NFL Player News
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Deshaun Watson QB | CLE
Browns' Deshaun Watson: Shows rust in return
Watson completed 12 of 22 passes for 131 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Texans. He added seven rushes for 21 yards.
Watson made his first start since Week 16 of the 2020 season, and -- as expected -- showed plenty of rust. He managed a few chunk gains, highlighted by a deep pass down the field to Donovan Peoples-Jones for a 27-yard gain. However, Watson struggled with inaccuracy, and he also forced a pass late in the first quarter that resulted in an interception at the goal line. Positively for Watson, the Browns could rely on the run game and still defeat the Texans, so he'll look to get up to speed in time for a more daunting Week 14 matchup against the Bengals.
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Taylor Heinicke QB | LAC
Commanders' Taylor Heinicke: Builds up yardage numbers in tie
Heinicke completed 27 of 41 passes for 275 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Commanders' 20-20 tie with the Giants on Sunday. He also rushed twice for six yards and committed two fumbles, losing one.
Heinicke brought the Commanders back from a touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter, tying the game on a 28-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson on which the receiver made a nifty spin move just outside the 10-yard line to eventually cross the goal line. However, the fifth-year quarterback's afternoon was not without blemishes, as his early-third-quarter fumble on a sack led to a Giants recovery at the 20-yard line that set up New York's final touchdown of the afternoon. Heinicke also led the Commanders to only 29 yards on eight plays in two overtime possessions, but he put together an impressive day from a fantasy perspective with a season-high yardage tally in addition to his fourth two-touchdown effort of the campaign. Heinicke and the Commanders now head into a Week 14 bye before a home rematch with the Giants in Week 15.
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Daniel Jones QB | IND
Giants' Daniel Jones: Posts 271 total yards in tie
Jones completed 25 of 31 passes for 200 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Giants' 20-20 tie with the Commanders on Sunday. He also rushed 12 times for 71 yards and lost a fumble.
Jones was able to connect with Darius Slayton for a 55-yard strike, but he otherwise primarily worked the short-to-mid-range passing windows throughout the afternoon, leading to a yardage total that is especially modest when considering the game went a full five quarters. Jones hit Isaiah Hodgins from six yards out for his one touchdown early in the third quarter, and although the Giants were forced to punt on six consecutive possessions, including the first two of overtime, thereafter, he did notch a pair of key completions to Richie James (14 yards) and Daniel Bellinger (three yards) to put Graham Gano in position to attempt a would-be game-winning 58-yard field goal, which he missed. Jones next faces the daunting Eagles secondary in a Week 14 home matchup.
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Marcus Mariota QB | WAS
Falcons' Marcus Mariota: Throws game-sealing INT
Mariota completed 13 of 24 passes for 167 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Sunday's 19-16 loss to Pittsburgh. He also rushed three times for 17 yards.
Mariota targeted Drake London, who fished with six receptions on 12 targets for 95 yards, early and often, but Atlanta's passing game struggled once again, though Mariota was able to somewhat salvage his outing by connecting with MyCole Pruitt for a seven-yard score in the third quarter. However, the dual-threat quarterback failed to record at least 20 rushing yards, ending an eight-game streak reaching that plateau. He also threw a game-sealing interception to Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Falcons' final offensive possession. Overall, it was an underwhelming day for Mariota, who's emerged as a viable streaming option due to his production on the ground, but he'll look to get back on track when the Falcons return to action following their Week 14 bye.
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Jimmy Garoppolo QB | LAR
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: Ruled out Sunday with foot injury
Garoppolo won't return to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins due to a left foot injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
What was initially called an ankle issue for Garoppolo now has been reclassified by the 49ers. In any case, the severity of the injury isn't known, but Brock Purdy at least will direct the team's offense for the rest of Week 13. Garoppolo's status for next Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers may become clearer in the coming days.
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Trevor Lawrence QB | JAC
Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence: Gets past injury scare in big loss
Lawrence completed 17 of 31 passes for 179 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Jaguars' 40-14 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 32 yards.
Lawrence and the Jaguars offense were no match in terms of keeping up with a nearly flawless, high-powered Lions attack. Additionally, the second-year signal-caller survived an injury scare on the last play of the second quarter when his leg was bent awkwardly under him on a sack, but he was ultimately able to walk off under his own power to the locker room at halftime and never missed a play. However, he finished with his fourth sub-200-yard passing yardage tally of the season and saw a streak of multi-touchdown efforts snapped at two. Lawrence and his teammates face an uphill battle in terms of trying to bounce back in a tough Week 14 road battle against the Titans.
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Jared Goff QB | DET
Lions' Jared Goff: Nearly flawless in big win
Goff completed 31 of 41 passes for 340 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Lions' 40-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Goff started the game off hot and never really let up, ultimately completing passes to eight different pass catchers and recording 10- and four-yard scoring tosses to Amon-Ra St. Brown in the first and fourth quarters, respectively. The performance marked Goff's third over 300 yards this season and his second straight with two touchdown passes. Consequently, he'll head into an important Week 14 home showdown against the Vikings with plenty of momentum.
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Mike White QB | CAR
Jets' Mike White: Comeback bid comes up just short
White completed 31 of 57 passes for 369 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 27-22 loss to Minnesota. He added seven yards and a touchdown on three rushing attempts.
White was intercepted on the opening drive, as his third-down pass to Corey Davis was tipped in the air and snagged by Vikings safety Harrison Smith. The 27-year-old quarterback bounced back by leading a field-goal drive on the ensuing possession, but those ended up being the Jets' only points until Greg Zuerlein tacked on a 60-yard field goal in the final seconds of the first half. New York's offense stepped up after halftime, driving deep into Minnesota territory for a trio of field goals before White finally got into the end zone on a fourth-down quarterback sneak to cut Minnesota's lead to 27-22 with 6:45 remaining. The Jets' next drive stalled out at the one-yard line, and they got one final chance to win it, but White's desperation fourth-down heave to the end zone was intercepted. While New York didn't get the result it wanted, White topped 300 passing yards for the second time in as many starts, so he's locked in atop the quarterback depth chart heading into a Week 14 trip to Buffalo.
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Tyler Huntley QB | BAL
Ravens' Tyler Huntley: Leads team to comeback win
Huntley entered Sunday's 10-9 win over the Broncos in relief of the injured Lamar Jackson (knee) at the start of the second quarter and completed 27 of 32 passes for 187 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed 10 times for 41 yards and a score.
Huntley turned in a solid performance in emergency duty, although as his final yardage tally indicates, he was primarily operating in the short area of the field. However, Huntley came through when needed most, leading a 16-play, 91-yard game-winning drive that he capped off with two key plays, a three-yard run on fourth down with 1:06 remaining and then a game-winning two-yard touchdown rush with 28 seconds left. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Jackson's injury is "days to weeks" but not thought to be season-ending, leaving open the possibility Huntley will be under center for a Week 14 road matchup against the Steelers.