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  • Justin Fields QB | NYJ

    Steelers' Justin Fields: Won't start, should have role Week 7

    Fields isn't in line to start Sunday's game against the Jets, but the Steelers are expected to have a "package of plays" available for him as the backup to Russell Wilson, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't officially named a starting quarterback for Week 7, but Rapoport relays that Wilson will get the nod Sunday for what will be his Steelers debut. Wilson was named the starter coming out of the preseason but missed the Steelers' first five games of the season with a calf injury, then served as Fields' backup Week 6. However, Wilson took first-team reps and led the quarterback rotation in individual drills for each practice this week, setting the stage for him to play Sunday while Fields heads to the bench. However, after guiding Pittsburgh to a 4-2 record while completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 6.9 yards per attempt and accounting for 10 touchdowns over his six starts, Fields doesn't look like he'll disappear from the game plan entirely. The extent of his role Sunday isn't fully known, but look for any Fields packages that the Steelers use to take advantage of the signal-caller's rushing ability.

  • Will Levis QB | TEN

    Titans' Will Levis: Not slated to start Sunday

    Levis (shoulder) is not in line to start Sunday's game against the Bills, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

    The Titans officially list Levis as questionable for the contest, but with Adam Schefter of ESPN reporting that the second-year quarterback is dealing with a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, it's possible that Levis will miss time beyond Sunday. Official confirmation of his Week 7 status may not arrive until the Titans' inactive list is posted ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but in Levis' anticipated absence, Mason Rudolph is on track to make his first start with Tennessee.

  • Will Levis QB | TEN

    Titans' Will Levis: Not trending toward playing

    Levis (shoulder) remains listed as questionable but is not expected to play in Sunday's contest against the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Official confirmation on Levis' status may not arrive until the Titans release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but the second-year quarterback looks set to miss his first game of the season due to the shoulder injury, which he initially suffered Week 4. After a Week 5 bye, Levis returned to action and played through the injury in a Week 6 loss to the Colts, but his ineffectiveness (16-of-27 for 95 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception) was a significant drag on Tennessee's offense. Mason Rudolph will step in as the team's starter for at least Week 7, with Trevor Siemian slated to back him up.

  • Mason Rudolph QB | PIT

    Titans' Mason Rudolph: Taking over as starter Sunday

    Rudolph will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Bills, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

    It's unclear if the Titans are officially moving off Will Levis as their starter or if the shoulder injury he sustained against the Dolphins in Week 4 -- and then played through against the Colts two weeks later -- has become more of a nuisance. Rudolph has been uninspiring in his previous stints as a starter with the Steelers over parts of the last five seasons, and he wasn't particularly impressive in relief of an injured Levis in Week 4 (9-of-17 for 85 yards). Theoretically, a more seasoned game manager behind center can help Tennessee be in better position to win football games, but it's hard to imagine the likes of Calvin Ridley or DeAndre Hopkins seeing either of their fantasy profiles rising significantly with Rudolph directing the offense.

  • Trevor Siemian QB | TEN

    Titans' Trevor Siemian: Elevated from practice squad

    The Titans elevated Siemian from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

    Siemian provides insurance for Sunday's game against Buffalo due to Will Levis (shoulder) being listed as questionable. If Levis cannot play, Siemian would serve as the Titans' backup quarterback behind Mason Rudolph. Siemian appeared in five regular-season games for the Jets in 2023, during which he completed 56.2 percent of his passes for 724 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions.

  • Tim Boyle QB | TEN

    Dolphins' Tim Boyle: Signed to active roster

    The Dolphins signed Boyle from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

    Boyle has served as the Dolphins' backup quarterback to Tyler Huntley while Skylar Thompson has been sidelined due to a rib injury. Thompson was a full participant in all three practices coming out of the bye, but if he cannot suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts, Boyle will presumably be the No. 2 quarterback behind Huntley.

  • Tua Tagovailoa QB | MIA

    Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Will practice, eyeing Week 8 return

    Tagovailoa (concussion) will practice next week and is aiming to start in the Dolphins' Oct. 27 game against the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

    Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve after suffering his fourth documented concussion in five years Sept. 12 and will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday in Indianapolis. Despite his history of brain injuries, Tagovailoa looks to have made strong progress in his recovery, and after meeting with multiple doctors and specialists, the quarterback has felt comfortable enough with the feedback he's received to continue his playing career. Before signing off on Tagovailoa starting Week 8, the Dolphins will need the quarterback to show that he can practice without limitations or lingering symptoms of the concussion. Tagovailoa will also need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist before he's removed from the five-step concussion protocol.

  • Russell Wilson QB | NYG

    Steelers' Russell Wilson: Likely starting Sunday

    Wilson is expected to start Sunday's game against the Jets, though Justin Fields is also expected to see some snaps, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't publicly committed to a Week 7 starter, but all reports since Tuesday have indicated that Wilson is on track to direct the offense for what will be his Steelers debut. While the extent of Fields' involvement in the game plan isn't known, Wilson is still expected to see the overwhelming share of the snaps, something that wideout George Pickens essentially indicated when he spoke to the media Friday, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. Wilson won the starting job coming out of the preseason, but a lingering calf injury had kept him out for the previous five weeks before he served as Fields' backup in the Week 6 win over the Raiders. Fields led the Steelers to a 4-2 start while doing well to limit turnovers, so Wilson may need a strong showing against the Jets to strengthen his hold on the starting job moving forward.

  • Justin Fields QB | NYJ

    Steelers' Justin Fields: Could move to backup role

    Head coach Mike Tomlin revealed Friday that he's made a decision on the Steelers' starting quarterback between Fields and Russell Wilson for Sunday's game versus the Jets but won't announce who is getting the call, Brook Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Shortly after Tomlin's media session, wideout George Pickens may have let slip that Wilson will be under center Sunday, noting he and the quarterback have been "getting on the same page after practice, throwing more than usual because this is his first start." All signs point to that coming to pass, as Wilson handled first-team reps this week and led the team's signal-callers in individual drills, while Fields was second in the rotation. Fields started the first six contests of the campaign while Wilson recovered from a lingering calf injury, but the latter now seems set up for his first nod as a member of the Steelers. During his stint as the starter, Fields had a 4-2 record, completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception and recorded 55 carries for 231 yards and five more scores.

  • Russell Wilson QB | NYG

    Steelers' Russell Wilson: First start imminent?

    Coach Mike Tomlin revealed Friday that he's made a decision on the Steelers' starting quarterback between Wilson and Justin Fields for Sunday's game against the Jets but won't announce who is getting the call, Brook Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Not long after Tomlin spoke to the media, WR George Pickens may have let slip that Wilson will be under center Sunday, noting he and the QB have been "getting on the same page after practice, throwing more than usual because this is his first start." All signs point to that being the case, as Wilson took first-team reps this week and led the team's signal-callers in individual drills, while Fields was second in the rotation. Fields started the first six games of the season while Wilson recovered from a lingering calf injury, but the latter now seems poised for his first nod as a member of the Steelers. During his two-year stint in Denver, Wilson averaged 219.8 passing yards per game and threw 42 touchdowns versus 19 interceptions in 30 games, all of them starts.

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