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The 49ers have promoted tight end Asante Cleveland from the practice squad.

In order to make the move, the team released quarterback Josh Johnson. Johnson had been inactive for the first two games this year. 

The Titans are quite healthy heading into their Week 3 game Sunday in Cincinnati. They have four players on their Friday injury report - and three are probable. The lone exception is cornerback Jason McCourty (groin), who is questionable.

The probables are running back Dexter McCluster (foot), quarterback Charlie Whitehurst (finger) and linebacker Wesley Woodyard (ankle).

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson should continue to roll against the Broncos at home in Week 3.

Wilson will face a tougher defense this time around in the rematch of the Super Bowl against the Broncos, but he did well in the last meeting when it mattered most. Wilson had 206 passing yards and two touchdowns and three carries for 26 yards.

He's coming off two games in a row with 21 Fantasy points against Green Bay and San Diego, and Wilson typically fares better at home than on the road with at least 18 Fantasy points in 11 of the 17 games he's played in Seattle in his career. Wilson likely won't match Peyton Manning in the stat category this week, but he won't be far behind. He's a quality starting option in all formats. 

For a complete list of Week 3 options, read my latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.

The Eagles declared wideout Josh Huff (shoulder), quarterback Matt Barkley, cornerback Jaylen Watkins (hamstring), offensive tackles Kevin Graf and Matt Tobin, linebacker Marcus Smith and defensive end Taylor Hart inactive for Monday night's game in Indianapolis.

Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel struggled mightily in a 30-7 loss to the Patriots in Week 2, but head coach Mike Zimmer told the Pioneer Press Sunday he is not planning to make a change to rookie Teddy Bridgewater at this point.

"I'm going to hold the quarterback position just like every position here to the same standard, and I also said I wasn't going to have a quick hook," Zimmer said.

Cassel matched a career-high with four interceptions in Week 2, but does not seem to be at risk of losing his job heading into Week 3 against the Saints. And Cassel made no secret of his happiness with Zimmer's vote of confidence after the game.

"I do appreciate it,'' Cassel said. "There's no doubt about it.''

Jets quarterback Geno Smith completed just 16 of his 32 pass attempts for 176 yards while throwing a touchdown and an interception in his team's 31-24 loss to the Packers in Week 2.

Smith also added 26 yards on seven carries and took it into the end zone himself on a bootleg from the one-yard line on the team's first drive after an Aaron Rodgers fumble created a short field. He then hit Eric Decker with a nice pass on a 29-yard touchdown to put the Jets up 14-0. After the Jets capped a 17-play drive with a Chris Ivory touchdown run early in the second quarter, Smith had trouble keeping the offense moving, and the Jets were outscored 28-3 from that point on.

Despite the two total touchdowns, it was a step back for Smith after he completed 82 percent of his passes in a Week 1 win over the Raiders. He'll look to get back on track when he faces the Bears at home on Monday night in Week 3.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 25 of his 42 pass attempts for 346 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in his team's 31-24 win over the Jets Sunday.

Rodgers fumbled the first snap of the game, resulting in a turnover. He watched most of the remainder of his first-half drives peter out in Jets territory before hitting Randall Cobb for a touchdown right before the break. Rodgers connected with Cobb again from one yard out in the third quarter, and tossed his third touchdown on an 80-yard catch-and-run by Jordy Nelson.

It was a nice rebound effort for Rodgers after the Seahawks held the Packers offense at bay in Week 1, and he passed Barr Starr in career passing yards to take second place on the franchise's passing leader list behind Brett Favre. Rodgers will head to Detroit to face the Lions in Week 3.

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr surpassed the 250-yard mark in a rough outing at home against the Texans in Week 2.

Carr was picked off by Kareem Jackson, who nearly took it back for a touchdown. It was Carr's first interception of the season. He was intercepted by Brooks Reed in the fourth quarter before firing a 9-yard touchdown pass to James Jones with 13 seconds remaining. He finished the game with 263 yards through the air while completing 27 of 42 attempts. He had one touchdown and two interceptions, registering a 69.8 passer rating in a 30-14 defeat.

Carr has 414 passing yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions through his first two career games. He will travel to New England for a Week 3 showdown against the Patriots.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tossed two touchdown passes Week 2 against the Chargers.

Despite the fact that the Seahawks didn't possess the ball all that long, Wilson was able to get the team moving down the field. Wilson didn't strike until the end of the second quarter. With time running out, he found Robert Turbin on a 3 yard strike. Wilson did the same thing in the third, hitting Marshawn Lynch for the 14 yard score. 

Wilson finished 17 of 25, for 202 yards and two scores. He also had 18 rushing yards during the contest. He'll take on the Broncos Week 3. 

The 49ers declared cornerback Tramaine Brock (toe), right tackle Anthony Davis (hamstring), quarterback Josh Johnson, wideouts Brandon Lloyd and Quinton Patton, center Marcus Martin and defensive tackle Demarcus Dobbs inactive for Sunday night's game against the Bears.