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Watson, who won't play Sunday against the 49ers, could miss additional time beyond Week 6 due to his right rotator cuff contusion, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

With Watson ruled out this week, PJ Walker is slated to start at quarterback, with Cabot suggesting that Watson is no lock to return to action Oct. 22 against the Colts. Per the report, Watson's injury is described as a deep contusion, and he's not expected to see game action again until he is able to throw normally and without pain. When Watson will be ready to throw pain-free remains to be determined, but for now, rest and rehab are in order with an eye toward avoiding a lingering issue.

Taylor will start Sunday's game against the Bills in place of Daniel Jones (neck), Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Jones didn't practice this week and was ruled out Friday, suggesting he could be in danger of additional absences beyond Sunday night. Taylor has completed 11 of 15 passes for 92 yards in mop-up duty this year, after attempting eight passes last season in his first year with the Giants. The 34-year-old last made starts for Houston in 2021, putting up a 2-4 record and 19-151-3 rushing line while completing 91 of 150 passes (60.7 percent) for 966 yards (6.4 YPA), five TDs and five interceptions. He's probably lost another step since then, and he'll line up Sunday night behind an offensive line that's missing at least two starters and a swing tackle (and possibly more than that).

Walker is slated to start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday versus the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Jake Trotter of ESPN report.

Walker will draw the assignment, with Deshaun Watson in line to miss a second consecutive game with a right shoulder injury. When Watson was sidelined Oct. 1 against the Ravens, Dorian Thompson-Robinson got the start. This time around, Walker gets the nod, which makes him a Week 6 lineup option for those who roster Watson or are scrambling for help in QB-heavy leagues or looking for a bye-week plug in.

Watson (right shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

As a result, PJ Walker is slated to start at QB for the Browns on Sunday, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson in line to serve as the team's No. 2 QB. Watson will now target a potential return to action Oct. 22 versus the Colts. Per Jake Trotter of ESPN.com, head coach Kevin Stefanski described Watson as day-to-day but wouldn't commit to Watson returning to practice when the Browns begin preparing to face Indianapolis.

Jones (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Jones left last week's loss to the Dolphins in the fourth quarter and then didn't practice at all this week. Tyrod Taylor will start against his former team Sunday night, taking snaps behind a banged-up offensive line that had six players listed on the injury report this week. Left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and starting center John Michael Schmitz (shoulder) have already been ruled out for Sunday, as has swing tackle Matt Peart (shoulder).

Wilson completed 13 of 22 passes for 95 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while also rushing four times for 31 yards in the Broncos' 19-8 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday night.

Wilson's final passing line, which included two interceptions in Chiefs territory, essentially sums up his night, and Thursday marked the first time in his career he threw for under 100 yards with multiple interceptions. After also having passed for just 196 yards in the Broncos' Week 5 loss to the Jets, there could well be rumblings about swapping Wilson out for Jarrett Stidham, especially with a few extra days of prep time ahead of a Week 7 home matchup against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Mahomes completed 30 of 40 passes for 306 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Chiefs' 19-8 win over the Broncos on Thursday night. He also rushed six times for 31 yards.

The Chiefs' final point total was notably below expectations against a Broncos defense that had essentially been the league's worst through five weeks, but Mahomes still largely kept fantasy managers happy with his second 300-yard game of the season. Mahomes also extended his season-opening streak of at least one touchdown pass to six games, hitting Kadarius Toney from three yards out late in the second quarter. Mahomes connected with eight different pass catchers overall, with Travis Kelce (ankle) leading the way with a 9-124 line while rookie Rashee Rice (4-72 on four targets) and Mahomes also continuing to display solid chemistry. Mahomes heads into a Week 7 divisional battle against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 22 with an 11:5 TD:INT and 1,593 passing yards over six games.

Lock (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Seattle's backup quarterback was not listed on the injury report Wednesday and the Seahawks notably signed undrafted free agent Holton Ahlers to the practice squad Thursday, perhaps an indication Lock is in some danger of being unavailable for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Bengals. Lock has appeared in one game this season in relief of starter Geno Smith.

Walker is slated to be the Browns' starting quarterback Sunday against the 49ers with Deshaun Watson (shoulder) expected to be sidelined, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Watson sustained a bruised rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder Week 4 and now is in line to miss a second consecutive contest as a result. Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson got the nod in place of Watson the first time around as the only QB available on the game-day roster, but with the seeming knowledge that the latter can't go yet, Walker has been handling all of the first-team reps in practice this week. Assuming Watson is ruled out before Sunday's outing and the Browns elevate Walker on Saturday, Walker is in line for his eighth career start.

Watson (bruised right shoulder) is expected to sit out Sunday's game against the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Per Cabot, Watson -- who didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday -- is trending toward his second straight missed start, with Friday's final injury report slated to add official context to the QB's Week 6 status. In Watson's anticipated unavailability, PJ Walker is in line to serve as Cleveland's starting quarterback versus San Francisco.