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Each week, players seem to come from nowhere for an outstanding performance. Sometimes they're new stars, or solid contributors who become important parts of their teams. Other times they fade back into obscurity whence they came. Telling the difference takes looking at their history, their talent level and discerning just how they achieved their breakthrough performance.

This week's Thanksgiving Day game of the Redskins versus the Cowboys suddenly looks more palatable after strong performances by each of their quarterbacks. Will Danny Wuerffel's and Chad Hutchinson's strong play continue on the nationally televised game, or will one of them look like a turkey?

Danny Wuerffel, QB, Redskins
Sunday's performance: 16 of 23 passing for 235 yards, 0 TDs and 0 INTs; 3 rushes for 10 yards.

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