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49ers | Kurtis Rourke released from the hospital Fri Aug 14, 02:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (ribs) was released from the hospital on Thursday, Aug. 14. Initial X-rays did not show any broken ribs, according to head coach Kyler Shanahan.
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Raiders | All three QBs to 'deserve' first team reps Fri Aug 14, 01:43 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said, 'All three (QBs) deserve first-team reps' after their performances in Thursday's preseason game.
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Cardinals | Arizona has 'no concern' over Carson Beck injury Fri Aug 14, 01:10 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters on Friday, Aug. 14, that he has 'no concern' over QB Carson Beck's rib injury.
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Steelers | Drew Allar accounts for three TDs Fri Aug 14, 11:20 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Drew Allar completed 10 of his 13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns and added a three-yard rushing score in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Allar completed easy throws easily, but that wasn't a given when he was at Penn State. All of the talk of the team rebuilding him from the ground up (and implication that Penn State didn't go a good job developing him) foreshadowed this auspicious debut. His value is up superflex dynasty leagues, but it is just one game. |
Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett sharp in preseason Fri Aug 14, 11:20 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed all five of his pass attempts for 44 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Brissett looked comfortable in Mike LaFleur's offense and zinged a short touchdown to Marvin Harrison Jr. on a crossing route that showed LaFleur understands how to use his receivers. The offensive line might have taken a big blow when second round pick Chase Bisontis went down with a knee injury that LaFleur called "not good", but otherwise it was an encouraging night for Brissett and the Cardinals offense. |
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Bengals | Short night for Joe Burrow Fri Aug 14, 11:20 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed five of his six passes for 39 yards against the Detroit Lions in the preseason Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Burrow's first snap under center produced an easy 16 yard gain on a dig route to Ja'Marr Chase, but later in the drive he was sacked. It was a mixed bag for the Bengals offense's first foray into a more traditional mode, but even a mere attempt to improve and diversify should be good for Burrow and company. |
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Raiders | Kirk Cousins' job to lose Fri Aug 14, 11:08 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins remains the favorite for the starting quarterback position as head coach Klint Kubiak said it's his job to lose.
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Texans | Graham Mertz feared to have torn ACL Fri Aug 14, 09:21 AM
Houston Texans QB Graham Mertz will have an MRI Friday, Aug. 14. The team fears he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13.
Link to story Raiders | Fernando Mendoza tosses TD pass in NFL debut Fri Aug 14, 01:30 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza completed 10 of his 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Aug. 13. He also ran twice for six yards.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza looked sharp and in sync with the play design and defensive reactions. It's easy to feel excited about Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty in a Klint Kubiak offense after watching Mendoza in live game action. Kirk Cousins is still the starter as of now, but Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell both earned first team snaps in practice going forward. |
Cardinals | Gardner Minshew surgical in Sin City Fri Aug 14, 01:19 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew completed 14 of 16 passes for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the team's 27-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Patriots | Tommy DeVito throws for 138 yards Fri Aug 14, 01:11 AM
New England Patriots QB Tommy DeVito connected on 13 of his 22 passing attempts for 138 yards and a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Colts | Anthony Richardson uneven in preseason debut Fri Aug 14, 12:56 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson completed 11 of 14 passes for 145 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug. 13. He added 53 yards and a touchdown on six carries but lost a fumble.
| Footballguys view: This is still better than many expected after the not so encouraging reports out of training camp. Richardson isn't a complete lost cause yet, but he has to build on this performance to beat out Riley Leonard and back up Daniel Jones this year. He could also be dealt - if there is even any interest in him around the league. |
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Lions | Luke Altmyer turns it over three times Fri Aug 14, 12:31 AM
Detroit Lions QB Luke Altmyer completed 13 of 22 passes for 130 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Aug. 13. Altmyer also lost a fumble.
Link to story 49ers | Rib injury for Kurtis Rourke Thu Aug 13, 11:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (ribs) exited the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Aug. 13, and is questionable to return after injuring his ribs.
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Titans | Lackluster debut for Cam Ward Thu Aug 13, 10:14 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed five of his 12 passes for 57 yards in the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 13.
Link to story Raiders | Kirk Cousins tosses TD Thu Aug 13, 09:18 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed five of his six passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Packers | Quiet debut for Jordan Love Thu Aug 13, 08:44 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love completed three of his five passes for 18 yards in the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck should be fine Thu Aug 13, 04:24 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck (rib) is not expected to miss extended time because of his rib injury, according to a source.
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Bears | Caleb Williams will not play Thu Aug 13, 03:06 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams will not play in the team's preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Browns, per head coach Ben Johnson. QB Tyson Bagent will start in his place.
Link to story Cardinals | Carson Beck to miss preseason game Thu Aug 13, 02:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck (rib) will miss the team's preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 13. QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to start the game.
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Saints | Spencer Rattler to start for New Orleans Thu Aug 13, 01:30 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler will start the team's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Aug. 15, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have Tyler Shough as their starter, and he's played good football for them. Rattler was once thought of as a potential starter, but now it seems like he'll settle in as a backup in the pros. |
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes sitting preseason opener Thu Aug 13, 11:29 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) won't play in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 15, according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Footballguys view: We're excited to see Mahomes back out there for the Chiefs, but he doesn't need to play in the preseason. He's missing the opener, and Mahomes may be shut down for the rest of the preseason too. Mahomes is trending to be ready for Week 1 against the Broncos. |
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Bills | Josh Allen will play in preseason opener Thu Aug 13, 10:47 AM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen will play in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 15, after head coach Joe Brady said everyone healthy will play Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Some teams don't play their starters much if at all in the preseason, and certainly some don't play starting quarterbacks in the preseason opener. Allen is going to be out there, likely briefly, and we're excited about what he can do with new HC Joe Brady running the show. |
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Falcons | Coach happy with Michael Penix's progress Wed Aug 12, 06:39 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been making good progress in his recovery and should gain confidence once he is medically cleared to team drills, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
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Browns | Deshaun Watson to start Saturday Wed Aug 12, 05:59 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15. QB Shedeur Sanders is scheduled to start the second preseason game.
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Broncos | Bo Nix to sit out preseason game Wed Aug 12, 05:05 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, but is expected to play in the final two preseason games, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Link to story Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett to see some work Thursday Wed Aug 12, 02:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett will play a series or two along with the other starters during the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 14.
| Footballguys view: Brissett got his new contract around the start of camp, and he's set to start in Week 1. They may not win many games with Brissett as their starter, but the wide receivers do benefit from a veteran under center. Even though Brissett will begin the season as the starter, there's a chance they have an eye on the future and give Carson Beck a look late in the year. |
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Browns | Top two QBs will each get start Wed Aug 12, 01:46 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and QB Shedeur Sanders will each start one of the next two preseason games, according to head coach Todd Monken.
| Footballguys view: Watson and Sanders have been rotating reps this summer. Monken said the starting quarterback will play the first half of the preseason game, while the other quarterback will play the third quarter of the game. We'll likely see a decision made after the second preseason game. No matter the decision, Fantasy GMs won't find much value here. |
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Ravens | Skylar Thompson placed on IR Wed Aug 12, 01:03 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Skylar Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 12. The team also signed free-agent QB Austin Reed (Bears). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa settling in Wed Aug 12, 11:27 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa has 'really turned the corner' recently, in the opinion of ESPN's Marc Raimondi, who writes that Tagovailoa is starting to look comfortable in the offense.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa is set to begin the regular season as the starter with Michael Penix (knee) not yet cleared to resume football activities. Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said that Tagovailoa is 'getting better every day.' Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said the team does not have a timetable to name its starting quarterback...but the reality is that Tagovailoa is experienced and ready for the opportunity. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson will not play any preseason games Wed Aug 12, 11:27 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will reportedly not play in any preseason games, according to Ravens HC Jesse Minter on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. He's a seasoned veteran, with a new offense, that doesn't need every rep in the preseason (or any reps). Jackson said new OC Declan Doyle's play calling is "mind blowing." We're excited to see Jackson is Doyle's offense this year. Jackson has a current ADP of QB3 (6.02) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye not expected to play in first preseason game Tue Aug 11, 05:06 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is not expected to play in the team's first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to HC Mike Vrabel on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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Packers | Jordan Love playing in preseason opener is 'current plan' Tue Aug 11, 04:44 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love playing in the Packers' preseason opener against the Steelers is the current plan, according to HC Matt LaFleur on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Love played the preseason opener in each of the last three seasons, so it's no real surprise the team will take the same approach this summer. LaFleur noted that he reserves the right to change his mind, but he also noted why he likes "getting your process down" ahead of the regular season. The Packers will be in Pittsburgh on Thursday, and they'll be back on the road against the Broncos for their second preseason game. Their only home game of the summer will be on August 28 against the Cardinals. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza to get work during preseason Tue Aug 11, 04:11 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will reportedly receive 'plenty of game reps' this Thursday in the Raiders' preseason game against the Cardinals and throughout the preseason, according to HC Klint Kubiak on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak did not disclose his exact plans for playing time this week, but there is a chance Mendoza will take some snaps with the first-team offensive line. Generally, Kubiak said Mendoza has grown throughout training camp. "It's been a really impressive training camp as far as how he's prepared," Kubiak said. "And then he goes out there to practice, and things don't happen on the drawing, on the paper in the playbook exactly as they do on the field. So, I think he's done a good job of adjusting." We'll all get to see that for ourselves Thursday night. |
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Vikings | Minnesota remains hopeful with J.J. McCarthy Tue Aug 11, 03:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy 'has a future with the organization,' according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Kyler Murray was named the starting quarterback on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert, McCarthy showed incremental progress this summer but could not close the sizable gap that already existed with Murray. At 23, he is younger than most of the quarterbacks in the NFL's 2026 draft class. But after losing his entire rookie season to a torn meniscus in his right knee and then producing a season underwhelming enough that O'Connell sought out Murray, there is no longer an obvious path for him to recapture the job unless Murray is injured. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson will start first preseason game Tue Aug 11, 01:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Richardson has been competing with Riley Leonard in training camp to win the No. 2 job behind starter Daniel Jones. Leonard, HC Shane Steichen said, will play the second half before picking up the start in Week 2 of the preseason, with Richardson slated to relieve him in that game. The Colts do not plan to play Jones during the preseason. As James Boyd of The Athletic suggests, what makes the news of Richardson starting Thursday night against the Patriots most intriguing is his open trade request. This game could serve as a showcase for Richardson. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson not a lock for backup job Tue Aug 11, 12:25 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson is 'in a fight' for the No. 2 quarterback position with QB Riley Leonard, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, who writes that both players have dealt with inconsistency thus far in camp.
| Footballguys view: Richardson requested a trade in February and was granted permission to speak with other clubs to see if a deal might materialize. Nothing did, so Richardson is back trying to re-establish himself with the organization. Richardson on Sunday said his accuracy needs to be more consistent. He and Leonard will split preseason snaps as their competition continues. |
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Lions | Teddy Bridgewater officially retires Mon Aug 10, 03:40 PM
Former Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater officially announced his retirement from professional football Monday, Aug. 10.
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Broncos | Bo Nix unsure about preseason game Mon Aug 10, 03:26 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he is not sure if he will play in the first preseason game.
| Footballguys view: With Nix coming off ankle surgery and having a history of ankle injuries, a cautious approach to exhibition action makes sense. As USA Today suggested, if Nix stays healthy, the Broncos could make another deep playoff run this season. To play at his best, though, the QB will continue to make plays with his legs, and his ability to avoid hits and stay on the field will be a key storyline going into the 2026 campaign. |
Colts | Daniel Jones unlikely to play Thursday Mon Aug 10, 01:11 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones is expected to practice in a joint session with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, Aug. 11, but he is not expected to play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy investors shouldn't read anything into this. According to The Athletic's James Boyd, the 29-year-old signal caller has looked about as healthy as anyone could have hoped, considering he's only eight months removed from undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Boyd added that Jones has been sharp in camp, with his accuracy and velocity turning heads, but it's his mobility that's really stood out. He's taken off on a handful of scrambles, and it's impossible to tell he was ever injured. Boyd's reporting mirrors what we've heard from others, yet Jones is still going as QB24. |
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Colts | Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson to play Thursday Sun Aug 9, 04:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts QBs Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson are each expected to play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the New England Patriots. Head coach Shane Steichen said the plan is to play the two signal callers, which means QB Daniel Jones isn't expected to be in action.
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Lions | Veteran backup Josh Dobbs added Sun Aug 9, 03:41 PM
Free-agent QB Josh Dobbs (Patriots) signed a one-year, $1.425 million deal Sunday, Aug. 9, with $475,000 fully guaranteed, national beat writers Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported. The team moved quickly to add Dobbs after QB Teddy Bridgewater surprisingly elected to retire Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Dobbs has experience under Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing when they were together in Arizona, so this should be a smooth transition in the wake of Bridgewater's unforeseen decision to retire. |
Lions | Several roster moves made Sunday Sun Aug 9, 03:32 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater was placed on the reserve/retired list Sunday, Aug. 9, and TE Nick Muse was waived. The team signed CB Ryan Cooper and LB Amen Ogbongbemiga.
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Panthers | Bryce Young to play against Buffalo Sun Aug 9, 02:01 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, on the road against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Dave Canales said Young and the starters will play 10-20 plays depending on how the drives develop.
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Lions | Teddy Bridgewater steps away from team Sun Aug 9, 01:08 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater has 'decided to step away' from the team, according to head coach Dan Campbell on Sunday, Aug. 9. He is apparently considering retirement from the NFL at age 33. He was set to be the team's primary backup to QB Jared Goff. Now, QB Tom Kennedy will get a longer look, starting the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie QB Luke Altmyer is also in camp. The team is also expected to work out a few QBs.
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Lions | Jared Goff won't play in preseason opener Sun Aug 9, 01:01 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Dan Campbell said Goff and a lot of key starters will be held out of the game.
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Panthers | Kyle Trask signed Sun Aug 9, 11:06 AM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) was signed by the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Aug. 9. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Rams | Stetson Bennett's status for preseason opener uncertain Sun Aug 9, 10:05 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett could see playing time in the team's preseason opener versus the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 15, although head coach QB Sean McVay hasn't made a final decision yet.
| Footballguys view: This is a sign that Bennett is ahead of first round pick Ty Simpson to back up Matthew Stafford. File this away in superflex leagues in case Stafford's back acts up during the season. Hopefully we won't see either quarterback play this season except in garbage time or in a meaningless Week 18 game. |
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Colts | Riley Leonard moving up? Sat Aug 8, 09:42 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard worked as the quarterback for the second-team offense during practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
Link to story Panthers | CAR expected to add Kyle Trask to roster Sat Aug 8, 05:47 PM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) is expected to be added to the Carolina Panthers' roster following QB Haynes King's hamstring injury, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8.
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