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Jets coach Rex Ryan said after Sunday's loss at Buffalo quarterback Geno Smith will start Week 12 at Baltimore, despite being pulled in the fourth quarter Sunday. Smith was responsible for four turnovers (three interceptions) in a 37-14 loss.

Smith was replaced by Matt Simms, who completed 4 of 6 passes for 60 yards and one touchdown.

Wide receiver Quinton Patton (foot) is the lone injured 49ers player on the inactive list produced by the team for the game Sunday against the Saints.

The others are quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, defensive tackle Cornellius Carradine, tight end Garrett Celek, guard Joe Looney and linebacker Nick Moody.

Jets quarterback Geno Smith was benched in the fourth quarter Week 11 at Buffalo after his fourth turnover gave Buffalo a 34-7 lead. Smith was replaced by Matt Simms with 12:55 remaining in the game.

It was a rough day for Smith from the get go. On the first drive of the game, he had to leave for a play after taking a big hit to the midsection. Smith was on the ground for a few minutes before walking off under his own power. Smith would fumble on his first play back, but he recovered his own fumble.

Unfortunately, Smith's first turnover came on a fumble late in the second quarter, which led to a 3-yard touchdown run by Bills fullback Frank Summers. Smith was then picked off on the next drive, which would be the first of three interceptions.

Smith's next interception came with 3:59 left in the third quarter, and on the next drive Smith would throw his third interception, which was returned by Da'Norris Searcy for a 32-yard touchdown. Smith was trying to hit Santonio Holmes on a screen pass. Smith would get one more three-and-out drive before Simms took over.

Smith, who threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 3 win against Buffalo, completed 8 of 23 passes for 103 yards. He rushed for zero yards. The Jets are back in action Week 12 at Baltimore.

Matt Schaub replaced starter Case Keenum at quarterback for the Texans with about 2:26 left in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Raiders. At the time of the switch, the Texans were losing, 28-17. 

Keenum -- who was not injured -- was 13-of-24 for 170 yards and a touchdown when he was replaced. Keenum threw an interception -- he first of his career -- in the first quarter, but had evaded pressure throughout the game, even turning a would-be sack into a 42-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Graham in the second quarter. Keenum was 2-of-6 for 16 yards in the second half.

Schaub went 2-of-4 for 28 yards and a first down after entering the game (eventually leading to a punt), in his first series. 

The Packers have ruled the following players inactive for Week 11 against the Giants: quarterback Aaron Rodgers, wide receiver Chris Harper, defensive back Casey Hayward, defensive back Sam Shields, linebacker Nick Perry, linebacker Andy Mulumba and offensive lineman Don Barclay.

The Chargers have released their inactive list for the game Sunday in Miami. It includes injured tackles Mike Remmers (ankle) and King Dunlap (neck)

The others are healthy scratches. They are defensive tackle Kwame Geathers, wideout Lavelle Hawkins, linebacker Adrian Robinson, quarterback Brad Sorensen and safety Brandon Taylor.

The Giants have ruled the following players inactive for Week 11 against the Packers: quarterback Ryan Nassib, defensive back Corey Webster, running back Peyton Hillis, running back Allen Bradford, guard Dallas Reynolds, defensive lineman Markus Kuhn and tight end Adrien Robinson.

With the report Dolphins center Mike Pouncey won't play Week 11 at San Diego due to an illness, his absence could have an impact on quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Lamar Miller. With this news, you might consider using other alternatives in Fantasy Week 11.

The news could really impact the Dolphins' run game since Pouncey will be the third starting offensive lineman sidelined, joining Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. Running backs are already averaging just 13.7 Fantasy points per week against San Diego, which is the eighth-lowest average.

Bills quarterback Jeff Tuel, cornerback Justin Rogers, running back Ronnie Wingo, cornerback Brandon Smith and offensive lineman Antoine McClain were among the team's inactives Week 11 vs. N.Y. Jets.

The Raiders officially ruled out quarterback Terrelle Pryor for Week 11 Saturday, after listing him as questionable for the game on Friday's injury report. Pryor will be replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Matthew McGloin, who took the majority of the first-team reps at practice during the week.

McGloin appeared in one game this season, completing 7 of 15 passes for 87 yards.