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  • Tim Boyle QB | TEN

    Dolphins' Tim Boyle: Replaces injured Thompson in loss

    Boyle replaced Skylar Thompson (rib) with 9:25 remaining in the third quarter of Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks and completed seven of 13 passes for 79 yards while adding one rush for six yards.

    The journeyman's experience came in handy during a forgettable afternoon for the Dolphins in the Pacific Northwest, as Boyle was at least serviceable in relief of Thompson. Thompson had started the game in place of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), and with the former now dealing with a notable injury as well, Boyle could suit up again in the Dolphins' next game Week 4 against the Titans on Sept. 30. However, Boyle may not be the Dolphins' top choice to start if Thompson isn't available, as Miami signed Tyler Huntley off Baltimore's practice squad earlier in the week and could turn to him, if needed. Boyle had signed with Miami's practice squad in late August, so his greater familiarity with head coach Mike McDaniel's scheme may have been a factor in him suiting up Week 3 ahead of Huntley, who was inactive as the emergency third quarterback.

  • Sam Darnold QB | SEA

    Vikings' Sam Darnold: Getting knee checked out Monday

    Darnold confirmed that he will undergo an MRI on his left knee after he missed one play in the third quarter of the Vikings' 34-7 win over the Texans on Sunday, when he took a low hit from Houston's Danielle Hunter, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. He completed 17 of 28 pass attempts for 181 yards and four touchdowns and no interceptions in the victory.

    Darnold downplayed the knee issue when he spoke to the media following Sunday's game, though he admitted he wasn't sure if the injury would limit his participation in practice during the upcoming week. After making a brief visit to the medical tent on the Vikings' sideline to have his knee checked out late in the third quarter, Darnold didn't look to be too hindered by his knee the rest of the way, as he proceeded to lead Minnesota to three scores (two field goals, one touchdown) on the ensuing three drives upon re-entering the game. At this point, the expectation is that Darnold will be ready to play next Sunday at Green Bay, but the upcoming MRI should provide more clarity on the extent of his injury and shed more light on whether he'll be in jeopardy of missing time.

  • Lamar Jackson QB | BAL

    Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Two TDs against Dallas

    Jackson completed 12 of 15 passes for 182 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 28-25 win over the Cowboys. He added 14 rushes for 87 yards and a touchdown.

    Jackson and the Ravens scored three touchdowns on their five drives in the first half, during which he accounted for 161 of his passing yards. However, his efficiency ultimately worked against his ability to put up a big stat line, as Baltimore was up by multiple scores for the vast majority of the game. Jackson's aggressiveness on the ground offset some of his lack of passing volume, and he now has 254 rushing yards in three games. While still early in the season, that puts him on pace to record his first 1,000 rushing-yard season since 2020.

  • Will Levis QB | TEN

    Titans' Will Levis: More mistakes in loss

    Levis completed 26 of 34 passes for 260 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers. He also lost a fumble.

    Levis put together by far his most competent performance of the season from an efficiency perspective by averaging 7.4 yards per attempt. He completed four passes of at least 20 yards -- all to different receivers -- half of which came before the game was decided, and he also recorded multiple touchdowns for the first time in the campaign. On the other hand, mistakes continue to plague him, as he turned the ball over three total times, highlighted by a pick-six. Despite now having eight turnovers in three games, coach Brian Callahan committed to Levis as the starting quarterback moving forward, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com.

  • Kyler Murray QB | MIN

    Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Can't lift Cards to win

    Murray completed 21 of 34 passes for 207 yards with a touchdown and an interception and added five rushes for 45 yards in the Cardinals' 20-13 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

    Murray was unable to keep up with Jared Goff and his prolific ground attack that far outpaced a Cardinals rushing game that saw the mobile signal-caller lead with 45 yards. Murray took only one sack but averaged a relatively modest 6.1 yards per attempt. After an early 10-yard touchdown toss to Marvin Harrison to knot the score at 7-7 with just over five minutes left in the first quarter, Murray frequently struggled to find a rhythm, as he was able to lead only two other scoring drives that ended in Matt Prater field goals. Despite the disappointing home loss, Murray and his skill-position assets should have a good chance to bounce back in a Week 4 home matchup against the suspect Commanders defense.

  • Jared Goff QB | DET

    Lions' Jared Goff: Hot start in Week 3 win

    Goff completed 18 of 23 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.

    Goff threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown in the second quarter and caught a break later in the first half, as a pick-six was wiped off the board when officials ruled that the play shouldn't count because the ball wasn't snapped prior to the two-minute warning. Instead of a Cardinals touchdown, that drive eventually ended in a one-yard Goff pass to St. Brown, who latereled to Jahmyr Gibbs, who proceeded to run 20 yards into the end zone on a play that was credited as Goff's second passing touchdown of the game. Goff completed just four of his last nine passes with an interception after hitting his first 14 throws that counted, but Detroit managed to hang on for the win despite Goff's poor second half. He'll bring an underwhelming 3:4 TD:INT into a Week 4 home game against the Seahawks on MNF.

  • Rams' Matthew Stafford: Spurs compact victory

    Stafford completed 16 of 25 pass attempts for 221 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Rams.

    Stafford struggled at times against the 49ers' loaded defense, but the veteran persevered to lead his offense into field-goal range in the closing moments of Sunday's victory. The 36-year-old has provided mixed results from the pocket after losing his top two receiving options in consecutive weeks to begin the season. Stafford's lack of production as a rusher (zero attempts through three weeks) makes him a middling fantasy option heading into a matchup against Chicago on Sunday.

  • Dolphins' Skylar Thompson: Dealing with rib injury

    Thompson suffered a rib injury in Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks, per coach Mike McDaniel, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Thompson was originally ruled out of the game with what was termed a chest injury, but the injury was actually to his ribs. McDaniel added that Thompson was trying not to come out of the game but was dealing with significant pain. If Thompson isn't ready to return against the Titans in Week 4, Tim Boyle or Tyler Huntley would get the start under center. Boyle had 79 passing yards against Seattle after Thompson exited early in the second half.

  • Brock Purdy QB | SF

    49ers' Brock Purdy: Delivers despite taking loss

    Purdy completed 22 of 30 pass attempts for 292 yards and three touchdowns while rushing 10 times for 41 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.

    Purdy lost a fumble late in the contest after being hit by a blind-side rush from Rams linebacker Byron Young in the fourth quarter of Sunday's narrow loss. The star quarterback played well despite the late turnover, providing fantasy managers with his best output through three weeks. Purdy and the 49ers will return home to Santa Clara to take on another 1-2 team, the New England Patriots, next Sunday at 4:05 pm PST.

  • Geno Smith QB | NYJ

    Seahawks' Geno Smith: Overcomes turnovers in win

    Smith completed 26 of 34 pass attempts for 289 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 24-3 win over the Dolphins.

    Smith threw a pair of interceptions and nearly had a third turnover had he not recovered his own fumble in Sunday's lopsided win. In better news for his fantasy managers, the veteran signal-caller still provided 289 passing yards and a touchdown to help offset his gaffes. Smith has averaged over 300 passing yards over his last two contests heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Lions on Monday Night Football.

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