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  • Sam Ehlinger QB | DEN

    Broncos' Sam Ehlinger: Set for emergency QB role

    Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive and serving as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Chargers.

    Ehlinger also served as Denver's emergency third QB in both Week 1 and Week 2. He can enter Sunday's game only if both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham become sidelined due to injury, illness or ejection.

  • Mac Jones QB | SF

    49ers' Mac Jones: Another spot start in place of Purdy

    Jones will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals after the 49ers ruled out Brock Purdy (left shoulder/toe).

    Purdy did everything in his power to be available to the 49ers offense after missing just one game due to a turf toe variant and also an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Having said that, his absence will extend to two contests, setting Jones up for another spot start under center. Working in place of Purdy last Sunday at New Orleans, Jones led San Francisco to a 26-21 win while completing 26 of 39 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, rushing six times for six yards and fumbling twice (one lost).

  • Brock Purdy QB | SF

    49ers' Brock Purdy: Officially out for Week 3

    The 49ers downgraded Purdy (toe/shoulder) from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Though Purdy was a limited participant in practice throughout the week and is progressing more quickly than the 49ers anticipated in his recovery from turf toe as well as an AC joint sprain of his non-throwing shoulder, he'll end up missing a second straight game. Mac Jones will be in line for another start Sunday, but the 49ers have optimism that Purdy could be ready to return to the lineup for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Jaguars.

  • Rams' Stetson Bennett: Emergency QB for Week 3

    Bennett (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback against the Eagles on Sunday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

    Bennett will be the Rams' emergency quarterback for the first time this season. That means he'll be allowed to see the field Sunday only in the event that Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo are both removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

  • Kirk Cousins QB | ATL

    Falcons' Kirk Cousins: League-wide interest low

    The Falcons haven't received any trade inquiries on Cousins over the past week, despite a number of teams dealing with injuries at quarterback, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."

    The Falcons are willing to trade Cousins, but they also didn't put anything on tape with him this preseason to demonstrate that he has fully recovered from the injuries that ultimately contributed to him being benched during the 2024 season. He'll continue to serve as Michael Penix's top backup until a potential trade suitor emerges as the season unfolds.

  • Jayden Daniels QB | WAS

    Commanders' Jayden Daniels: Knee restricting lateral movement

    Daniels (knee), who is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, is comfortable throwing and running forward, but his struggles with moving laterally was the main factor in Washington's decision to rule him out for Week 3, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."

    While the Commanders haven't provided official word on the nature of Daniels' injury, Glazer classified the knee issue as a ligament sprain, though Dianna Russini of The Athletic relayed earlier Sunday that a possible MCL sprain has been ruled out. Daniels' ability to move laterally without discomfort will be the critical factor to watch next week in practice. The Commanders will proceed with Marcus Mariota as their starting quarterback in Week 3.

  • Tanner McKee QB | PHI

    Eagles' Tanner McKee: Working as emergency QB in Week 3

    McKee (thumb) is inactive but is serving as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Rams, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    McKee continues to work his way back from surgery on a fractured right thumb and is serving as Philly's emergency third QB for the second straight week. Until he's advanced enough in his recovery, Sam Howell will likely continue to get the gameday nod as the backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts.

  • Riley Leonard QB | IND

    Colts' Riley Leonard: Serving as emergency QB again

    Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive as the Colts' emergency third quarterback Week 3 versus Tennessee.

    This will be the third straight week to begin that campaign that Leonard serves as Indianapolis' emergency third QB. He's ineligible to enter Sunday's matchup unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson are forced out due to injury, illness or ejection.

  • Vikings' Desmond Ridder: Emergency QB for Week 3

    Ridder (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday.

    Ridder wasn't able to make the Bengals' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he caught on with the Vikings this past Tuesday to provide depth at quarterback due to J.J. McCarthy (ankle) being sidelined. As the emergency third quarterback, Ridder is prohibited from playing Sunday unless Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer were both to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

  • Tommy DeVito QB | NE

    Patriots' Tommy DeVito: Serving as emergency QB

    DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as New England's emergency third quarterback against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

    DeVito will be the Patriots' emergency quarterback for a third-straight week. He won't be allowed to see the field unless Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs are both removed from Sunday's game due to injury, illness or ejection.

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