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Case Keenum QB | CHI
Rams' Case Keenum: Tosses first two touchdown passes of the season Sunday
Keenum completed 14-of-26 passes for 190 yards in Sunday's 37-32 win at Tampa Bay.
After struggling to produce in each of the Rams' first two games of the season, Keenum finally threw a touchdown pass, including a back-breaking score to Tavon Austin late in the fourth quarter. While it was far from a perfect outing, Keenum also threw a pretty 44-yard touchdown to Brian Quick early in the first quarter, and had to deal with some drops throughout the game. With the No.1 overall pick Jared Goff waiting in the wings, Keenum must continue to make plays, or his time as the team's starter could be short. It doesn't get easier for Keenum in Week 4, as he'll travel to Arizona to play the Cardinals.
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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Says he could have returned to game
Wilson (sprained knee) said he could have returned to Sunday's game against the 49ers if the score had been closer, ESPN's Sheil Kapadia reports.
Wilson got his left leg pinned underneath 49ers linebacker Eli Harold on a sack in the third quarter, and while the injury initially appeared serious, he surprisingly only missed one snap and then finished out the drive. He was taken out for good at the end of the series, with Seattle holding a 27-3 lead and in no real danger of losing. Wilson is scheduled for an MRI on Monday. He has yet to miss a game in his career, and he's already been playing through a sprained right ankle that the Seahawks initially expected to require a multi-game absence. If Wilson can't play in Week 4, Trevone Boykin will start at the Jets.
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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Diagnosed with knee sprain
Wilson is believed to have suffered a sprained knee, but he'll still need additional testing to confirm the diagnosis, Liz Mathews of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Wilson was removed during the third quarter of Sunday's blowout win over the 49ers, giving way to undrafted rookie Trevone Boykin. While the outcome wasn't in question at the time, Wilson did appear to be in real pain, suggesting his removal wasn't just precautionary. He's also been dealing with an ankle issue since Week 1, but Sunday's knee injury seems to be a far greater concern.
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Blaine Gabbert QB | KC
49ers' Blaine Gabbert: Struggles against a tough opponent
Gabbert completed 14-of-25 pass attempts for 119 yards and an interception in Sunday's 37-18 loss at Seattle. He also had five carries for 22 yards.
It was a brutal matchup for Gabbert, and he predictably struggled, failing to throw a touchdown pass. The 49ers managed to score a couple of times in the fourth quarter, but both of those were by Carlos Hyde from eight yards out. Gabbert's overall fantasy production the previous two weeks were respectable, but the offense has looks limited in general, and he's got just a 5.5 YPA for the season. In Gabbert's defense, the 49ers lack a true No. 1 wideout, as Torrey Smith has plenty of speed, but isn't an elite pass catcher in the mold of Julio Jones or Odell Beckham. In any case, he'll face the Cowboys at home in Week 4.
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Marcus Mariota QB | WAS
Titans' Marcus Mariota: Fails to throw a touchdown against Oakland
Mariota threw for 214 yards and two interceptions while completing 17 of 33 passes Sunday against the Raiders. He also added 22 rushing yards on three carries, and lost one of two fumbles in a 17-10 loss.
The Mariota-led Titans offense is averaging a measly 14.0 points per game through three weeks, and this seemingly friendly matchup at home against a Raiders defense that came in allowing 34.5 points per game surprisingly didn't help. He did lead a second-half touchdown drive, but it was capped by DeMarco Murray's first rushing score of the season. Despite an offseason makeover, the dearth of weapons in Tennessee's passing game is still a major problem, especially with tight end Delanie Walker (hamstring) out.
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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Injures left leg Sunday
Wilson injured his left leg during Sunday's game against the 49ers, NFL.com reports.
Wilson left the game in the third quarter following a horse-collar tackle in which his left knee was bent in an unnatural fashion under 49ers linebacker Eli Harold. Initially, Wilson missed just one play, but after the Seahawks kicked a 33-yard field goal to end the possession, he was removed in favor of backup Trevone Boykin. Trainers were seen fitting a brace on Wilson left knee, an injury that's two weeks removed from him sustaining a high right ankle sprain in the regular season opener. The Seahawks have yet to clarify if he'll attempt a return to the contest, according to Stephen Cohen of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
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Andy Dalton QB | PHI
Bengals' Andy Dalton: Held to 206 yards in loss
Dalton completed 21 of 31 passes for 206 yards and a pick in Sunday's loss to Denver. He added 40 yards on six carries.
Dalton's season-opening streak of 366-yard games is over at two. The Bengals went run-heavy to start the game, getting on the board early and protecting Dalton from Denver's potent pass rush. Once Denver adjusted to the running game, Dalton's day turned south as the Broncos got to him four times and forced him into a late pick. The arrow should be pointing up for Dalton as he will be getting his favorite red-zone target, Tyler Eifert, back soon to complement A.J. Green. If the team doesn't do a better job protecting him, however, it won't matter who he has to throw to. Dalton's been sacked 12 times already this season.
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Sam Bradford QB | MIN
Vikings' Sam Bradford: Throws for just 171 yards in win at Carolina
Bradford struggled in Sunday's win at Carolina, completing 18 of 28 passes for just 171 yards and one touchdown.
Bradford and the entire Vikings offense struggled to move the ball in their first game without Adrian Peterson (knee), but a strong performance by the defense and special teams led them to victory anyway. He's not being asked to shoulder a heavy load, but does look to have a decent rapport with tight end Kyle Rudolph and top wideout Stephon Diggs. While the 2010 first overall pick won't turn it over much, he probably isn't going to rack up significant yardage most weeks, either.
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Tyrod Taylor QB | GB
Bills' Tyrod Taylor: Lethal with his legs in Week 3 win
Taylor completed 14 of 25 passes for 119 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 33-18 victory over the Cardinals. He also gained 76 yards and a touchdown on nine carries and fumbled twice, recovering one.
The six-year pro had his second lackluster showing through the air in the season's first three weeks, but more than made up for it on the ground. Taylor helped insure new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn's offense made a grand debut, with a nifty 20-yard touchdown run, a game-long scamper of 49 yards, and a season high in rushing yards overall. Missing top target Sammy Watkins, Taylor was conservative through the air, with Robert Woods (six receptions, 51 yards) serving as the focal point of the air attack. Otherwise, the offense leaned heavily on LeSean McCoy and also saw the defense tally a touchdown on a 53-yard fumble return. Taylor will face a tough task when he faces the Patriots in New England in Week 4.
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Ryan Tannehill QB | TEN
Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill: Throws three touchdowns against Browns
Tannehill completed 25 of 39 passes for 319 yards, three scores and two picks in Sunday's win over Cleveland. He also lost a fumble during the game.
As is often the case with Tannehill, Sunday's game was full of dazzling plays and bone-headed misses. The final few moments of regulation and overtime perfectly illustrate this as Tannehill was slow getting the ball off during the team's final drive of the fourth quarter - leading to a fumble that almost gave the game away. He responded in overtime by uncorking a 32-yard strike to Jarvis Landry with a defender in his face to set up the game-winning score. Tannehill has shown some big-play ability in Adam Gase's offense over the past two weeks, but four picks and three fumbles in three games makes him too much of a liability to rely on.