Overview

• Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy was a limited participant in practice and "has a chance" to face the Cardinals after missing Week 2 with a turf-toe–type injury.
• Mac Jones delivered 279 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in a Week 2 win over the Saints and would start again if Purdy is not cleared.
• Jets coach Aaron Glenn ruled Justin Fields out for Week 3 due to a concussion, naming veteran Tyrod Taylor the starter against the Buccaneers in what will be Taylor's first start since 2023.
• Cincinnati placed Joe Burrow on injured reserve following turf toe surgery, with an expected absence of roughly three months and Jake Browning taking over at quarterback.
• Backup quarterbacks are taking on expanded roles league-wide, with Minnesota turning to Carson Wentz for the injured J.J. McCarthy and reports noting multiple QB2s could start in Week 3.