NFL Player News
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Mitch Trubisky QB | TEN
Bears' Mitchell Trubisky: Held without touchdown pass
Trubisky completed 18 of 34 passes for 157 yards and rushed for 20 yards on six attempts in the Bears' 26-3 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Trubisky was unable to sustain a single scoring drive in this contest after averaging over 300 passing yards and two touchdowns over his previous three games. He'll look to end the season on a high note in a home matchup against the Vikings in Week 17.
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David Blough QB | DET
Lions' David Blough: Absorbs four Broncos sacks
Blough completed 12 of 24 pass attempts for 117 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 27-17 loss to Denver.
The former Purdue Boilermaker had absorbed nine sacks over his past three outings coming into Sunday's matchup, and he was once again under duress Week 16 against the Von MIller-led Broncos pass rush, absorbing six QB hits and four sacks as Detroit dropped its 11th game in 12 tries. Blough was able to avoid committing any giveaways after establishing a 3:5 TD:INT through his first three career starts, but with another subpar showing in the yardage department, he now sits at 216.5 passing yards per game for the year. He's expected to be in the lineup once again in the regular-season finale as Detroit looks to snap its extended losing streak against a Packers team that remains in contention for a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs.
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Dak Prescott QB | DAL
Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Shut down in tough loss
Prescott completed 25 of 44 passes for 265 yards in Sunday's 17-9 loss to the Eagles.
Whether it was due to his sore shoulder, a big effort on the part of Philly's secondary, or a combination of both, Prescott failed to produce a TD for only the third time all year, and at the worst possible time -- both for Dallas and for those with fantasy shares in the quarterback. Expect him to get plenty of rest during the week as the Cowboys prepare for a must-win game against Washington in Week 17.
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Kyler Murray QB | MIN
Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Week 17 status uncertain
Murray's (hamstring) status for Week 17 against the Rams is uncertain, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Odegard adds that coach Kliff Kingsbury will only play Murray if he's 100 percent healthy. The 5-9-1 Cardinals have no reason not to play it safe with their rookie quarterback, so there's a good chance Brett Hundley will start under center after relieving Murray in Sunday's win over Seattle.
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Drew Lock QB | SEA
Broncos' Drew Lock: Turnover-free during Week 16 win
Lock completed 25 of 33 pass attempts for 192 yards and a touchdown while accounting for 10 yards on his four rush attempts during Sunday's 27-17 win against Detroit.
The rookie signal-caller rebounded from a shaky showing in his homecoming trip to Arrowhead Stadium in Week 15, logging his first NFL outing without a giveaway against a struggling Lions struggling defense Sunday. Lock had thrown one interception in each of his first three career starts coming into the contest, but Sunday he played turnover-free ball while leading two fourth-quarter scoring drives to overcome a 17-13 deficit. He owns a 6:3 TD:INT and a 3-1 record heading into a Week 17 matchup against a Raiders defense that held Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers without a TD on Sunday.
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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Sets Seattle mark for passing yards
Wilson completed 16 of 31 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Cardinals.
Considering the Cardinals entered the contest with the worst-ranked pass defense in the league, it was an uncharacteristically underwhelming performance for Wilson that likely cost some fantasy managers championships. Despite targeting Tyler Lockett eight times, the two connected just once for 12 yards, and Wilson didn't complete more than one pass to any other wide receiver. However, Wilson walks away from this game with his name etched in Seahawks' history, passing Matt Hasselback and becoming the team's all-time leading passer with 29,501 yards. Furthermore, the Seahawks are still in control of their destiny in the NFC West as they can clinch the division with a win at home over the 49ers in Week 17.
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Case Keenum QB | CHI
Redskins' Case Keenum: Steps in for injured Haskins
Keenum completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 158 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 41-35 loss to the Giants.
Keenum began the game on the bench, but he stepped in when Dwayne Haskins (ankle) was injured on the first play of the third quarter. Keenum was rather efficient as he completed 73 percent of his passes while tossing a seven-yard touchdown strike to Steven Sims on his second possession. If Haskins is unable to play next Sunday against the Cowboys, Keenum will be in line for a starting role for the season finale.
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Derek Carr QB | NO
Raiders' Derek Carr: Leads Raiders to win
Carr completed 26 of 30 passes for 291 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 16 win over the Chargers. He added three yards and a score on the ground.
Carr did his damage early, leading the Raiders to a 14-7 lead at halftime. He recorded his only touchdown through the air on the team's first drive, connecting with Hunter Renfrow on a short pass that turned into a 56-yard score. Later, on the team's final drive of the first half, Carr capped an 11 play, 75-yard drive with a three-yard scamper into the end zone. Though much maligned this season, Carr will have the chance to lead the Raiders to an 8-8 finish as they take on the Broncos in Week 17.
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Gardner Minshew QB | ARI
Jaguars' Gardner Minshew: Inefficient in loss
Minshew completed 13 of 31 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-12 loss to Atlanta. He added 36 yards on seven carries.
Minshew was off all game but tried to lead a comeback in the fourth quarter down by multiple scores, connecting with Chris Conley on a 42-yard bomb that cut the lead to 12. The outcome may have been different had DJ Chark held onto a would-be touchdown midway through the quarter. The Minshew Magic has worn off over the past month as the rookie passer has averaged just 172.8 passing yards per game over his last four contests and has accounted for multiple touchdowns in just one of those games. Minshew will conclude the campaign against Indianapolis' 21st-ranked pass defense.
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Kyler Murray QB | MIN
Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Hurts hamstring Sunday
Murray suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game in Seattle, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
In between third-quarter possessions, the Cardinals training staff examined Murray before making a call on his health. If he's unable to return, he'll end the day with 118 yards and one TD on 11-for-18 passing to go with six carries for 40 yards. Veteran Brett Hundley has replaced Murray under center for the Cardinals.