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Tyrod Taylor's injury will give Nathan Peterman his second career start.

The veteran quarterback is inactive for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts with a knee injury, giving way to the fifth-round rookie.

Peterman previously started when coach Sean McDermott decided to bench Taylor for the game against the Los Angeles Chargers. But he threw five interceptions in the first half and was pulled after halftime.

Elsewhere in Week 14, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is active against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite a hand injury, but running back Ameer Abdullah is out with a neck injury. Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is active and set to play against the Kansas City Chiefs despite an ankle injury. 

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate pumps his fist as he scored a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.  Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is unable to make a catch against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

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General view of bomb-sniffing K9 outside of Sports Authority Field at Mile High before the game between the New York Jets against the Denver Broncos.  Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton looks to pass against the Chicago Bears in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant cannot catch a pass against New York Giants defensive back Brandon Dixon in the first half during a NFL football game at MetLife Stadium.  Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass as he is hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.  Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill celebrates after a play against the Oakland Raiders in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.  Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings running back Mack Brown is hit by Carolina Panthers linebacker Andrew Gachkar on a kickoff in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph stiff arms Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman while running with the football in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber runs the ball in the first half against the Detroit Lions at Raymond James Stadium.  Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is brought down by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green breaks up a Hail Mary pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

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Chicago Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen can't make the catch in the end zone as Carolina Panthers cornerback Kevon Seymour defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell catches the ball as Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Cam Newton in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium.  Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

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Dallas Cowboys tight end James Hanna catches a pass against the New York Giants in the first half during a NFL football game at MetLife Stadium.  Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports

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Fans look on during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at New Era Field.  Rich Barnes, USA TODAY Sports

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Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White dances on the field during a timeout in a snow storm against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at New Era Field.  Rich Barnes, USA TODAY Sports

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant runs for a touchdown against New York Giants defensive back Brandon Dixon during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.  Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy runs against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Brandon LaFell catches a pass scoring a touchdown against Chicago Bears strong safety Deon Bush during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Kai Nacua defends Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams as Adams goes for the pass during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson and wide receiver Josh Gordon pray after Johnson scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports

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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs with the ball after a reception during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium.  Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce misses a pass as Oakland Raiders middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman defends during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson runs the ball and is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, wide receiver Albert Wilson and running back Kareem Hunt celebrate after Hunt's touchdown during the first half again the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports

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Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy runs past Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo in a snow storm during the first half at New Era Field.  Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports

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New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison scores a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys strong safety Xavier Woods in the first half during a NFL football game at MetLife Stadium.  Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports

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Olympic gymnast Simone Biles cheers with the cheerleading team during the first quarter between the Houston Texans and the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium.  Shanna Lockwood, USA TODAY Sports

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Detroit Lions defensive back defends a pass thrown to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans in the first half at Raymond James Stadium.  Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon makes a touchdown reception under coverage by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Jake Ryan and strong safety Morgan Burnett during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Scott Galvin, USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon celebrates his touchdown reception against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Scott Galvin, USA TODAY Sports

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New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman fumbles the ball after a hit by Dallas Cowboys safety Jeff Heath during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium.  Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce reaches for a pass as Oakland Raiders linebacker NaVorro Bowman defends in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.  Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Nate Orchard celebrates a sack during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Nate Orchard sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports

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Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams catches a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Alex Erickson makes a catch and is tackled by Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.  Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

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Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon in the backfield in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a pass for a touchdown against Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon runs with the ball defended by Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

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Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore runs with the ball past Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes during the first quarter at New Era Field.  Rich Barnes, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 10, 2017; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports  Rich Barnes, Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

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Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Chris Conte in the first half at Raymond James Stadium.  Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones celebrates after sacking Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports

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Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Robert McClain during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium.  Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports

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Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing and strong safety Marcus Gilchrist tackle San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde during the first quarter at NRG Stadium.  Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

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A young fan waves to Houston Texans players before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium.  Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

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Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams during the first quarter at NRG Stadium.  Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart falls backwards into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins makes a catch during warmups before the game against the Green Bay Packers at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Scott Galvin, USA TODAY Sports

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Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium.  Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Brandon LaFell kneels on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Paul Brown Stadium.  Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

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Buffalo Bills fans sit in the stands before watching a game against the Indianapolis Colts at New Era Field.  Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports

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The Panthers statues decorated for Christmas at Bank of America Stadium.  Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports

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Stadium personnel shovels off seats at New Era Field before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts.  Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports

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Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts a pass late in the fourth quarter against the Saints.  Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

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Saints safety Marcus Williams intercepts a pass intended for Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones.  Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts a pass in front of Saints tight end Josh Hill.  Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

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Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis dives in for a touchdown while being hit by Falcons linebacker De'Vondre Campbell.  Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Falcons running back Devonta Freeman jumps into the stands with the fans to celebrate a touchdown.  Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

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Saints head coach Sean Payton shows emotion against the Atlanta Falcons.  Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Saints place kicker Wil Lutz trips Falcons cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson after an extra point.  Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Falcons running back Tevin Coleman runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints.  Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman is tackled by Falcons safety Ricardo Allen.  Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports

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Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones stiff arms Saints safety Marcus Williams.  Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

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