Overview

• Five backups started due to injuries: Tyrod Taylor (Jets), Jake Browning (Bengals), Carson Wentz (Vikings), Marcus Mariota (Commanders) and Mac Jones (49ers).
• Carson Wentz posted a 129.8 passer rating with two touchdown passes to lead Minnesota to a home win.
• Marcus Mariota completed 15 of 21 for 207 yards with a touchdown and added 40 rushing yards and a score in Washington’s victory.
• Mac Jones directed a 63-yard, 10-play final drive for the winning field goal to keep San Francisco undefeated.
• Jake Browning struggled in Cincinnati’s blowout loss with two pick-sixes, fueling calls from some analysts for the Bengals to seek veteran help, while the Jets’ mixed outing from Taylor prompted debate over Justin Fields’ return timeline.