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Prescott completed 25 of 36 passes for 251 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Packers. He added 37 rushing yards and a score on four carries.

The Cowboys got off to a fast start Sunday behind Prescott's first time ever throwing three scores before halftime. Even though he wasn't able to hold onto the lead through game's end, fantasy owners should still be pleased with the quarterback's overall production -- especially the 11-yard touchdown run he ripped off in the fourth quarter. Now, after throwing for over 250 yards and three scores in consecutive weeks, Prescott gets a bye in Week 6 before traveling to San Francisco for an inviting matchup with the 49ers in Week 7.

Rodgers completed 19 of 29 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 35-31 victory over the Cowboys. He added 32 rushing yards on four carries.

After rallying back from a 15-point deficit -- and with his team down 31-28 with just over a minute remaining in the game -- Rodgers orchestrated a 75-yard scoring drive in 62 seconds that culminated in a beautifully-thrown touchdown to Davante Adams. Although his passing yardage wasn't anything to write home about, Rodgers now sports 10 touchdowns and only one interception across his past three games and is firmly planted in the upper echelon of fantasy quarterbacks. On deck is a Week 6 matchup with the Vikings, who haven't been as stingy against the pass this season as most fans have become accustomed to in recent years, considering they sit 21st in the league with 7.5 yards allowed per pass attempt heading into their Monday night contest.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer expects Bradford (knee) to return for Monday's game against the Bears, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Zimmer's expectation syncs with Bradford's optimistic comments from Friday, which preceded full practice participation Saturday and a "questionable" designation on the injury report. The final call likely will still come down to a game-time decision, with the Vikings presumably wanting to see how Bradford's knee responds to a pregame workout Monday. His expected return offers potentially excellent news for primary receiving threats Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen and Kyle Rudolph.

Dalton downplayed a potential ankle injury after Sunday's 20-16 win over the Bills, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Dalton didn't miss any snaps and threw for a season-high 328 yards, but A.J. Green said after the game that he knew his quarterback battled through some pain. Dalton also tossed a couple of interceptions, both of which hit Green in the hands before caroming to defenders. Dalton should have plenty of time to recover from the seemingly minor ankle injury as Cincinnati heads into a Week 6 bye. The Bengals then travel to Pittsburgh in Week 7.

Stafford declined to comment on his leg injury after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Panthers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Despite receiving medical attention for his right leg at least twice in the second half, Stafford mounted a fourth-quarter rally highlighted by a pair of touchdown passes on his final two drives. He was apparently walking with a noticeable hitch when he left the locker room after the game, but neither he nor coach Jim Caldwell was willing to provide any kind of update. Stafford finished the game 23-for-35 passing with 229 yards and two scores, also taking six sacks and losing a fumble without adding production on the ground. He'll likely show up on the injury report ahead of a Week 6 road game against the Saints.

Taylor completed 20 of 37 yards for 166 yards and a touchdown while throwing an interception in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Bengals. He added three yards on one carry during the contest.

Taylor tied the game up in the second quarter with a smooth 12-yard completion in the back of the end zone to Brandon Tate. Taylor was quiet from then on, ultimately tossing a pick on third and long late in the game with Buffalo attempting to mount a comeback. Taylor has played the role of giant killer in recent weeks, toppling both Denver and Atlanta. Even then, however, his output was more efficient than dominating. He has yet to throw for 225 yards in a game this season, has thrown one or fewer touchdowns three times, and has been held to 28 combined yards on the ground over the past three weeks. His fantasy utility does not match Buffalo's early surprise success.

Dalton completed 22 of 36 passes for 328 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 20-16 win over Buffalo. He added two yards on the ground.

The biggest chunk of Dalton's success came early on Sunday with a 77-yard bomb down the right sideline for an A.J. Green touchdown. After struggling early in the season, Dalton has been airing it out with gusto under new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, averaging at least 7.85 yards per attempt in all three games after reaching that total just six times in 18 starts under Ken Zampese. The switch at coordinator has also led to Dalton getting the ball into the end zone more with seven touchdowns in the last three weeks versus none in the first two games of the season. Dalton was picked twice by Buffalo's stingy defense, and turnovers will be worth monitoring, but it looks like Cincinnati is righting the ship.

Carr (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

With Carr having suffered a transverse process fracture in his back last weekend, he'll sit this one out and eye a Week 6 return. EJ Manuel will start at QB for the Raiders in his place Sunday.

Mariota (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

As a result, Matt Cassel will start at QB for Tennessee on Sunday, with Brandon Weeden slated to back him up. The Titans obviously struggled in last weekend's 57-14 loss to the Texans, but with the capable running back duo of DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry on hand, it's not hard to imagine a run-fueled attack in the absence of Mariota. Looking ahead, Mariota is no lock to return in time for the Titans' Week 6 contest on Oct. 16 against the Colts, with Ian Rapoport of NFL.com having suggested that the recovery time for the hamstring injury Mariota suffered back on Oct. 1 "estimated to be 2-4 weeks."

Carr (back) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Carr suffered a transverse process fracture in his back that initially was announced as requiring a 2-to-6-week recovery timetable, but the quarterback's limited participation in practices Wednesday through Friday has apparently left the window open for him to suit up in Week 5. It sounds like he could be a game-time decision, but this report makes it seem unlikely he'll convince the team he can start. EJ Manuel will start if Carr is out.