The BestMatt Barkley earned a number of firsts on Sunday when he suited up for the Bears. In his first NFL start, he threw his first career TD and nearly led a game-winning comeback. The fourth-year QB finished with a career-high 316 yards and 3 TD. He had a chance for a fourth, as he led the Bears down the field to set up a first-and-goal with 47 seconds to go, but two end zone drops by his receivers cost Chicago the game. Still, Barkley impressed his teammates and coaches and proved himself a capable leader on the field and in the locker room.
The Best of the Rest
Rhett Ellison, TE, Vikings - 1 reception, 21 yards
Everson Griffen, DE, Vikings - 1 tackle, 1 QB hit
Su'a Cravens, S/LB, Redskins - 2 tackles
Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals - 289 pass yards, 2 TD
Frostee Rucker, DT, Cardinals - 3 tackles
Josh Shaw, CB, Bengals - 6 tackles
Shareece Wright, CB, Ravens - 4 tackles
Marqise Lee, WR, Jaguars - Team-high 4 receptions and 37 yards, 1 TD
Nickell Robey-Coleman, CB, Bills - 1 tackle, 1 pass defended
Kevon Seymour, CB, Bills - 1 pass defended, 1 special teams tackle
Jurrell Casey, DT, Titans - 4 tackles
Devon Kennard, LB, Giants - 3 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans - 7 tackles, 1 TFL
T.J. McDonald, S, Rams - 7 tackles, 1 pass defended
George Farmer, RB, Seahawks - First career reception (4 yards)
Leonard Williams, DE, Jets - 2 tackles, 1 QB hit
Wes Horton, DE, Panthers - 1 tackle, 1 QB hit
Malcolm Smith, LB, Raiders - 7 tackles, 1 QB hit
Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - 4 tackles, 1 sack
Nick Perry, LB, Packers - 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defended
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