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Mariota completed 17-of-37 passes for 218 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions Sunday against Oakland. He added seven rushing yards on one carry.

Mariota's line outside the three touchdowns was very ugly, but the rookie's struggles are nothing new. He has topped 250 yards passing just once in his last six appearances, and also took a step back with his legs after topping 20 yards on the ground in each of the last two games. Mariota completed just six of the 20 passes he threw to wide receivers, and it's going to be hard to trust him until he demonstrates the ability to hit outside throws.

Cousins completed 20 of 29 passes for 302 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Giants. He ran the ball four times for a yard and a touchdown and fumbled during the game.

Cousins had multiple interceptions in four of Washington's first six games this season, but has been picked off just twice in the five games since. He has posted his only two multi-touchdown games of the season during that same five-game stretch. Though he has been more careful with the football as of late, Cousins has not emerged as a big enough producer in the passing game to warrant much attention in fantasy circles. His abilities as a runner are noteworthy, though, as his three rushing scores this season are tied for the team lead and trail only Cam Newton and Jameis Winston among quarterbacks this season.

Carr completed 24-of-37 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 24-21 win at Tennessee. He also fumbled twice, losing one.

Carr sports an excellent 24-to-6 touchdown to interception ratio, and has done a good job taking care of the ball even while factoring in his three lost fumbles this season. The sophomore quarterback overcame a forgettable game from usually-reliable receiver Michael Crabtree by featuring Seth Roberts and Amari Cooper, and Carr's ability to get different receivers involved is just the latest demonstration of his increased maturity as a passer.

Tannehill completed 33 of 58 passes for 351 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception Sunday against the Jets. He also failed to record a rushing yard and lost a fumble.

While the stats looked good by the end, a significant amount came with the Dolphins trailing by as many as three touchdowns. Tannehill connected with nine different receivers, with Jarvis Landry (knee) leading the way by catching 13 of 16 targets for 165 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins continue to spiral out of the AFC playoff picture, though Tannehill has at least taken advantage of the garbage time, throwing seven touchdowns in the last three games. Up next is a Week 13 home game against the Ravens, who are allowing the ninth-most passing yards per game while giving up the seventh-most passing touchdowns.

Head coach Jeff Fisher reiterated Sunday that Keenum will start when he receives clearance from the concussion protocol, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Keenum fulfilled expectations with inactive status Sunday at Cincinnati, forcing the inimitable Nick Foles to carry the offense to the tune of 30-for-46 passing, 228 yards, and no touchdowns versus three interceptions. Still in the midst of the protocol for head injuries, Keenum's activity level in practice this week will forecast whether he's nearing a return.

Taylor (shoulder) completed 21 of 38 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns Sunday against the Chiefs. He also rushed five times for 46 yards but fumbled twice, losing one.

Taylor focused on wideout Sammy Watkins in the first half, as the two connected six times for 158 yards and two scores. However, Watkins was held without a catch in the second half and the Bills were unable to find a way back in the pivotal AFC matchup. It was the third time this season Taylor has thrown for three touchdowns, though two have come in losses. Up next is a Week 13 matchup against a Texans defense allowing the fifth-fewest passing yards per game this season, while also tying for fifth in YPA allowed.

Dalton (groin) is active Sunday against the Rams.

Dalton was limited in practice Wednesday, but returned to log a full day's work both Thursday and Friday, and was given a "probable" designation for Sunday's home matchup. As expected, he'll take on a St. Louis defense that has allowed 229.4 passing yards per game through Week 11, good for No. 10 in the league. He'll also have a healthy group of receivers for the contest, as Marvin Jones (hamstring) will be active as well.

Bridgewater (shoulder) is active for Sunday's contest at Atlanta, Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

In an Adrian Peterson-centric offense, Bridgewater has offset fewer explosive plays with slightly improved ball security in his second season. Because the Falcons boast the No. 1 rush defense in the NFL, Bridgewater could have more of the offensive burden land on his shoulders.

Keenum (concussion) is inactive Sunday against the Bengals, ESPN's Nick Wagoner reports.

Keenum was limited in practice all week while going through concussion protocol, and all indications leading up to the Sunday matchup had suggested Nick Foles would re-take the reins at quarterback. Keenum didn't necessarily "wow" anyone last week after completing 46 percent of his passes for 136 yards and a score, but had been expected to be the starting quarterback if healthy. Foles will now get another chance after nine underwhelming performances, but whoever claims the full-time job moving forward will likely be limited by the St. Louis run-first offense.

Keenum (concussion) is not in line to start Sunday's game against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.

With Keenum recovering from a concussion, he's not in line to start Sunday after taking a hit to the head late in last week's loss to Baltimore. The Rams had initially hoped that Keenum would be cleared in time to play Sunday, but it looks like they'll hand the reins of the offense back over to Nick Foles, who was benched after nine uninspiring games as the starter.