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Anthony Richardson QB | IND
Colts' Anthony Richardson: Struggles with accuracy Sunday
Richardson completed 11 of 28 pass attempts for 172 yards, no touchdowns and no turnovers while rushing 10 times for 61 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss to Detroit.
Richardson failed to complete 50 percent of his pass attempts for the fourth time this season. The only other game in which the sophomore had a worst completion rate was when he infamously removed himself from a contest against the Texans in Week 8. Richardson showed some life after being reinstated as starter with three total touchdowns against the Jets last week, but that was also against the Jets. Perhaps the young quarterback can get back on track against a three-win Patriots team next Sunday.
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Patrick Mahomes QB | KC
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Second-half surge continues
Mahomes completed 27 of 37 passes for 269 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Panthers. He added five rushes for 60 yards.
Mahomes had an exceptional first half, during which he completed 19 of 24 passes for two touchdowns -- both of which went to Noah Gray -- and 207 yards. The Chiefs only ran 28 plays in the second half, which slowed his line a bit. However, Mahomes still delivered when needed by scrambling for a 33-yard gain with only 38 seconds remaining to set up the game-winning field goal. He now has three touchdowns in three of his last four games while reaching 300 total yards on two occasions in that span.
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Tua Tagovailoa QB | MIA
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Surgical effort in big win
Tagovailoa completed 29 of 40 passes for 317 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed three times for minus-2 yards in the Dolphins' 34-15 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Tagovailoa displayed his prototypical mastery of head coach Mike McDaniel's offense, connecting with eight different targets and facilitating particularly productive games for Jaylen Waddle (8-144-1) and Jonnu Smith (9-87-1). Tagovailoa's total through the air marked his first time eclipsing the 300-yard mark since Week 1, while his TD tally -- which consisted of scoring tosses to Smith (seven yards), De'Von Achane (nine, 11 yards) and Waddle (23 yards) -- represented a season-high figure. Tagovailoa and his offensive teammates will next look to dispel their reputation for struggling in cold weather when they visit the Packers for a Thanksgiving Night showdown on Thursday.
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Jared Goff QB | DET
Lions' Jared Goff: Cruises to comfortable victory
Goff completed 26 of 36 pass attempts for 269 yards, no touchdowns and no turnovers while adding two carries for no gain in Sunday's 24-6 win over Indianapolis.
Goff kept the offense moving with efficient play from the pocket, but it was Detroit's running game that finished off drives with touchdowns Sunday. The Cal product has now completed 50 out of his last 65 pass attempts with four touchdowns and no picks in two contests since his horrific five-interception game against Houston in Week 10. Despite the upcoming short week, Goff remains a strong choice at QB when the Lions host the Bears on Thanksgiving Day.
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Baker Mayfield QB | TB
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Another impressive showing in win
Mayfield completed 24 of 30 passes for 294 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed four times for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 30-7 win over the Giants on Sunday. He also committed two fumbles, losing one, and recovered a loose ball as well.
Mayfield had an eventful afternoon in the lopsided win, bouncing back from consecutive lackluster efforts through the air to post his highest sub-300-yard total of the campaign. Mayfield did see a season-long streak of games with at least one touchdown pass snapped, but he had an even more direct hand in a score with his third rushing touchdown of the season on a leaping 10-yard run just before halftime. Mayfield welcomed Mike Evans back from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury by connecting with him on five occasions for 68 yards, and the veteran signal-caller also suffered a scare on a neck stinger in the fourth quarter but didn't miss a play. The 2018 first overall pick lines up for another productive afternoon when the Bucs visit the Panthers for a Week 13 divisional clash.
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Zach Wilson QB | DEN
Broncos' Zach Wilson: Emergency QB again
Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders but will serve as Denver's emergency third quarterback.
For Wilson to get into the game, Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham would both have to be unavailable. It's a role that the 2021 No. 2 overall pick of the Jets has been playing all season for the Broncos. Wilson has yet to appear in a regular-season game in 2024.
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Brett Rypien QB | MIN
Vikings' Brett Rypien: Emergency QB for Week 12
Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback.
Rypien won't count against Minnesota's game-day roster limit but will be eligible to enter the game if Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens suffer injuries Sunday. Rypien has not taken a snap yet this season.
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Jeff Driskel QB | WAS
Commanders' Jeff Driskel: Emergency QB for Week 12
Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas but will serve as Washington's emergency third quarterback.
Driskel won't count against Washington's game-day roster limit but will be eligible to play if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota suffer injuries Sunday. Driskel has appeared in only one game this season, playing one snap during the Commanders' 21-18 win over the Giants in Week 2.
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Brock Purdy QB | SF
49ers' Brock Purdy: Out Sunday, could return Week 13
Purdy (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, but the 49ers believe that he'll be able to return to action in their Week 13 matchup with the Bills on Dec. 1, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Schefter acknowledges that despite the 49ers' optimism, a Week 13 return shouldn't be considered a lock for Purdy, whom the team initially thought would be able to play through a sore right shoulder this Sunday in Green Bay. While a recent MRI revealed nothing overly concerning with Purdy's shoulder, the quarterback exited early during practice Thursday and then didn't participate at all in Friday's session before being ruled out for Sunday's contest. As such, Purdy will likely need to demonstrate more progress during the team's Week 13 practices before a decision on his availability for the game in Buffalo is made. The 49ers will turn to Brandon Allen to make his first start since 2021 in place of Purdy against the Packers.
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Tim Boyle QB | NYG
Giants' Tim Boyle: Signed to 53
Boyle was signed to the Giants' 53-man roster Saturday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
The Giants could have used multiple practice-squad elevations with Boyle, but the team evidently wanted to prioritize its quarterback No. 3. Tommy DeVito will start Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, with veteran Drew Lock slated to be his backup.