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NFL Week 3: Quick hits around the NFC

Arizona's Carson Palmer is the hottest quarterback in the NFL.

Arizona’s Carson Palmer is the hottest quarterback in the NFL.

(John Cordes / Associated Press)
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Some fast facts about NFC teams in Week 3 of the NFL season:

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.

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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.

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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 8 1/2 sacks in his last 10 games.

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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.

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