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Stafford completed 19 of 31 passes for 209 yards and added a two-point conversion in Sunday's 14-7 win over Minnesota.

Stafford took a back seat to Ameer Abdullah and the rushing attack, though he did complete a successful two-point conversion to TJ Jones after Abdullah scored Detroit's lone touchdown. Entering Sunday's game, Stafford had a 7:1 TD:INT ratio and was just inches shy of throwing multiple scores in each of the first three weeks, so quiet performances like this one aren't the norm in Detroit's pass-heavy scheme. While his fantasy owners won't be happy, Stafford deserves credit for playing mistake-free football against a talented defense to help his team secure an important road win.

Dalton completed 25 of 30 passes for 286 yards and four touchdowns Sunday against the Browns. He also carried four times for 29 yards and lost a fumble in the 31-7 win.

Dalton enjoyed easily his best game of the season in this one, completing passes to nine different receivers, including three touchdowns in the second quarter to build a big lead. He also finished as the team's top rusher, with the team's crowded running back corps failing to generate much on the ground. Dalton endured a miserable start to the season but has since bounced back with six touchdowns compared to just one turnover in the last two games. He'll look to build off of this breakout next week against the Bills.

Taylor completed 12 of 20 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's upset win over the Falcons. He ran seven times for 12 yards and did not throw an interception.

This was the typical efficient performance Taylor has started to become known for. Unfortunately, not turning the ball over and making safe passes isn't all that friendly in the fantasy realm, and even though the Bills got a great win to move to a surprising 3-1, Taylor's rushing and passing totals didn't add up to much from a fantasy perspective. On the good side, he's playing well from a team point of view, so at least his job looks safe for the foreseeable future.

Carr is questionable to return to Sunday's contest at Denver due to a back injury, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

With five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Carr was wrangled to the ground by his neck by Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris for a four-yard loss. Carr remained on the turf for some time before heading slowly to the sideline and eventually to the locker room. Due to the nature of the injury, the Raiders are unlikely to risk sending their franchise quarterback back into the game, which gives the keys to the offense to EJ Manuel. If Carr's health isn't clarified afterward, the organization is sure to touch on it early in the week.

Mariota will undergo an MRI on his injured hamstring Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. "I'll know more about the extent of it [later]," head coach Mike Mularkey said after Sunday's 57-14 loss at Houston.

Mariota suffered the injury on his second touchdown run of the game, but in the process of completing the first half, he tossed an interception because he couldn't step into the pass. Teammates are optimistic about a quick return from Mariota. Having said that, it'll depend on the results of the upcoming MRI. If he requires some time to recover, Matt Cassel will step under center for the Titans.

Prescott completed 20 of 36 passes for 252 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 35-30 loss to the Rams.

Prescott directed the Cowboys to scores on each of the team's four possessions in the first half, leading to 24 points and 295 yards of offense. However, the Rams matched them punch for punch, and as Dallas appeared stuck in the mud throughout the third and fourth quarters, the visitors routinely put together lengthy drives. Down eight points with less than 10 minutes remaining, Prescott connected with James Hanna on a 28-yard touchdown, but three attempts at the two-point conversion, courtesy of penalties on both sides, couldn't knot things up at 32. Finally, after the two-minute warning, a late 10-play drive eventually ended just a yard shy of another first down. Prescott will aim to bounce back in a Week 5 showdown with the Packers next Sunday.

Goff completed 21 of 36 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 35-30 win over Dallas.

The Rams moved the ball with ease against the Cowboys on Sunday, but struggled to put it in the end zone and run away with the game. As a result, Greg Zuerlein converted seven field goals, and Los Angeles trailed at halftime. Still, Goff turned in another serviceable fantasy day. He's now thrown for five touchdowns and 547 yards the past two weeks, and the sophomore looks confident and composed running head coach Sean McVay's offense. The schedule is about to become much more daunting, though. The Rams have six consecutive tough matchups with home games against the Seahawks, Cardinals and Texans and road games against the Jaguars, Giants and Vikings on deck. Therefore, how Goff fares over the coming weeks will be telling.

Watson completed 25 of 34 passes for 283 yards, four touchdowns and a pick in Sunday's 57-14 win over Tennessee. He also added 24 yards and a score on four carries.

Remember when, just a few weeks ago, Houston's offense was getting blitzkrieged by Jacksonville's defense? Watson's emergence has paid instant dividends for the Texans and he appears to only be getting better. That was evident Sunday on plays such as his second touchdown pass to Will Fuller V on a back-shoulder fade, or while cutting back on an option run that resulted in a one-yard touchdown run. Watson has now accounted for 300 or more total yards in consecutive games, but will need to cut down on the turnovers. He takes on a red-hot Chiefs squad next week.

Mariota (hamstring) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Texans in the third quarter, the Tennessean reports.

Mariota was replaced by Matt Cassel with 6:51 left in the third quarter and the Titans down by a score of 37-14. Prior to his exit from the contest, Mariota had completed six of ten passes for 96 yards and two picks, while also rushing four times for 39 yards and a pair of TDs.

Cousins missed Friday's practice while preparing for the birth of his first child, but he's still expected to play in Monday's game against the Chiefs, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Cousins said prior to the season that he wouldn't miss a game regardless of the timing of his child's birth. It probably won't be an issue, but the situation will at least be worth another look if his wife doesn't have the baby by Sunday.