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Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo got some playing time Sunday against the Bears.

Garoppolo completed all three of his attempts, gaining 22 yards. He did take one sack during his brief appearance. Garoppolo also had one rushing attempt, but lost a yard. He'll take on the Broncos Week 9.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has now alternated huge Fantasy performances with duds in each of the last four weeks, as he struggled to do much in a Week 8 win over the Panthers.

Wilson, who racked up 40 Fantasy points last week, managed just 14 Sunday. He passed for 199 yards and one touchdown, and rushed for 35 yards on the ground, and that last bit appears to be the key. Wilson topped 100 yards in Weeks 5 and 7, which also happened to be his best Fantasy performances of the season. In Weeks 6 and 7, he has combined for just 47 rushing yards, and just 24 Fantasy points as a result.

With the lack of weapons around him in the passing game, Wilson is going to have to do a lot on his own to be Fantasy relevant. As he has shown in recent weeks, he is certainly capable of that, but there is reason to be a little bit concerned about his ability to post consistent production moving forward. 

Jets quarterback Geno Smith had X-rays on his right shoulder following his team's 43-23 loss to the Bills, the team announced after the game.

Smith was benched in the first quarter after throwing interceptions on three straight drives. He ended the day with two completions on eight attempts for five yards with the three picks. Even if the X-rays don't show a major injury, it's possible Smith has started his last game for the Jets after the poor performance and benching Sunday, though the Jets have not announced the team's quarterback plans moving forward. The Jets will hit the road to face the Chiefs in Week 9.

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton completed 21 of 28 passes for 266 yards with no touchdowns and one interceptions but added 14 yards and two rushing touchdowns on six carries in his team's 27-24 win over the Ravens in Week 8.

Dalton put together a nice game through the air against a good defense even without top wide receiver, completing 75 percent of his passes and averaging 9.5 yards per attempt. However, both his touchdowns came on quarterback sneaks from one yard out, one to open the scoring the first quarter and one to give the Bengals the lead for good with less than a minute left in the game.

Dalton hasn't thrown a touchdown in either of his last two games, and he now has delivered just six touchdown passes and four interceptions along with 1,641 passing yards in seven games. He has added 67 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Dalton and the Bengals will face the Jaguars at home in Week 9.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tossed one touchdown Week 8 against the Panthers.

Seattle's offense was held in check throughout most of the contest. Wilson especially had trouble early, missing throws and looking uncomfortable in the pocket. He also didn't have much room to run, picking up 35 rushing yards, most of which came late. Wilson did come through when it mattered, leading a game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Wilson completeled all five passes on the drive, eventually hitting Luke Willson for the 23 yard score.

Wilson finished 20 of 32, for 199 yards and a touchdown. He'll take on the Raiders Week 9.

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was held under 200 passing yards in a comfortable 27-13 victory over Jacksonville in Week 8.

Tannehill hooked up with Rishard Matthews for a 3-yard strike late in the third quarter. He had another chance of scoring but was picked off by J.T. Thomas on a pass intended to Matthews in the end zone.

Tannehill compiled 196 yards through the air while completing 16 of 29 passes. He added a touchdown and an interception, registering a 73.3 passer rating. He also broke for a 30-yard run for the third consecutive game, becoming the first quarterback to reach that mark since Michael Vick in 2004. He was sacked three times and finished with 48 yards on five carries in a 27-13 victory.

Miami will take on the Chargers at home in Week 9.

Vikings rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who had thrown five interceptions in his previous two games, avoided mistakes in Sunday's overtime win at Tampa Bay. Bridgewater hit 24 of 42 throws for 241 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown to receiver Greg Jennings.

Bridgewater took one sack, committed zero turnovers and had a 3-yard rush. He finally showed some chemistry with wideout Cordarrelle Patterson, finding the second-year pro six times for 86 yards. Bridgewater, who's yet to produce multiple touchdowns in a game, will look to keep improving Week 9 against Washington.

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill's performance in Week 8 against the Jaguars got the job done, but it still has to be viewed as a disappointment given how well he had been playing before this.

Tannehill entered Week 8 with three straight games of at least 20 Fantasy points under his belt, but stumbled to just 15 points Sunday. One promising sign, however, was the continued reliance on Tannehill's legs, as he racked up 49 yards on the ground. He had a long run of 30 yards, becoming the first quarterback since Michael Vick in 2004 to have runs of 30-plus yards in three straight games.

Tannehill is a strong athlete who has come into his own as a weapon in the running game in recent weeks, which is enough to continue making him a viable Fantasy option. He probably won't throw the ball well enough to be a must-start option, but Tannehill is worth owning at least in two-QB leagues. 

Wideout Vincent Brown (hamstring) is the most notable player among the Raiders inactives released for the Sunday game in Cleveland. Also hurt and out are cornerback Keith McGill (groin) and tight end David Ausberry (foot).

The healthy scratches are quarterback Matt McGloin, linebacker Bojay Filimoeatu and offensive linemen Matt McCants and Tony Bergstrom.

Eagles center Jason Kelce, who's coming back from sports hernia surgery, is among the team's inactives Sunday at Arizona. David Molk will continue to fill in.

Also sitting out are running back Darren Sproles (knee), wideout Brad Smith (groin), quarterback Matt Barkley, offensive lineman Dennis Kelly and defensive end Taylor Hart.