coach Matt Rhule saying the quarterback likely will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Reports after Thursday's practice were pessimistic, but Bridgewater apparently looked better Friday while participating in a limited capacity for the third straight day. Rhule is avoiding the question of who will start at quarterback in the event Bridgewater is inactive, saying Friday that he isn't ready to declare either P.J. Walker or Will Grier as the replacement. It's a tricky situation for fantasy managers to navigate, but a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at least makes things a little easier, with clarity on the Panthers' plans at quarterback likely to come by 11:30 a.m. at the latest.

The Jaguars list Minshew (thumb) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Minshew saw some limited work at practice this week, but the team relayed earlier in the week that Jake Luton would be the starting quarterback against Pittsburgh. Unless there's been a change in that plan, Minshew will either be made inactive or serve as a backup Sunday.

The Panthers remain hopeful that Bridgewater (knee) will be able to start Sunday's game against the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

A report Thursday suggested the veteran quarterback was unlikely to play, but he apparently looked better Friday, potentially putting him on track to carry a questionable designation into Sunday's game. The Panthers haven't clarified whom might start at quarterback if Bridgewater can't play, as the team has both P.J. Walker and Will Grier on its roster.

The Lions expect Stafford (thumb) to play Sunday against the Panthers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Stafford was held out of Wednesday's practice while tending to a ligament injury to his right thumb. He then returned Thursday as a limited participant, and he apparently looked good enough to make the Lions feel confident in his availability for Sunday. Teammates D'Andre Swift (concussion), Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip) may not be as fortunate, with each of the three missing Friday's practice and seemingly trending toward sitting out the Week 11 contest.

Coach Adam Gase said Friday that Darnold (shoulder) has a "good shot" to return to action the Jets' Week 12 game against the Dolphins, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports .

Darnold has already been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, paving the way for Joe Flacco to draw another start. The 23-year-old is trending in the right direction for Week 12, but his activity in practice next week will ultimately dictate whether or not he's fit to play. Darnold has just 1,045 passing yards and a 3:6 TD:INT through six appearances.