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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Makes history in shootout win
Wilson completed 27 of 40 passes for 315 yards and five touchdowns during Sunday's 38-31 win over the Cowboys. He added 22 rushing yards on six carries.
Incredibly, he could have had a sixth TD, but DK Metcalf thought he could coast into the end zone on a 62-yard catch-and-run and had the ball knocked out of his hands from behind, resulting in a touchback. Wilson is now the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least four touchdowns in each of the first three games of a season, and his 14 passing TDs during that stretch also breaks the NFL record of 13 set by Patrick Mahomes two years ago. Wilson will head to Miami in Week 4 to take on a Dolphins defense that's already been lit up by Josh Allen this season.
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Kirk Cousins QB | LV
Vikings' Kirk Cousins: Bounces back in Week 3
Cousins completed 16 of his 27 pass attempts for 251 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 3 against Tennessee.
Cousins bounced back from an abysmal Week 2 performance for his first three-touchdown effort of the 2020 season. The highlight came on a 71-yard deep throw to rookie Justin Jefferson midway through the second quarter to give the Vikings a 24-12 lead. However, Cousins didn't play mistake-free as he threw two interceptions in the second half -- one on the team's first drive of the third quarter and another as the team was attempting to move down the field for the winning score late in the final quarter. Cousins and the Vikings' passing attack should be in a position to succeed in a Week 4 matchup against the Texans.
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Teddy Bridgewater QB | DET
Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater: Avoids turnovers in victory
Bridgewater completed 22 of 28 pass attempts for 235 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Chargers. He also carried two times for 12 yards in the 21-16 win.
Bridgewater completed an impressive 79 percent of his passes while averaging a healthy 8.4 yards per attempt. He connected with Mike Davis for a 13-yard touchdown in the second quarter, doubling his season touchdown output, but it proved to be his only score of the day. Bridgewater's yardage and completion numbers have been quite strong through three games, but his fantasy value has suffered because of a lack of touchdowns. He'll look to buck that trend next Sunday against the Cardinals.
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Dak Prescott QB | DAL
Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Huge numbers in loss
Prescott completed 37 of 57 passes for 472 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Seahawks.
The showdown against Russell Wilson didn't disappoint as Prescott become only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards in back-to-back games. However, this time around his efforts didn't result in a comeback win as his desperation heave into the end zone in the final seconds was intercepted by Ryan Neal. Prescott will look to stay hot in Week 4 against a Browns defense that's already been lit up by Lamar Jackson and rookie Joe Burrow this season.
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Brett Rypien QB | HOU
Broncos' Brett Rypien: Steps in against Bucs
Rypien went 8-for-9 passing with 53 yards and an interception during Sunday's 28-10 loss to Tampa Bay.
The recent practice squad call-up stepped in for the ineffective Jeff Driskel Sunday after Driskel absorbed five sacks while throwing one touchdown and one INT in three-plus quarters of duty. Rypien was capable of leading the Broncos on an 11-play, 60-yard sequence during his lone offensive drive, completing eight consecutive passes before being intercepted by Mike Edwards near the goal line. It's unclear if recent signing Blake Bortles will be ready to suit up against the Jets on Thursday, but coach Vic Fangio was unwilling to designate a starting quarterback for Week 4 during Sunday's postgame press conference.
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Matthew Stafford QB | LAR
Lions' Matthew Stafford: Throws two touchdown passes in win
Stafford completed 22 of 31 pass attempts for 270 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 26-23 win over the Cardinals.
Stafford completed 71 percent of his passes while spreading the ball around to nine different receivers. He threw touchdown passes to Kenny Golladay and Jesse James while avoiding a turnover for the first time this season. Stafford's average of 8.7 yards per attempt was also his best of the season and is likely a direct result of Golladay making his season debut. Better things could be in store for Stafford and the Detroit offense, starting with next Sunday's matchup with the Saints.
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Baker Mayfield QB | TB
Browns' Baker Mayfield: Works efficiently in Week 3
Mayfield completed 16 of 23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 against Washington.
Mayfield worked efficiently throughout the game, racking up a 117.3 passer rating. However, the Browns led for the majority of the contest, limiting his passing volume and leading to his lowest passing yardage total of the campaign. Despite that, the performance is encouraging for the Browns offense as a whole as Mayfield has completed 70 percent of his passes with four touchdowns and an interception since a Week 1 debacle against Baltimore. Mayfield and the Browns may be forced to pick up their offensive pace in a Week 4 matchup against the Cowboys.
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Kyler Murray QB | MIN
Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Commits three turnovers in loss
Murray completed 23 of 35 pass attempts for 270 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions Sunday against the Lions. He also carried five times for 29 yards and a touchdown in the 26-23 loss.
Murray completed 66 percent of his passes, but two interceptions on his opening three drives put his team in an early hole. He completed a pair of touchdowns to Andy Isabella and scored his fourth rushing touchdown in three games, but it ultimately wasn't enough to win after his early struggles. Murray had been excellent as both a passer and a runner in the first two games of the season and will look to get back on track next Sunday against the Panthers.
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Sam Darnold QB | SEA
Jets' Sam Darnold: Tosses three picks in loss
Darnold completed 17 of 29 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions during Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Colts. He also rushed for 20 yards on five carries.
It was another disaster all around for the Jets. Darnold's second pass attempt of the game resulted in a pick-six, and he tossed a second INT that was returned to the end zone by the Colts in the third quarter. Darnold was also sacked for a safety in the fourth after starting left tackle Mekhi Becton (shoulder) was knocked out of the game. While he isn't the sole cause of his team's problems, Darnold hasn't been good enough to overcome all the Jets' other issues, either. He'll try to get things going in Week 4 against a Broncos defense that just allowed nearly 300 passing yards and three TDs to Tom Brady.
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Justin Herbert QB | LAC
Chargers' Justin Herbert: Can't quite complete comeback
Herbert completed 35 of 49 passes for 330 yards and a touchdown along with an interception in the 21-16 loss Sunday to the Panthers. He also lost a fumble.
Herbert was strip sacked on the team's second possession, setting up an uphill battle all afternoon for the rookie. Herbert looked poised throughout most of the contest, and he rebounded from an erratic first half to help the Chargers make a last ditch come-from-behind drive that could have been successful if Austin Ekeler hadn't botched a hook-and-ladder attempt that would have scored the game-winning touchdown. Keenan Allen and Hunter Henry were Herbert's primary targets in the middle of the field as the duo accounted for 30 of his 49 attempts, but Austin Ekeler also amounted to a built-in confidence booster with a number of designed screens and flare outs helping pile up the yardage. Herbert was briefly forced from the game after taking a shot to the ribs, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, but the rookie avoided a serious injury and promptly came back in. It seems likely Herbert will start again in Week 4 as ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier in the day Tyrod Taylor (chest) likely won't gain clearance to play after his lung was punctured from a pain-killing injection last week.