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Tannehill completed 32 of 45 passes for 389 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Patriots. He also gained 35 yards on six rushes and lost a fumble but recovered.

Although his final stat line was impressive, it belied the extremely cold start Tannehill had on the afternoon. He failed to complete a pass until the second quarter, which played a key role in a 24-3 halftime deficit for the Dolphins. Tannehill began to find his rhythm in the third quarter, connecting with Kenny Stills for a 24-yard score and then coming back in the final period for a 12-yard touchdown strike to Jordan Cameron. In all, he completed 20 of first 21 pass attempts in the second half, but was intercepted in the end zone on a last-gasp heave on fourth down at the Patriots' 29-yard line with two seconds remaining. While his overall numbers and the fact that he found Jarvis Landry a total of 10 times on the afternoon were certainly encouraging, Tannehill and the Dolphins are already in the hot seat heading into their home opener against the Browns in Week 3.

Dalton completed 31 of 54 pass attempts for 366 yards and one touchdown in the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Steelers. He also carried twice for seven yards.

The 54 pass attempts represent a career-high for Dalton, though his 57.4 percent completion rate was well below his career average. Receiver A.J. Green didn't do him many favors, though, as the All-Pro wideout secured just two of eight targets sent his way. Fortunately, rookie Tyler Boyd seems to be emerging as a legitimate weapon for Dalton, which could prove very beneficial for Dalton's stat lines moving forward. Up next is a matchup against a formidable Broncos defense Week 3.

Gabbert completed 17 of 36 passes for 243 yards to go along with a pair of both touchdowns and interceptions during Sunday's loss to the Panthers. He also added 10 yards and a score in three attempts on the ground.

Gabbert whipped the ball around the field often Sunday, finding nine different pass-catchers throughout the contest. His stats were padded by a 75-yard touchdown throw to tight end Vance McDonald, but the 49ers were ultimately unsuccessful in their comeback attempt after trailing 31-10 heading into the fourth quarter. Gabbert will have his hands full once again next week against the talented Seattle defense, making him quite a risky fantasy play.

Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald relays that the "early indication" is that Garoppolo's right shoulder injury could take take six weeks to heal.

Per the report, Garoppolo is still "undergoing (a) full battery of tests," but it looks very much like Jacoby Brissett will start Thursday's game against the Texans, with the Patriots acutely in need of QB depth, given that Tom Brady (suspension) is not eligible to return to action until Week 5.

Cousins completed 28 of 46 passes for 364 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. He added 20 rushing yards on two carries.

Cousins was productive Sunday and moved the ball effectively, but he committed a monumental error at the end of the third quarter when he was picked off in the end zone after throwing into quadruple coverage. He was also part of a botched snap that cost the Redskins a 10-second runoff on the final drive of the game, leaving just eight seconds off the clock, and he launched the ensuing Hail Mary out of the end zone to conclude the game. Cousins has piled up 695 yards through the air through two games, but his 1:3 touchdown:turnover rate and the crucial mistakes have left some things to be desired. He will look to turn things around in Week 3 versus the Giants.

Brissett, who took over for Jimmy Garoppolo -- who suffered a shoulder injury with 4:02 remaining in the second quarter of Sunday's 31-24 win over the Dolphins -- completed six of nine passes for 92 yards in the contest.

With Tom Brady still suspended and the Patriots playing again on Thursday against the Texans, there's a distinct possibility that Brissett -- who the Patriots took in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft -- will be the Patriots' Week 3 starter at QB. In such a scenario, it's not hard to imagine the team rolling with run-heavy attack, with Brissett representing a speculative fantasy play, in any case.

Stafford completed 22 of 40 pass attempts for 260 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Lions' Week 2 defeat at the hands of the Titans. He also added 31 rushing yards on two carries.

Stafford wasn't as impressive in his second outing of 2016 as he was the first. However, he was thankfully uninjured after taking an uncalled blow to his legs in the second half. Regardless, he had a chance to set the Lions up for a game-winning field goal with 22 seconds left in regulation, but threw an ugly interception that ultimately sealed the victory for Tennessee. Whereas his overall stat line would have been more impressive had a touchdown to TE Eric Ebron not been called off due to an offensive pass interference penalty, Stafford nonetheless posted a glaringly-bad 55 percent completion rate, his worst since 2014. He'll look to rebound Week 3 against the Packers.

Prior to his exit from Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a right shoulder injury, Garoppolo had completed 18 of 27 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns.

Despite exiting the game with 4:02 remaining in the second quarter, Garoppolo put up respectable fantasy stats for those who rolled with him in Week 2 lineups. Of more concern is that the Patriots face a quick turnaround schedule-wise, as they play the Texans at home on Thursday. If Garoppolo is unable to bounce back in time for that contest, Jacoby Brissett -- who took over at QB for the Patriots on Sunday -- would be line for his first NFL start in Week 3.

Prescott completed 22 of 30 passes for 292 yards in Sunday's game against the Redskins. He added a six-yard rushing touchdown on his only carry of the game.

Prescott was efficient Sunday, completing 73 percent of his passes and averaging a healthy 9.2 yards per attempt, and although he did not run the ball much, his mobility allowed him to make a number of plays in the passing game. He also played with poise, as he led long scoring drives in the third and fourth quarter and went without a turnover for the second consecutive week. Prescott also notably fed Dez Bryant Sunday, as the No. 1 receiver nabbed seven of 12 targets for 107 yards. With his first NFL win under his belt, Prescott and the Cowboys will look to build off of Sunday's performance at home against the Bears in Week 3.

Garoppolo (shoulder) won't return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

With the Patriots up 24-3 to start the second half and Garoppolo not able to return to the field, Jacoby Brissett is in line to finish out Sunday's game at QB for the Patriots.