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Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was the talk of the league after leading the Vikings to 558 yards of offense against the Falcons in Week 4, but I think the two things we have to keep in mind as Fantasy owners are that the Falcons have allowed 450-plus yards of offense in three of their four games and that quarterback isn't exactly a position of need.

That's why I'm kind of relieved Bridgewater left early with a sprained ankle. Though the injury didn't appear serious, it'll make Fantasy owners think twice before claiming him off waivers.

Which isn't to say he can't be a serviceable Fantasy option. He certainly has talent, and his rushing ability is a nice bonus. But who in your league honestly needs a quarterback? Nick Foles is 13th at the position in standard scoring right now, and Ben Roethlisberger is 14th. Are you starting Bridgewater over either of them? And Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, Cam Newton, Andy Dalton and Tom Brady are even further down the list.

And again, you can't expect these kinds of numbers from a rookie every week. He was an unknown going against one of the league's most porous defenses. Once superior defenses that have a better idea how to game plan for him, he'll take his lumps.

In two-quarterback leagues or leagues with 16-plus teams, he obviously needs to be owned, but otherwise, I'm waiting to see more.

Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater picked up a win in his first start Week 4 against the Falcons.

Bridgewater completed 19 of 30 passes for 317 yards. He did not turn the ball over during the contest. Bridgewater also had five rushes for 27 yards, including a 13 yard score. Jarius Wright wound up being Bridgewater's go-to receiver during the contest. Wright had 132 yards on eight catches. Both figures led the team. Bridgewater injured his ankle late in the contest, and was briefly replaced by Christian Ponder. X-rays came back negative, and it's unclear if Bridgewater will be able to go Week 5 against the Packers.

Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is questionable to return Week 4 against the Falcons.

Bridgewater was carted off the field, and immediately taken for X-rays. The Vikings play Thursday, and it's unclear if Bridgewater will be healthy enough to play. Christian Ponder came in to replace Bridgewater. 

The Cowboys declared quarterback Dustin Vaughan, cornerback Tyler Patmon, linebacker Korey Toomer, defensive tackles Davon Coleman (knee) and Terrell McClain (concussion), offensive tackle Donald Hawkins and defensive end Lavar Edwards inactive for Sunday night's game against New Orleans.

Raiders rookie quarterback Derek Carr told reporters he suffered an MCL sprain and a high-ankle sprain in a 38-14 Week 4 loss to the Dolphins, per CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora.

Carr sustained the injury in the third quarter and was taken back to the locker room for further evaluation. Matt McGloin filled in for him, passing for 129 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions.

The Raiders will have a bye week before returning to action in Week 6 at home against the Chargers. At this point, it's too early to determine if the rookie will be available to play. If he can't suit up, McGloin and Matt Schaub are likely candidates to start in his place.

Aaron Rodgers' message to those who were beginning to doubt both him and the Packers offense after a 19-7 loss in Week 3 was simply relax.

Guess he knew what he was talking about.

If you own him in Fantasy, his four-touchdown performance Week 4 at the Bears should bring you some relief. The Bears had been OK against the pass coming into the game, in part because they faced the Bills and the Jets in two of their first three games, but their shortcomings on the defensive side of the ball were evident. And Rodgers torched them, just like he did the Jets in Week 2.

The Lions weren't known as a standout defensive team prior to facing Rodgers, but they had another dandy of a performance Week 4 at the Jets, making them 4 for 4 in containing the pass this season. I'm thinking they were more the reason for Rodgers' struggles in Week 3 than Rodgers himself. And of course, we halfway expected Rodgers to struggle at Seattle in Week 1. Everyone not wearing a Seahawks uniform struggles there.

Rodgers is fine. He remains a stud quarterback in Fantasy and should be at his studliest Week 5 against Minnesota.

Titans quarterback Charlie Whitehurst did not fare well as he started in place of the injured Jake Locker (wrist) during Sunday's 41-17 loss at Indianapolis. Whitehurst completed 12 of 23 passes for 177 yards, one touchdown and one interception before being replaced by Zach Mettenberger with 7:26 left in the fourth quarter.

The Titans struggled to gain momentum early in the game, as wide receiver Kendall Wright fumbled on the team's opening drive. On the team's next drive, wide receiver Justin Hunter allowed a pass from Whitehurst to bounce off his hands and be intercepted on the deflection.

Whitehurst did end up as the Titans' leading rusher with 40 yards on five carries. His only touchdown pass came right before the half, as he connected with Delanie Walker on a 7-yard pass with 13 seconds left in the second quarter.

The Titans are back in action Week 5 vs. Cleveland.

Raiders backup quarterback Matt McGloin relieved an injured Derek Carr in Week 4 against the Dolphins in London.

McGloin nearly played the entire second half and connected on a 22-yard touchdown pass to Andre Holmes in the fourth quarter. He was also intercepted by Jimmy Wilson and Walt Aikens. He converted 12 of 19 pass attempts for 129 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 38-14 defeat.

The Raiders will head into a bye week. If Carr is unable to play in Week 6 at home against the Chargers, then McGloin could earn the start. Matt Schaub would also be a candidate to play against San Diego.

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill got off to a fast start, completing 17 of his first 19 pass attempts in the first half against in Week 4 against the Raiders in London.

Tannehill hooked up with Mike Wallace on a screen pass and he took it 13 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. Tannehill found Dion Sims in the corner of the end zone for an 18-yard touchdown late in the first half. With the game well in hand, he sat out the final three drives of the game.

Tannehill compiled 278 yards through the air while completing 23 of 31 passes. He added two touchdowns and one interception, registering a 109.3 passer rating. He has 908 passing yards with a 6-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio through four games.

The Dolphins have a bye next week before hosting the Packers in Week 6.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had been surprisingly mediocre heading into Week 4 against archrival Chicago. He was typically brillaint Sunday.

Rodgers completed 4 of 5 passes for 79 yards on a touchdown drive on the first possession of the game and remained on a roll the rest of the way. He finished 22 of 28 for 302 yards and with a season-best four scores.

He began his touchdown blitz with a 3-yarder to Jordy Nelson five minutes into the second quarter. By the time the teams had finished chewing up the turf, he had added another scoring strike to Nelson and two to Randall Cobb. He averaged nearly 14 yards per completion.

Rodgers, who added an 8-yard run to his prolific totals, has little time to enjoy the fruits of victory. His team hosts Minnesota on Thursday night.