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Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Saints' emergency third quarterback against the Giants on Sunday.

As the emergency third quarterback, Wilson is now allowed to play Sunday unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, though he is listed as the team's emergency quarterback.

Howard remains in the emergency role, destined only to enter the game if starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph both must exit the contest.

Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Colts' emergency third quarterback against the Titans on Sunday.

Leonard will once again serve as the emergency QB3, meaning that he is restricted from playing Sunday unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Williams (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

It was reported Saturday that Williams was on track to both suit up and start Sunday in Week 6, and it is now official that he will be in uniform. While the latter has not officially been confirmed, Case Keenum was designated as Chicago's third quarterback Sunday and Tyson Bagent is the only other signal-caller on the roster, so all signs point to Williams opening the contest under center.

Milton (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Panthers on Sunday.

The Eagles signed Milton off the practice squad to the active roster Friday following the news that Jalen Hurts would be out indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, with the latter being placed on injured reserve Saturday. The Eagles will start Tanner McKee on Sunday while rookie fifth-rounder Cole Payton as the backup. As the emergency QB3, Milton is prohibited from playing against Carolina unless both McKee and Payton leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Shough has been playing with two broken bones in his left hand, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Shough has been listed with a left hand injury the past two weeks, but its extent wasn't known until Schefter's report Sunday morning. He had his least productive performance of the season last Sunday versus the Vikings' ferocious defense, when he completed 16 of 25 passes for just 96 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Shough will aim to get back on track in Week 6 against a banged-up Giants defensive unit.

The Bucs elevated Stick from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

With Baker Mayfield (thumb) missing another game, Stick will again handle QB2 duties behind starter Jalon Daniels. Stick hasn't attempted a regular-season pass since the 2023 season with the Chargers.

Williams (hamstring) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Williams is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game, and his status may not be officially announced until the Bears release their list of inactive players about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. However, it looks like the third-year quarterback will be back on the field after missing the Bears' last three games due to a torn right hamstring that he suffered in Week 2 against the Vikings. Given Williams' return, Tyson Bagent will likely serve as the Bears' backup while Case Keenum moves down to the QB3 role.

The Eagles placed Hurts (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

After prior reports indicated that a stint on injured reserve wasn't necessary, Hurts will now go on IR after multiple consultations with doctors. He'll be required to miss at least four games, and while Week 11 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 22 is the earliest he can return, Schefter notes that Hurts' move to IR has the veteran quarterback sidelined "indefinitely." Tanner McKee will be the Eagles' starting QB for as long as Hurts is out of action, and rookie fifth-rounder Cole Payton will step into the Eagles' backup role.

Mariota (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 49ers, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

As expected, Mariota will miss a second consecutive game due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, which he picked up during the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Colts in London. Rookie seventh-rounder Athan Kaliakmanis will once again serve as Washington's backup quarterback behind Jayden Daniels for Monday night's game. The Commanders are on a bye for Week 7, so Mariota could be back in action for Week 8 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 1.