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Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy had a rough game Week 14 against the Rams.

McCoy completed 20 of 32 passes for 199 yards. He did not throw any touchdowns, but did toss two interceptions. McCoy was under pressure all game, taking six sacks. He did manage to lead the team in rushing, gaining just 11 yards on the ground. Things got so bad that the fans started chanting for Robert Griffin III in the third quarter. They eventually got their wish, as McCoy was replaced on the last drive of the game. He left due to a neck injury.

If McCoy remains the starter, he'll take on the Giants Week 15. 

Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy left Week 14 against the Rams with a neck strain and his return is questionable. Robert Griffin III came in to replace McCoy. 

McCoy went 20 for 32 for 199 yards in the game. 

The 49ers have listed QB Josh Johnson, S Bubba Ventrone , CB Tramaine Brock, OL Anthony Davis, WR Brandon Lloyd, TE Vance McDonald and DL Glenn Dorsey as inactive Week 14 against the Raiders. 

Both Dorsey and McDonald had been ruled out prior to Sunday. Brock and Ventrone came into the contest listed as questionable. Ventrone has a groin injury. Brock has a hamstring issue. Lloyd was probable due to a quad injury, but will not play.

The Raiders have listed QB Matt McGloin, WR Denarius Moore, CB Neiko Thorpe, OL Tony Bergstrom, OL Menelik Watson, TE Brian Leonhardt and DT Stacy McGee as inactive Week 14 against the 49ers. 

Leonhardt was the only player ruled out prior to Sunday. Thorpe came into the game listed as questionable. He's dealing with a hand injury. The other five players listed as healthy scratches. 

Texans quarterback Thad Lewis, wide receiver DeVier Posey, cornerback Andre Hal, safety Josh Aubrey, offensive tackle Jeff Adams, tight end Garrett Graham and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney were ruled inactive Week 14 at Jacksonville.

Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (shin) and linebacker Keenan Robinson (knee) were listed as inactive Week 14 vs. St. Louis. Safety Brandon Meriweather, quarterback Kirk Cousins, defensive lineman Kedric Golston, guard Josh LeRibeus and tackle Tyler Polumbus were also inactive.

The Cowboys have listed the following players as inactive for Thursday night's Week 14 matchup with the Bears: safety Jeff Heath (thumb), cornerback Tyler Patmon (knee, ankle), linebacker Dekoda Watson (hamstring), defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (chest), quarterback Dustin Vaughan and offensive tackles Tony Hills and Donald Hawkins.

Lawrence was deemed questionable to play Thursday after being limited in practice Tuesday. Heath, Patmon and Watson were all ruled out for Week 14 on the team's final injury report. The team will have all its probables active for Thursday night's game.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford seemed to hit the lowest of lows Week 12 at New England, his second straight game without a touchdown pass. At the time, he had yet to throw for three touchdowns in a game and had thrown for more than 300 yards just twice.

Well, he still has yet to throw for three touchdowns in a game, but after throwing for a season-high 390 yards Week 13 against Chicago, his prospects are suddenly looking up.

It wasn't the most unpredictable turnaround. The Patriots have a tough secondary while the Bears rank 30th against the pass. Stafford's Week 14 matchup against Tampa Bay comes closer to the latter than the former. Not only do the Buccaneers rank 21st against the pass, allowing 245.3 yards per game, but they've given up 22 touchdowns through the air, tied for seventh-most in the league.

Granted, at 2-10, they may not pose much of a challenge for the Lions, but after getting back in sync last week, Stafford and Calvin Johnson should be able to do some real damage against them before the Lions resort to running out the clock.

If you look back through Stafford's game log, he's been especially susceptible to matchups this season, so you can trust him for this one.

If you have yet to put your faith back in Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with his recent turnaround -- he has averaged 21.7 Fantasy points over his last three games, according to standard CBSSports.com scoring -- his matchup Week 14 at Philadelphia might be that last little push you need.

The Eagles rank 26th against the pass, giving up 258.6 yards per game, and have allowed the fourth-most Fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Their opponents are pretty much forced to pass against them just to keep from falling too far behind. The Eagles are averaging 31.3 points per game, fourth-most in the league, and have been even more productive with Mark Sanchez under center, averaging 34.4 in their last five.

Of course, they haven't had to face the Seahawks during that stretch, who are back to being a dominant defensive team. If their defense steps up against a strong offense, Wilson may not be needed for big numbers, which is always the risk for him.

But based on how his last few weeks have gone and how much better the Eagles are offensively than the Seahawks' last few opponents, more likely than not, Wilson has good things in store. Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard both rank him among their top 10 quarterbacks for this week.

Browns All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas has made no secret that he supports the decision of Mike Pettine to continue starting Brian Hoyer at quarterback Sunday against Indianapolis.

Thomas indicated that his team, which remains in the playoff hunt, would not maximize its postseason hopes with a rookie such as Johnny Manziel running the team.

"Certainly when you start throwing guys in there, trying to see what they can do, the message is we're already playing for next year," Thomas told the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.