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Dalton completed 22 of 36 passes for 328 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 20-16 win over Buffalo. He added two yards on the ground.

The biggest chunk of Dalton's success came early on Sunday with a 77-yard bomb down the right sideline for an A.J. Green touchdown. After struggling early in the season, Dalton has been airing it out with gusto under new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, averaging at least 7.85 yards per attempt in all three games after reaching that total just six times in 18 starts under Ken Zampese. The switch at coordinator has also led to Dalton getting the ball into the end zone more with seven touchdowns in the last three weeks versus none in the first two games of the season. Dalton was picked twice by Buffalo's stingy defense, and turnovers will be worth monitoring, but it looks like Cincinnati is righting the ship.

Carr (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

With Carr having suffered a transverse process fracture in his back last weekend, he'll sit this one out and eye a Week 6 return. EJ Manuel will start at QB for the Raiders in his place Sunday.

Mariota (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

As a result, Matt Cassel will start at QB for Tennessee on Sunday, with Brandon Weeden slated to back him up. The Titans obviously struggled in last weekend's 57-14 loss to the Texans, but with the capable running back duo of DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry on hand, it's not hard to imagine a run-fueled attack in the absence of Mariota. Looking ahead, Mariota is no lock to return in time for the Titans' Week 6 contest on Oct. 16 against the Colts, with Ian Rapoport of NFL.com having suggested that the recovery time for the hamstring injury Mariota suffered back on Oct. 1 "estimated to be 2-4 weeks."

Carr (back) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Carr suffered a transverse process fracture in his back that initially was announced as requiring a 2-to-6-week recovery timetable, but the quarterback's limited participation in practices Wednesday through Friday has apparently left the window open for him to suit up in Week 5. It sounds like he could be a game-time decision, but this report makes it seem unlikely he'll convince the team he can start. EJ Manuel will start if Carr is out.

Mariota (hamstring) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mariota is listed as questionable on the official injury report for Sunday's game against Miami. Head coach Mike Mularkey has said he'll be a game-time decision, but this report would make it seem like it's less a of a toss-up than previously indicated. Matt Cassel will start at quarterback if Mariota is ruled out.

The Vikings have officially listed Bradford (knee) as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Bears.

Bradford, who has been sidelined since the team's season opener, is likely to be a true game-time decision. Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com reports that coach Mike Zimmer indicated "we'll see" in regards to his status for Monday. The quarterback was limited throughout the week at practice. Case Keenum has filled in nicely during his absence, and will presumably draw another start should Bradford ultimately be unable to suit up.

The Jaguars released Nassib on Saturday.

Nassib was the third quarterback on the Jaguars' depth chart, rendering him expendable in order to boost depth on the offensive line. He figures to be a prime candidate to land on the team's practice squad. The 27-year-old played just two games with the team.

Bradford (knee) was a limited participant at Friday's practice.

While he has yet to return to a full practice, Bradford did manage back-to-back limited sessions and said Friday his knee is feeling much better. Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, the quarterback used the term "night and day" when comparing how his injury feels now to how it felt two weeks ago. Despite the clear optimism, Bradford stopped shy of making any proclamations regarding a return to action Monday against the Bears. He did acknowledge that he'll play before the pain completely subsides, saying that he doesn't expect his knee to fully heal any sooner than Minnesota's Week 9 bye. Bradford could come down to a game-time decision Monday.

Carr (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

It looked like a foregone conclusion that Carr would be held out Sunday after it was announced earlier this week that he suffered a transverse process fracture in his back that would require a 2-to-6-week recovery timetable, but the quarterback's limited participation in practices Wednesday through Friday has apparently left the window open for him to suit up in Week 5. Though it appears Carr is progressing faster than expected, Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio wasn't willing to confirm as much, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic Bay Area. Further updates on Carr's health should be made available heading into Sunday, but in the event he's sidelined for the first time this season, EJ Manuel would step in as the Raiders' starter under center.

Carr (back) is making good progress and could return as soon as Week 6 against the Chargers, ESPN.com's Stephania Bell reports.

Recovering from a transverse process fracture in has back, Carr will be held out for Sunday's game against the Ravens. He nonetheless joined Thursday's practice as a limited participant, stretching with teammates and even throwing a football around. EJ Manuel will face the Ravens on Sunday, while Carr's practice availability will need to be closely monitored next week.