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 Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill got off to a slow start in Week 7 against the Bills Sunday, in a 23-21 loss.

Tannehill was intercepted twice in the first quarter, the first of which was returned for a touchdown. He was much better from that point on, as he eventually finished the game with three touchdowns.

Tannehill found Brandon Gibson for scores twice, once from 13 and then from 4 yards out, and he added a 7-yard touchdown to Charles Clay as well. He finished with 194 passing yards to go with his three touchdowns and two interceptions, while completing 19 of 37 passes. He also added a crucial late fumble that allowed the Bills to kick the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter.

Tannehill now has nine touchdowns to seven interceptions through six games, along with seven fumbles. He will try to take care of the ball better in Week 8, when the Dolphins travel to New England Sunday.  

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford "was in significant pain on the sideline" Sunday, after he was forced to leave Week 7 against the Panthers with a knee injury, according to head coach Jeff Fisher.

Bradford had to be carted off the field as a result of the injury and could not return. The team did not announce the extent of the injury, but did say he will be evaluated further later Sunday night, when the team returns to St. Louis.  

Bills quarterback Thad Lewis struggled to get much going in Week 7 against the Dolphins, in a 23-21 win.

Lewis completed 21 of 32 pass attempts for 202 yards, but failed to throw a touchdown, after accounting for three a week ago. He was intercepted for the first time, an added just 13 yards on five rushing attempts.

Lewis has completed 40 of 64 passing attempts for 418 yards in two games, with all three of his touchdowns coming in his first start. With EJ Manuel still recovering from a knee injury, Lewis should get the start yet again in Week 8 against the Saints. 

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford had to leave Sunday's game against the Panthers in the fourth quarter, after going down with an apparent left leg injury.

Bradford was in the game with the Rams down 30-15 when the injury occurred, and he had to be carted off the field. He was unable to return to the game, finishing with 255 yards on 21 of 30 passing, with one touchdown and one interception.

The extent of the injury is not yet known, as the Rams did not give an update on his status by the end of the game. Bradford was replaced by Kellen Clemens at quarterback, and at this point there is no way of knowing if the injury will affect him in Week 8 against the Seahawks. 

The 49ers have listed the following players inactive for Week 7 against the Titans: quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, wide receiver Quinton Patton, wide receiver Marlon Moore, running back LaMichael James, defensive back Nnamdi Asomugha, linebacker Jermaine Cunningham, guard Joe Looney.

The Jaguars had several players ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 game at home against San Diego by Friday on the official injury report. Wide receivers Ace Sanders (concussion) and Stephen Burton (concussion) are both inactive, as expected for the game. Also inactive are defensive end Jeremy Mincey (concussion) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (hamstring). 

The Chargers listed the following players as healthy inactives for the Week 7 game at Jacksonville: Emergency QB Brad Sorensen, defensive back Brandon Taylor and tackle Nick Becton. 

Bills quarterback Thad Lewis dealt with a foot injury during the week in practice, but it was not enough to keep him off the field Sunday. Lewis is active and starting for the Bills in Week 7 against the Dolphins. 

Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer underwent successful surgery Friday to repair his torn right anterior cruciate ligament, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He spent a lot of time in the hospital over the last week as earlier his wife gave birth to the couple's second child. 

Hoyer is expected to make a full recovery after his surgery. The QB is expected to be able to participate in organized team activities beginning in May. 

"We’re hopeful in the spring that we’ll see him,'' said coach Rob Chudzinski. "Again, I’ll get a little better idea [later]. From my understanding, everything went well with the surgery. Just knowing him, from a rehab standpoint, I know he’s going to do everything he can to get ready."

Bills quarterback Thad Lewis (foot) is listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in Week 7 as probable, after making it through the week in practice without trouble.