NFL Player News
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Baker Mayfield QB | TB
Panthers' Baker Mayfield: MRI coming, X-rays negative
Mayfield is scheduled to receive an MRI on his foot Monday after being seen in a walking boot following Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Mayfield already has had X-rays on his foot, which came back negative. The starting quarterback was checked for an ankle injury at halftime of Sunday's loss, but he was able to remain in the game before being replaced by P.J. Walker late in the fourth quarter. The results of Monday's MRI should reveal more about his chances of suiting up for Week 6 against the Rams. If Mayfield is forced to miss time, it could fall to Walker to step in and helm Carolina's offense, as there's been no indication Sam Darnold (ankle) will be ready to come off IR.
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Joe Burrow QB | CIN
Bengals' Joe Burrow: Goes for two scores Sunday
Burrow completed 24 of 35 pass attempts for 217 yards, a touchdown and an interception while adding three rushes for six yards and another score in Sunday's 19-17 loss to Baltimore.
The Ravens were intent on not giving up the deep ball to Burrow and his favorite target, Ja'Marr Chase (seven catches for 50 yards), leading to punts on the Bengals' first four drives of the contest. The 25-year-old continued to take what the defense gave him, keeping his team in the game until the final drive without his usual gaudy passing totals. Burrow saved what would have been his worst fantasy performance of the season with a one-yard touchdown plunge with 1:58 left in the fourth quarter, but Lamar Jackson led a clutch drive on the next possession to eventually seal the win for the Ravens. Burrow will attempt to get Cincinnati back into the win column against a resilient Saints unit next Sunday.
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Lamar Jackson QB | BAL
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Leads team to narrow victory
Jackson completed 19 of 32 pass attempts for 174 yards, a touchdown and an interception while rushing 12 times for 58 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Bengals.
Jackson turned in his second mediocre passing game in a row after a torrid start to the season. The dual-threat quarterback did provide his fantasy managers with a burst of rushing yards on the final drive of the game to bolster his line and lead the Ravens to a key victory within the division. Even with this brief cold spell (by his elite standards), the impending unrestricted free agent remains one of the best producers at the position. Jackson will lead the 3-2 Ravens into a tough matchup against the Giants' much-improved defense next Sunday.
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Ryan Tannehill QB | TEN
Titans' Ryan Tannehill: Quiet performance in victory
Tannehill completed 15 of 25 passes for 181 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Commanders.
Tannehill has been asked to do very little for the Titans this season, with the offense instead running through Derrick Henry. He has now attempted fewer than 30 passes in each of Tennessee's last four games, three of which have been wins. While Tannehill does what is asked of him effectively, it doesn't translate to impressive stat lines, as he has failed to top 200 passing yards or throw for multiple touchdowns in three of his five games on the campaign.
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Matthew Stafford QB | LAR
Rams' Matthew Stafford: Tops 300 yards in Week 5 loss
Stafford completed 28 of 42 passes for 308 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Cowboys.
The veteran quarterback was under constant pressure all day, but when Stafford had a bit of time he was able to move the ball. However, when he didn't he got sacked five times and fumbled on two of them, with DeMarcus Lawrence returning one of those fumbles for a 19-yard TD. It was Stafford's first 300-yard performance of the year, but his 5:7 TD:INT through five games is a major regression from his 2021 numbers. He'll look to cut down on the turnovers in Week 6 against the Panthers.
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Cooper Rush QB | BAL
Cowboys' Cooper Rush: Quiet in Sunday's win
Rush completed 10 of 16 passes for 102 yards without a touchdown or interception in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Rams.
He also lost one yard on four carries. The 28-year-old quarterback had a poor performance from a fantasy perspective, but Rush didn't need to be a hero with the defense and running game carrying the load. Dak Prescott (thumb) has yet to show the progress in his recovery needed in order to get back on the field, which likely leaves Rush under center once again in Week 6 in what's become a huge NFC East showdown with the undefeated Eagles.
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Geno Smith QB | NYJ
Seahawks' Geno Smith: Stays hot in loss
Smith completed 16 of 25 passes for 268 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 39-32 loss to the Saints.
Smith attempted a season-low 25 pass attempts, though that was largely because he helped Seattle's offense score so efficiently. He shredded the Saints' secondary for long touchdowns of 50, 40 and 35 yards to keep his team in the game in a high-scoring affair. Through five games this season, Smith has thrown multiple touchdowns four times and has topped 250 passing yards in each of his last three matchups.
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P.J. Walker QB | SEA
Panthers' P.J. Walker: Sees action late in Sunday's loss
Walker completed five of six passes for 60 yards after replacing Baker Mayfield (ankle) late in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the 49ers.
The 27-year-old quarterback handled Carolina's final possession after Mayfield left the game, but Walker ran out of time to put any points on the board. Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports that Mayfield was wearing a walking boot after the game, and if he ends up missing additional time, Walker could get the start in Week 6 against Aaron Donald and the Rams.
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Andy Dalton QB | PHI
Saints' Andy Dalton: Manages Saints to win
Dalton completed 16 of 24 passes for 187 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 39-32 win over the Seahawks.
Dalton made his second consecutive start in the absence of Jameis Winston (back). While his stat line was uninspiring, Dalton successfully distributed the ball to key playmakers such as Chris Olave (concussion) and Alvin Kamara. Though Dalton has filled in relatively effectively for Winston, it's worth noting that Taysom Hill lined up as the team's quarterback on several occasions, taking away opportunity from Dalton. Hill could remain involved, particularly so long as the Saints remain without Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle).
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Jimmy Garoppolo QB | LAR
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: Tosses two TDs in win
Garoppolo completed 18 of 30 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Panthers.
It's the first time this season Garoppolo has tossed multiple TDs, as he hit Tevin Coleman in the first quarter for a nine-yard score before finding Deebo Samuel in the third on a four-yard strike. Garoppolo has increased his passing yards total every week since taking over from Trey Lance (ankle), giving him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 6 meeting with the Falcons.