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Penix completed 20 of 31 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 34-17 loss to Cincinnati. He added 50 rushing yards on three carries.

It looked like it would be a big day for the Falcons offense when Penix led his team to points on its first two drives. including a one-yard TD to Charlie Woerner, but Atlanta managed just seven more points over the final three quarters. The touchdown pass was Penix's 10th of the season, setting a new career high, but he's also been picked off five times in the last two games after throwing only one INT in his first five contests of 2026. He'll face a tough test in Week 10 against Kansas City.

Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Falcons. He added seven yards and a TD on three carries.

It was a nearly flawless performance from Burrow, as he hit Ja'Marr Chase for a 47-yard score in the first quarter and tossed a pair of shorter TDs to Tee Higgins later in the contest. The superstar QB also got into the end zone on a goal-line sneak in the second quarter. It's the fourth straight game in which Burrow has produced at least four touchdowns, an incredible stretch in which he's completed 77.0 percent of his passes for 1,215 yards with a 16:3 TD:INT plus two more scores on the ground. The Bengals, not coincidentally, are 4-0 in that span. Burrow will look to stay locked in for a big AFC North clash against the Steelers in Week 10.

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

The former Jet remains the odd-quarterback out for the Saints. Wilson will not be allowed to play in Sunday's contest unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Shough was still wearing a glove on his left hand during pregame warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, according to Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune.

As Johnson notes, Shough wasn't listed on the Saints' Week 9 injury report, as he was (as a full participant) in Week 7, prior to the team's bye. With no reported reported setbacks, Shough -- who sustained two broken bones in his left (on-throwing) hand Oct. 5 -- is presumably simply protecting his hand until it's 100 percent healed. On the plus side from the QB's perspective as he continues to play through the issue, is that highly-touted rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) -- the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft -- is making his much-awaited regular-season debut for New Orleans.

Nussmeier is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets but will serve as the Chiefs' emergency third quarterback.

It's a familiar role for the rookie seventh-round pick, who has served as the emergency No. 3 QB regularly this year. Nussmeier won't be able to see the field unless both Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Simpson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback in Sunday's game against the Commanders, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Simpson will once again be inactive behind quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett. The first-round rookie will only be eligible to play if both Stafford and Bennett exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Kaliakmanis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles but will serve as the emergency No. 3 quarterback.

The rookie seventh-round pick will continue to operate as Washington's third quarterback behind Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota. Both QBs would need to be forced out of the game for Kaliakmanis to see the field.

Green (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Saints, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

With Deshaun Watson (concussion) inactive, Green will stay the emergency third option for a different starter-backup duo. Shedeur Sanders is set to start at quarterback, with Dillon Gabriel ready to back him up. Green will only enter the contest if both Sanders and Gabriel exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys but is listed as the team's emergency quarterback, Abby Halpin of the team's official site reports.

As has been the case throughout the season, Leonard is a healthy scratch. However, he will be available if Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

McKee (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

McKee has overcome his rib injury in time to suit up for Sunday's contest. The quarterback is set to back up Joe Milton against the Giants due to the absence of former starter Jalen Hurts (calf, IR).