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Bradford completed 31 of 40 pass attempts for 307 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's loss to the Redskins. He also threw one interception.

The Vikings were forced to air it out on Sunday as their pathetic rushing attack wasn't getting the job done, but Bradford was able to complete 78 percent of his throws and keep them in the game. Protection issues continue to limit the quarterback's production, although he's become a viable plug-in option in deeper leagues during the team's four-game skid. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been Bradford's go-to guy lately, and they connected on 13 occasions for 164 yards on Sunday. They'll have a tough matchup in Week 11 against the Cardinals, who rank near the top of the league in pass defense.

Though Siemian is still reportedly dealing with discomfort in his non-throwing shoulder, a QB change in Denver is not in the works at this stage, NFL.com reports.

Siemian's shoulder issue is something to watch as the Broncos take on the Saints on Sunday, but it won't prevent him from starting Week 10's contest, with the report noting that Paxton Lynch's ascension to the No. 1 QB job not considered imminent.

Although the Rams are using Case Keenum as their starting quarterback Sunday against the Jets in New York, Goff could replace the veteran signal-caller next Sunday versus the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Goff's first NFL pass awaits, as Keenum has handled all of the Rams' 518 offensive snaps this season. Head coach Jeff Fisher has relayed that he'll send out Goff "when he is ready," which can be more accurately translated to "when Fisher is ready to make that decision," according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. If the Rams appear to be falling further out of the playoff picture this weekend, Goff could earn his first NFL snaps, especially if Keenum's stat line is interception-laden.

Hackenberg is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

With Hackenberg inactive, Ryan Fitzpatrick is in uniform Sunday, but he'll serve as the Jets' No. 2 QB behind Week 10 starter Bryce Petty.

Petty will make his NFL starting debut Sunday against the Rams.

The Jets will thus roll with the unproven albeit healthy Petty over veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is in uniform Sunday but still dealing with the effects of a knee injury. Against a rugged Rams defense, Petty is not a high-percentage fantasy play this week, but he does provide an option for those scrambling for Week 10 QB depth due to byes, injuries or league parameters.

Petty is expected to start Sunday against the Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Ryan Fitzpatrick was limited in practice all week because of a knee injury, and while the Jets were apparently going to let him see how his knee felt in pre-game warmups, the decision has apparently been made to have Petty under center. Given Fitzpatrick's struggles through most of this season, it's possible that the Jets could continue to go with Petty if he performs well Sunday.

Winston (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Less than a week removed from suffering a knee injury, Winston handled every rep in the first practice of Week 9 prep, clearing the way for active status Sunday against the Bears. With Mike Evans (concussion) turning in a full session and Doug Martin (hamstring) practicing Wednesday for the first time since Week 2, the Buccaneers are seemingly healthier than they have been in some time. Consequently, Winston could prosper against a Chicago defense that has allowed 286.8 yards per game and seven touchdown passes to quarterbacks over the last four outings.

Mariota (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of titansonline.com reports.

Though the QB tweaked an ankle in Week 9, coach Mike Mularkey suggested that Mariota didn't experience any issues related to the injury at practice Wednesday. Mariota thus remains on track to play Sunday against the Packers, assuming no setbacks.

Though Mariota suffered an ankle injury in Week 9's action, he is expected to practice this week and play Sunday against the Packers, ESPN.com reports.

We'll have to see how the Titans list the QB's level of practice participation Wednesday, but at this stage it looks as though Mariota could be limited some in that regard as Sunday's contest approaches.

Heinicke (foot) was activated Tuesday from the non-football injury list, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Heinicke returned to practice Oct. 19 and had to be activated within a 21-day window. The Vikings decided to bring him back at the last second, but he'll only be No. 3 on the depth chart, clearly stuck behind both Sam Bradford and Shaun Hill.