Sunday NFL preview: QBs who could put up big numbers

— -- NFL Nation reporters look ahead to what Sunday has in store for each team.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills: The Bills have already ruled out running backs LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Karlos Williams (concussion) for Sunday's game against the Titans and have turned their attention to the status of receiver  Sammy Watkins (calf). Listed as questionable, Watkins said Friday that he would test his injury pregame and try to play. But his most telling comment was that he would play if there were an "emergency," which suggests he'll most likely not suit up. -- Mike Rodak

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens: With Steve Smith Sr. out, Kamar Aiken becomes the Ravens' No. 1 receiver. After Smith injured his back in Pittsburgh, Joe Flacco targeted Aiken on four of his past 13 throws. Aiken is still far from a sure bet to put up solid numbers. He has only had four games in which he has produced more than 50 yards receiving. -- Jamison Hensley

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans: The Texans are off this weekend after losing to the Colts on Thursday. Houston travels to Jacksonville in Week 6. -- ESPN.com staff

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos: Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas finished the week as a full participant in the team's Thursday and Friday practices after suffering a neck injury in Sunday's win over the Vikings. Thomas is expected to play, but for Sunday's game against the Raiders, coach Gary Kubiak has said all week that it's important to find a way to continue to get Emmanuel Sanders more touches. Given Thomas' sore neck and Kubiak's desire to continue to get Sanders more involved, expect Sanders to have far more than the six targets he had against the Vikings. -- Jeff Legwold

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have struggled to make plays with their outside receivers the past two weeks, which puts more pressure on Cole Beasley and Jason Witten to win inside. Beasley has 10 catches for 111 yards in Brandon Weeden's two starts at quarterback. The Patriots are among the best at taking away what offenses like to do, and without Dez Bryant, Beasley will get more attention inside from the Patriots. While he is on the same side of the formation as Witten, it is more difficult for him to face double coverage. -- Todd Archer

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears: Don't be surprised if the Bears try to exploit Kansas City's suspect pass defense, even with Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) and Eddie Royal (ankle) listed as game-time decisions. This coaching staff is all about matchups. The smart play is to attack Kansas City's secondary. The Chiefs rank 28th versus the pass (295.5) after four weeks. Jay Cutler likes to throw the football. Even potentially without Jeffery or Royal, Cutler can still work the football to tight end Martellus Bennett, tailback Matt Forte or wideout Marquess Wilson, who made a pair of clutch catches on the final drive in last week's win over Oakland. The Bears will not abandon the passing game at Arrowhead Stadium. -- Jeff Dickerson

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons: Although Tevin Coleman will return to the Falcons lineup Sunday coming off a fractured rib, I don't know if I'd go with the rookie running back in fantasy play just yet. My gut says Coleman's touches will be limited, with the Falcons still riding starter Devonta Freeman's hot hand. Coleman's still capable of taking it to the house, even with limited touches, but both backs might find it more difficult to find space against the league's second-ranked rushing defense. -- Vaughn McClure

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals: For the first time this season, the Cardinals will have a full complement of healthy starters on offense, including running back  Andre Ellington. Chris Johnson will remain the starter, but Ellington is expected to have a full role against the winless Lions, who are hungry for a win after last weekend's controversial ending.  -- Josh Weinfuss