The Facts: Following up on this week's Team Notes. ... The Vikings are sticking with Dobbs as their starting QB this week against the Raiders.

Diehards Line: The team mulled a possible change over the bye. But with All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson back this week, Dobbs finally gets to play with full weaponry. ... We'll have more when Late-Breaking Updates crank up early Thursday.

The Facts: Following up on this week's Team Notes. ... The Jets will start Wilson on Sunday against the Texans, coach Robert Saleh announced.

Diehards Line: Wilson told Saleh on Monday he wants the ball, and Saleh is giving it back to the former No. 2 overall pick. In addition to saying Wilson gives the team their best chance to win, Saleh said Wilson is "fired up” to get another shot. We'll have more on this decision when Late-Breaking Updates begin early Thursday.

The Facts: Lawrence has a high sprain of his right ankle, HC Doug Pederson said Tuesday. "We'll see where he is here in the next couple of days," Pederson said, adding he wouldn't put a timetable on his starting quarterback.

Diehards Line: If Lawrence is unable to play this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, backup C.J. Beathard would start. It would be his first start since Week 16 of the 2020 season with San Francisco. Lawrence was hurt in Monday night's 31-28 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. It's the second time this season Lawrence has left a game because of an injury. He suffered a sprained left knee late in the Jaguars' Week 3 win over Indianapolis, but he didn't miss a start and led Jacksonville to victory against New Orleans four days later on "Thursday Night Football." Lawrence has started all 46 possible games since being drafted No. 1 in 2021, tied for the third-longest active start streak among quarterbacks, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Buffalo's Josh Allen (83) and the Chargers' Justin Herbert (61) own the two longest streaks, while Lawrence is tied with Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes.

The Facts: Kirk suffered a core muscle injury on his catch last night and is expected to need surgery.

Diehards Line: Rehab for a core muscle issue is generally about eight weeks. If Kirk is ready at eight weeks, he could play in the Super Bowl if Jax makes it. A little earlier puts him in the AFC Title game — if Jax makes that. In the meantime, those invested in Kirk in season-long formats can move on. Zay Jones is a viable option while rookie Parker Washington a desperation play.

The Facts: The initial diagnosis for Lawrence, who left tonight's loss to the Bengals in the seconde half, is an ankle sprain, sources NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Diehards Line:Lawrence will have an MRI on Tuesday to better gage the extent of the injury. C.J Beathard, who finished out the game in Lawrence's absence will be the starter going forward -- or at least for as long as necessary.

The Facts: Kirk is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Bengals with a groin injury.

Diehards Line: Kirk caught a 26-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence on the Jaguars’ first play from scrimmage. But Kirk went down untouched and immediately grabbed the inside of his leg. He limped off the field and went directly into the training room in the bowels of the stadium. Kirk entered Monday night with 56 receptions for 761 yards and three touchdowns.

The Facts: The Saints confirmed that Carr did suffer a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Lions.

Diehards Line: It's Carr's second concussion in less than a month. HC Dennis Allen said he is also being evaluated for a rib injury (the one that was announced as a back injury during the game). Allen said he believes Carr’s shoulder came out OK though. ... Jameis Winston will get the start this week if Carr can't go.

The Facts: Henry was evaluated for a concussion during Sunday’s overtime loss to the Colts, but HC Mike Vrabel said he hasn’t been diagnosed with one.

Diehards Line:While a report on Monday morning said that Henry is in the concussion protocol, Vrabel said at his Monday press conference that the running back has not been put into it at this point. “We checked on him last night, then checked on him in the morning,” Vrabel said, via Turron Davenport of ESPN.com.