-
Sam Bradford QB | MIN
Kelly claims he still has confidence in Eagles QB Sam Bradford
Chip Kelly gave Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford a vote of confidence Monday after a poor Week 2 showing against Dallas in which the team scored just one touchdown, per Eagles Insider.
Bradford has thrown four interceptions in two games as the team opened the season 0-2. But he has averaged 280 yards in the two contests with two touchdown passes.
-
Matthew Stafford QB | LAR
Lions QB Matthew Stafford dealing with sore ribs
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's (ribs) status for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Broncos is uncertain, MLive.com reports.
Stafford was battered during Sunday's loss to the Vikings, suffering a rib injury along the way that required post-game X-rays. While coach Jim Caldwell declined to reveal the results of Stafford's medical tests, he did say that Stafford is 'very, very sore' from the hits he sustained in Week 2.
As a result, Stafford's participation level during practice this week should be rather worthwhile to monitor, as it's unclear whether he'll be healthy enough for the Lions' upcoming home opener against the Broncos.
-
Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Russell Wilson has strong game, but Seahawks fall to Packers in Week 2
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson completed 19 of 30 passes for 206 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception, in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers.
Wilson also gained 78 yards on 10 carries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of Seattle's running production. TE Jimmy Graham only caught one pass for 11 yards on two targets, as Wilson often honed in on top wideout Doug Baldwin, who had seven catches for 92 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. Wilson mostly played a nice game, particularly in the second half, but his fourth-quarter interception on a screen pass was an incredibly costly mistake. He could be in for a big Week 3, as the Seahawks will head home to face a soft Bears defense.
-
Aaron Rodgers QB | PIT
Packers QB Aaron Rogers fires two TD passes in Week 2 win
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 25 of 33 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's 27-17 win over the Seahawks, adding six carries for 23 yards.
Rodgers made the most of his modest volume for a second straight week, despite working with a depleted supporting cast. Randall Cobb (shoulder) looked pretty healthy while catching eight passes for 116 yards, but Davante Adams (ankle) missed most of the second quarter, and Eddie Lacy (ankle) only played one drive. Rodgers was sharp throughout the game, making a number of perfect throws into tight coverage. Even with a banged-up supporting cast, he'll be one of the top quarterback options in Week 3, facing the Chiefs on Monday Night Football.
-
Derek Carr QB | NO
Raiders QB Derek Carr flashes potential in win over Ravens
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (thumb) had one of the best games of his young career, tossing 351 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's wild 37-33 upset win over Baltimore. He threw an interception, and also ran for 23 yards on two carries.
It looked like Carr might not even play Sunday, after he injured his thumb in Week 1. After the Ravens hit a field goal to take a 33-30 lead with 2:10 remaining, Carr led hem on a game-winning drive, culminating in a 12-yard touchdown pass to Seth Roberts. Although Carr spread things around -- he completed at least one pass to 10 different players -- he did a great job hooking up with Michael Crabtree and rookie Amari Cooper, as they combined to catch 16 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns.
Assuming he didn't suffer any setbacks with his thumb, Carr will face the Browns in Cleveland next week.
-
Matthew Stafford QB | LAR
Lions QB Matthew Stafford throws two TDs in loss
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 32 of 53 passes for 286 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's loss to Minnesota. He added 20 yards rushing on four carries.
Stafford led the Lions in rushing on Sunday, and sans a running game, was tasked with carrying the team on his back, a responsibility that proved to be too much. Stafford averaged an inefficient 5.4 yards per attempt, a total unbecoming of a player with Stafford's arm strength. It will be difficult for Stafford to improve too much or find his groove with defenses unafraid of the Lions' running game. The Lions have failed to run for 70 yards in either of their first two games of the season.
-
Sam Bradford QB | MIN
Eagles QB Sam Bradford struggles in Week 2 loss to Cowboys
Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford struggled in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Dallas, completing 23-of-37 pass attempts for 224 yards. He tossed one touchdown and committed three turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble).
If not for a garbage touchdown in the final two minutes of the game, it would have been an absolutely horrific performance from Bradford. Even still, it was a rough outing, as he missed a lot of throws and generally looked out of sync.One of his interceptions came in the end zone on a short throw he had no business trying to make.
For some reason, the Eagles' rushing attack has been abysmal through two games, which certainly isn't helping the offense or Bradford.
There is too much talent for Philadelphia to be kept down for too long, but Week 3 won't be easy, traveling to New York to face the Jets.
-
Ryan Tannehill QB | TEN
Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill hurt his ankle in loss Sunday
Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill injured his right ankle during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, but he said afterward that he will be alright, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.
According to Armando Salguero, Tanehill sported a noticeable limp after the game, despite playing every snap.
He'll likely show up on the Week 3 injury report, but it will be surprising if he's unavailable against the Bills.
-
Teddy Bridgewater QB | DET
Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater throws for touchdown in win
Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed 14 of 18 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings win over the Lions. He also chipped in 21 rushing yards on six carries.
Sunday was the first true example of the kind of offense the Vikings likely had in mind when they drafted Bridgewater in the first round prior to last season. With Adrian Peterson barreling through defenders, Bridgewater was tasked with being an efficient compliment to the Vikings' running game. Though successful, Bridgewater won't be much of a fantasy option if he continues to play second fiddle to the Vikings running attack.
Thus far this season, he is averaging 25 attempts per game, as opposed to 31 per game in 2014.
-
Tyrod Taylor QB | GB
Bills QB Tyrod Taylor throws three TDs, three INTs in loss
Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 23 of 30 passes for 242 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions, while also rushing five times for 43 yards and another score during Sunday's 40-32 loss to the Patriots.
The Bills were overmatched for much of the game, scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter before their comeback fell short. Taylor connected with eight different receivers, throwing his touchdowns to Robert Woods, Sammy Watkins and Charles Clay. While the three interceptions surely hurt, it was a huge performance in fantasy formats that don't penalize turnovers.
Taylor's job is far from in jeopardy, and he'll look to cut down the turnovers in Week 3 at Miami.