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NFL Update: Chris Carson and Tre Flowers Impressing in Seattle

A peek at how several former Pokes fared on Sunday.

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We’re heading into Week 4 of Sunday season so let’s recap some of the happenings of Week 3. Several former Pokes showed out this weekend

Chris Carson Goes for 100

Chris Carson drug Seattle to its first win of the year with his 103-yard, one-score performance against the Cowboys on Sunday.

Despite a strange disappearance in Week 2, last year’s seventh round pick has started all three games and has more than doubled (45 to 20) first round pick Rashaad Penny in rushing attempts.

Vincent Taylor: ‘Skinny Legs Still Make Plays’

Another late-round pick continues to show out early in the season. Vincent Taylor has done nothing but impress during his time on the field for a 3-0 Miami Dolphins squad.

On Sunday, with a career-high 43 snaps on defense, Taylor turned in a career-best seven tackles and his first sack.

I’m seeing terms thrown around like “most improved” and “should be starting” about the second-year D-Tackle who has proven that he’s more than just a gimmicky kick blocker.

And this is just amazing.

There may be something to that skinny legs ribbing. #UpperBodyByGlass

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James Washington Coming Along

After scoring his career touchdown in a losing effort to Kansas City a week ago, Washington got the start for the second week in a row. He paid it off by grabbing both of his targets for 25 yards including a 13-yard third-down conversion to save a scoring drive.

While he saw the field of 40 snaps on offense, he came in fifth in targets. But just him being on the field with the likes of Antonio Brown, JuJu Smitch-Schuster should afford him opportunities to be thrown to. Smith-Schuster had spotty production early in his rookie season last year but came on late in the year. I’d expect a similar path for Washington as he continues to acclimate himself to the NFL game.

I wouldn’t start him on your fantasy team just yet, but the opportunities should continue to increase for the rookie Biletnikoff winner.

Blake Jarwin Has Forgettable First Start

While the former Cowboy Back earned his first career start in the loss to Seattle, his weekend will be remembered for a not-so-great play.

Jarwin had a hand on the ball but the tip drill was won by Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas. The ball from Dak Prescott was thrown behind Jarwin but he probably wants that one back. It’s just another example of Dallas’ futility in the passing game.

That was Jarwin’s only target on the day and only his second on the year. His production will likely continue to suffer in a Dallas offense that is second to last in passing offense and with a QB in Prescott who is 27th out of 32 NFL starters in passer rating.

Tre Flowers Shows Out in Return from Injury

After missing the Seahawks’ Week 3 loss with injury, rookie corner Tre Flowers returned to his starting role and played in all 59 snaps on defense. He had six total tackles and stripped the ball on this crazy interception.

One-Liners

• Dan Bailey looked ready to go prior to his Minnesota debut but he never got a shot. The Vikings went for 2 (unsuccessfully) on their only touchdown of the 27-6 loss to Buffalo.

• Russell Okung went down with an injury and Philip Rivers immediately saw the effects.

• Tyler Patmon continues to carve himself out a nice role in Jacksonville.

• It was a rough day for Lane Taylor in D.C.

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