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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Struggles through the air
Wilson completed 17 of 33 passes for 151 yards with two interceptions, and he also rushed for 80 yards in Sunday's 14-5 loss to Tampa Bay.
Sunday's loss was unquestionably Wilson's worst passing performance of the season, as he registered his first multi-interception game while also chalking up season lows in completion percentage (51.5) and yards per pass (4.58). Though he struggled to pass the ball, he managed to salvage at least some fantasy value through his performance on the ground, where his 80 yards doubled his total rushing yards on the season. He looks more willing to run than he has all season, indicating his ankle injury is likely a thing of the past. Next week, Wilson and the Seahawks return home for a matchup with the Panthers.
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Derek Carr QB | NO
Raiders' Derek Carr: Returns to game
Carr (hand/finger) was able to return to action Sunday against the Panthers, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
Carr was forced out of the game early in the third quarter but was able to return, sporting a glove on his banged-up right hand after missing just one series.
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Andy Dalton QB | PHI
Bengals' Andy Dalton: Ineffective without A.J. Green
Dalton completed 26 of 48 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown Sunday in Baltimore. He also rushed three times for 14 yards and lost two of four fumbles in the 19-14 loss.
Dalton attempted to overcome the absence of top wideout A.J. Green (hamstring) by spreading the ball around. Quantity didn't make up for quality, though, as he led just one touchdown drive despite connecting at least three times with five different receivers. It looks like the Bengals will continue to rely heavily on the passing game, though the Red Rifle's effectiveness will likely be limited until he's reunited with his top target.
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Matt Barkley QB | JAC
Bears' Matt Barkley: Fires three touchdown passes in Sunday defeat
Barkley went 28 of 54 for 316 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions Sunday against the Titans.
Barkley was in the advantageous position of the Bears trailing in a blowout loss in the second half, which allowed him to pile up the production against a weak Tennessee pass defense. Despite his big numbers, he was victimized by a bunch of dropped passes, including two in the end zone. However, his performance puts him on the radar as a fantasy option in leagues that start two quarterbacks.
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Jared Goff QB | DET
Rams' Jared Goff: Throws for three scores in loss
Goff completed 20 of 32 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns to go along with one interception during Sunday's loss to the Saints.
In just his second career start, Goff was able to find the end zone three times through the air as he spread the ball out consistently to several different targets. The 2016 first-overall selection was able to show a bit more promise than he displayed in his first start last week, despite taking three sacks. The Saints' poor pass defense provided Goff with an opportunity to become more comfortable leading the Rams' offense, but he'll have a bit tougher of a matchup next week against the Patriots. If the Rams get behind early, Goff could be asked to throw the ball plenty.
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Ryan Tannehill QB | TEN
Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill: Fires three TDs in Week 12 win
Tannehill completed 20 of 30 passes for 285 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 31-24 win over the 49ers. He also gained 34 yards on six rushes.
Although RB Jay Ajayi was rightfully expected to thrive against the Niners' questionable run defense, Tannehill found himself able to exploit their equally beatable secondary on a regular basis, while the former ran into some tough sledding on the ground. Tannehill found eight different pass catchers on the afternoon, spreading the ball around effectively while tallying his third straight multi-touchdown game. While his fantasy value has been somewhat capped by the Dolphins' run-heavy approach, the fifth-year pro is certainly capable of performances like Sunday's when the ground game is shut down. He'll look to put together another strong outing against the Ravens in a Week 13 road tilt.
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Matt Barkley QB | JAC
Bears' Matt Barkley: Starting Sunday
Barkley is starting Sunday's game against the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
With Jay Cutler among the Bears' inactives Sunday -- and potentially for the rest of the season -- Barkley will get the nod under center. In five career appearances, Barkley hasn't fared well, though, recording no touchdowns versus six interceptions.
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Matt Barkley QB | JAC
Bears' Matt Barkley: Expected to start Sunday
Barkley is on pace to start Sunday against the Titans, a contest for which Jay Cutler (shoulder) is listed as doubtful, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Cutler's inability to practice this week sounded the death knell for his potential to play, but the Bears won't officially rule out the veteran signal-caller until the release of their inactive list Sunday. Although Barkley will be under center in Cutler's stead, the former has an unspectacular track record composed of 55.4 percent passing and zero touchdowns versus six interceptions in five career games.
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Dak Prescott QB | DAL
Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Relatively quiet in Thanksgiving win
Prescott completed 17-of-24 passes for 195 yards, and a touchdown in Thursday's win over the Redskins.
The rookie also rushed eight times to provide 39 yards on the ground. The Cowboys were able to depend on Ezekiel Elliott for much of the way, as they held a lead for the majority of the contest. Prescott provided another efficient performance for the first place Cowboys, and will look to continue his stellar play next Thursday against the Vikings.