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  • Josh Allen QB | BUF

    Bills' Josh Allen: Rough night in Week 6 loss

    Allen completed 15 of 26 passes for 180 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed six times for 42 yards in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night. He also committed two fumbles, neither of which were lost.

    Allen's final line tells the tale of a difficult night against a well-rested and aggressive Falcons defense fueled by its home crowd. Despite his signature mobility, Allen was sacked four times, and he also tossed multiple interceptions for the first time this season, including a game-sealing pick at Atlanta's 7-yard line with 51 seconds remaining. The reigning NFL MVP's yardage total also was his second lowest of the season, and the fact he went into the contest without Dalton Kincaid (oblique) and Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs) before also losing Joshua Palmer to an ankle injury in the first half certainly didn't help Allen's cause. Buffalo now gets a much-needed bye following back-to-back losses before returning to action against the Panthers in Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 26.

  • Carson Wentz QB | MIN

    Vikings' Carson Wentz: Back on practice field

    Wentz (shoulder) was able to practice Monday, Andrew Krammer of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

    Wentz contended with soreness in his non-throwing shoulder during the Vikings' Oct. 6 win over the Browns in London, but he was able to finish out the contest. He appears to have made some progress in his recovery over the Vikings' Week 7 bye, though it won't be clear until Wednesday whether he's participating in practice as a full participant. J.J. McCarthy (ankle) also returned to practice Monday for the first time since Sept. 14, so even if his shoulder proves to be a non-issue, Wentz may move to the bench for Sunday's game against the Eagles after starting in each of the previous three games. The Vikings will likely gauge the health of McCarthy and Wentz throughout the week of practice before announcing a starter for Sunday.

  • J.J. McCarthy QB | MIN

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Returns to practice

    McCarthy (ankle) participated in practice Monday first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain Sept. 14, Andrew Krammer of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

    While head coach Kevin O'Connell has not named a starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Eagles, he previously said McCarthy would need a full week of practice in order to gain clearance to play. Meanwhile Carson Wentz was also able to practice Monday, despite nursing a sore non-throwing shoulder. If McCarthy is able to practice without major limitations all week, he could return to the starting job.

  • Tyler Huntley QB | BAL

    Tyler Huntley: Returns to practice squad

    Huntley reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Huntley appeared in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Rams, completing 10 of 15 passes for 68 yards. The quarterback also added 39 rushing yards on three rushes in the contest. Huntley replaced Cooper Rush in the fourth quarter, which appeared to be a benching of the latter, but head coach John Harbaugh clarified that the team planned to use both quarterbacks in the game, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports. With Lamar Jackson (hamstring) expected back following the team's Week 7 bye week, Huntley will likely remain with the practice squad moving forward.

  • Josh Johnson QB | WAS

    Commanders' Josh Johnson: Serving as emergency QB again

    Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bears but will be available as the emergency third quarterback.

    Johnson has fluctuated between being the backup and third-string quarterback in Washington based on the health of Jayden Daniels. With Daniels set to start in Week 6, Johnson will be inactive for the second consecutive week.

  • Brock Purdy QB | SF

    49ers' Brock Purdy: May practice Wednesday

    Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy (toe) will be evaluated Wednesday to see if the quarterback will be able to practice this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Since aggravating a turf toe injury Week 4, Purdy hasn't mixed into any drills, but he resumed conditioning work on the side last Thursday, signaling that he's making progress in his recovery. He's missed four games in all due to the health concern (Weeks 2-3 and 5-6), with backup Mac Jones filling in well during Purdy's absence. If Purdy is able to practice Wednesday, he could be on a path to return to action this coming Sunday versus the Falcons.

  • Colts' Anthony Richardson: Sent to injured reserve

    The Colts placed Richardson (orbital) on injured reserve Monday.

    Richardson will miss at least the next four games with his orbital fracture, meaning his first chance to return to the lineup is Week 12 against the Chiefs. The Colts have sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard as an option to serve as Daniel Jones' backup in the meantime, but Indianapolis could also look outside the organization for a veteran QB2.

  • J.J. McCarthy QB | MIN

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Will practice this week

    Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said that McCarthy (ankle) will practice in some capacity ahead of the Sunday's matchup with the Eagles, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

    McCarthy reportedly took a notable step forward in his recovery during Minnesota's Week 6 bye, but it remains to be seen whether the second-year pro will be healthy enough that his mobility isn't impeded for Week 7, which is a benchmark O'Connell has mentioned he'll need to pass before being cleared for a return to the lineup. Previously, O'Connell had indicated that the Vikings want McCarthy to log a full week of practice before clearing him. Per Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune, O'Connell declined to name a starter for Week 7 on Monday but confirmed that veteran Carson Wentz still is recovering from the injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder that he suffered Week 5.

  • Colts' Anthony Richardson: Expected to miss multiple weeks

    Richardson (eye) is expected to mis multiple weeks after sustaining an orbital fracture ahead of Sunday's win over the Cardinals, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

    Richardson was hospitalized after being hit in the eye by a piece of workout equipment in pregame warmups Sunday. He's dealing with significant swelling around the eye, impairing his vision, though there isn't believed to be any damage to his actual eye. With Richardson out for the immediate future, the Colts could look outside the organization for a veteran backup behind Daniel Jones. Sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard is another option for QB2 duties.

  • Justin Fields QB | NYJ

    Jets' Justin Fields: Will remain starting quarterback

    Fields will remain the Jets' starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Panthers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Coach Aaron Glenn admitted Monday that Fields, who completed just nine of 17 pass attempts for 45 yards while absorbing nine sacks, "took a step back" in Sunday's 13-11 loss to the Broncos in London, but the current plan is to stick with the 26-year-old under center. Behind Fields on the depth chart are 36-year-old Tyrod Taylor, who is a known commodity as a reliable veteran backup at this stage of his career, and undrafted rookie Brady Cook on the practice squad. Taylor isn't a long-term answer, and Cook likely isn't ready for regular-season NFL action. Things could change if Fields doesn't rebound and show signs of improvement.

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