FROM A TO Z
Arizona: Carson Palmer has won his last eight starts, the longest active streak by an NFL quarterback, and 15 of the last 17 games he has played.
Atlanta: Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards with no interceptions the last time he faced Dallas. He leads the NFC with 661 yards passing. Carolina: The Panthers have given up an NFL-low 3.64 yards per play on first down. Carolina is giving up only 13 points per game, also the fewest in the league.
Chicago: Quarterback Jimmy Clausen will start against Seatttle in place of Jay Cutler (hamstring). Receiver Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) also has been ruled out.
Dallas: Brandon Weeden will make his second career start for the Cowboys in place of quarterback Tony Romo, who is out for at least seven games.
Detroit: Tackle LaAdrian Waddle is expected to make his season debut against Denver. He suffered a knee ligament partial tear in December.
Green Bay: The Packers are 0-3 against Kansas City at Lambeau Field. Rookie cornerback Marcus Peters has an interception in each of his first two games.
Minnesota: Adrian Peterson set a game record with 296 yards rushing the last time San Diego played at Minnesota. He had three touchdowns too.
New Orleans: Luke McCown will start at quarterback in place of Drew Brees (shoulder), who hadn’t sat out because of injury since joining the Saints. New York Giants: Running back Rashad Jennings’ blocked punt out of the end zone Thursday gave the Giants’ their first safety since December 24, 2011.
Philadelphia: Running back DeMarco Murray is expected to play despite suffering a hamstring injury at practice. The Eagles are 9-0 against the New York Jets.
San Francisco: Running back Carlos Hyde leads the NFL with 211 yards rushing. The 49ers were the last team to beat Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer, in 2013.
Seattle: Safety Kam Chancellor is expected to play after ending his contract holdout Wednesday. Seattle has rushed for 100 yards 13 games in a row.
St. Louis: Todd Gurley, the first running back selected in this year’s draft, could make his debut against Pittsburgh. He had knee surgery in November.
Tampa Bay: End Jacquies Smith had three sacks and forced two fumbles last week. Tackle Gerald McCoy has 81⁄2 sacks in his last 10 games.
Washington: Rookie receiver Rashad Ross returned a kick 10 yards for a touchdown against the Giants, tying the Redskins record. He has 287 return yards.