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Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater rallied Minnesota from an early 10-point deficit and led four touchdowns drives during a 29-26 win Week 9 vs. Washington. Bridgewater completed 26 of 42 passes for 268 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for 20 yards on three carries. 

Bridgewater's only touchdown came on a 20-yard touchdown pass to Chase Ford with 36 seconds left in the second quarter, which cut the deficit to 10-7. It was the third straight game Bridgewater had one passing touchdown and second straight game he avoided throwing an interception.

The Vikings are on a bye Week 10 before returning to action Week 11 at Chicago.

It seems every time a poor stretch by Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer has critics calling for backup Johnny Manziel to replace him, the Cleveland native responds.

That was again the scenario Sunday against Tampa Bay. Hoyer completed 11 straight passes for 124 yards and one touchdown during a second-half flurry and finished 21 of 34 for 300 yards, two scores and two picks in a 22-17 victory. It marked his first 300-yard performance in 2014.

Hoyer started fast by completing his first two passes for 47 yards, but struggled in the second quarter, which included one of his two season-high interceptions. He opened the third by leading the Browns to an 80-yard drive culminated on a 2-yard touchdown pass off a roll left to running back Terrance West. Tampa regained the lead, but Hoyer responded with 10 minutes left in the game by tossing a 34-yard scoring strike to a wide-open Taylor Gabriel.

The quarterback will try to rise to the occasion when the Browns play their biggest regular season game since 2007 on Thursday night in Cincinnati.

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill bounced back from a subpar performance in Week 8, as he tore the Chargers apart in a 37-0 win in Week 9.

Tannehill put together the finest performance of his season Sunday, and he once again did it with the help of his legs. Tannehill rushed for 47 yards on just four carries, his fourth straight game with 40-plus yards on the ground, and used that to open things up in the passing game. He racked up 33 Fantasy points in the win, and peaked with a 21-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter that was set up by the threat of him running.

Tannehill had just 18 yards on eight carries through three games, and was averaging just 15.0 Fantasy points per game in that span. Since Week 4, he is averaging 24.0 Fantasy points and 44.2 rushing yards per game. Now that the Dolphins' coaching staff has figured out how to use him, Tannehill has to be considered a solid starting Fantasy option, even in Week 10 against a tough Lions' defense. 

Jets quarterback Michael Vick was able to finish out Sunday's 24-10 loss at Kansas City despite briefly leaving in the fourth quarter due to a head injury. Vick was hurt on a 4th-and-goal play early in the fourth quarter, as he was slammed to the turf on an incomplete pass.

Vick laid on the ground for a few moments before rising to his feet. Although, he appeared wobbly walking off the field and needed the help of the trainers to make it to the sideline. Vick was evaluated on the bench for a few minutes before walking to the locker room. With Geno Smith (shoulder) inactive, Vick was replaced by Matt Simms.

However, after missing just one series, Vick surprisingly made his return to the game. Prior to getting hurt, he was 12 of 14 for 92 yards and one touchdown -- a 3-yard pass to Eric Decker late in the second quarter. He also rushed for 12 yards on three carries. He finished the game 21 of 28 for 196 yards, while rushing for 18 yards on four carries.

The Jets are back in action Week 10 vs. Pittsburgh. Coach Rex Ryan said after Sunday's loss that Vick will start next week.

"As long as he's healthy, we'll go with Mike," Ryan said.

After a disappointing outing the previous week against Jacksonville, Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill got back on track with an impressive performance, firing three touchdown passes and leading his team to a Week 9 victory over the Chargers at Sun Life Stadium.

Tannehill got off to a fast start, hooking up with Charles Clay for a 6-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the game. On the opening drive of the third quarter, he found Rishard Matthews for a 21-yard touchdown strike. He connected with Jarvis Landry for a 14-yard strike in the third quarter to give his team a 37-point lead in the third quarter. With the game well in hand, the team sat him out in the fourth quarter for backup Matt Moore.

Tannehill compiled 208 of his 288 passing yards in the first half. He completed 24 of 34 pass attempts. with three touchdowns and no interceptions, registering a 125.6 passer rating in a 37-0 victory. It's the second time in his career that he's thrown for three touchdowns without an interception. He rushed for 47 yards on four attempts. He has rushed for 45-plus yards in each of his last four games.

He'll look to keep rolling Week 9 at Detroit.

The Raiders have listed QB Matt McGloin, WR Vincent Brown, CB Carlos Rogers, CB Chimdi Chekwa, CB Keith McGill, G Tony Bergstrom and TE David Ausberry as inactive Week 9 against the Seahawks. 

Brown, Chekwa, McGill and Ausberry had been ruled out prior to Sunday and were not expected to play. Rogers came into the game considered doubtful due to a knee injury. 

The 49ers have listed the following players for Week 9's matchup with the Rams: cornerback Tramaine Brock (toe), linebacker Patrick Willis (toe), quarterback Josh Johnson, wide receiver Quinton Patton, center Dillon Farrell and defensive tackles Demarcus Dobbs and Tank Carradine.

Both Brock and Willis were listed as questionable to play on Friday's final injury report due to toe injuries, and the 49ers defense wil have to survive without both. Willis has played in six games, recording 34 total tackles and an interception, but he hasn't played since facing the Rams in Week 6. Brock has seen action in just two games this season.

Three linebackers are the lone injured or ailing inactives posted by the Texans for their Sunday game against Philadelphia. They are Jadeveon Clowney (illness), Jeff Tarpinian (knee) and Brian Cushing (knee).

The healthy scratches are wideout DeVier Posey, defensive back Darryl Morris, tackle Jeff Adams and quarterback Tom Savage.

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Aldrick Robinson, running back Silas Redd, cornerback Greg Ducre, linebacker Jackson Jeffcoat, guard Spencer Long and tackle Tyler Polumbus were among the team's inactives Week 9 at Minnesota.

Jets quarterback Geno Smith was listed as inactive Sunday against the Chiefs due to a shoulder injury. Smith was going to be the backup quarterback to Michael Vick, if he was active.

The other Jets inactives for Week 9 were Walt Powell, Darrin Walls, IK Enemkpali, Dakota Dozier, Wesley Johnson and T.J. Barnes.