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    Wentz inches closer to QB2 job vs. Broncos

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    Carson Wentz completed 3-of-4 passes for 15 yards in the Vikings’ preseason game against the Broncos.

    Wentz started this game and was on the field for two drives, both of which resulted in punts. J.J. McCarthy missed this game with an ankle issue and was already fighting for the backup job. The missed practice time and recurring injury issues likely have him behind Wentz on the depth chart when Week 1 comes around. The hope for Vikings fans is that Murray is a capable distributor of the football and neither Wentz nor McCarthy sees the field this year.
Quinn and Commanders were 'asleep at the wheel'
Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett break down the Commanders' major time management blunder at the end of Washington's Week 5 game against the New York Giants.

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    Tua Tagovailoa completed 2-of-3 passes for 34 yards and an interception in the Falcons’ 30-23, Week 5 loss to the Ravens.

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