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Commanders | Marcus Mariota to be ready for Week 1 Sun Aug 16, 08:08 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener.
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders to start preseason game Sun Aug 16, 05:53 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to start and play the first half of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Todd Monken said.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck nursing minor rib issue Sun Aug 16, 05:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck (ribs) still has some discomfort in his ribs, but it isn't expected to be a long-term issue, according to head coach Mike LaFleur. 'He needs to heal a little more,' LaFleur said Sunday, Aug. 16.
Link to story Browns | Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson to split reps Sun Aug 16, 04:32 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will split first-team reps this week in a rotation. Head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 16 that Sanders will work with the first team Monday and Wednesday, with Watson doing so Tuesday and Thursday. That will also allow both players to get first-team reps in joint practices with the Buffalo Bills ahead of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Rams | Ty Simpson dazzles in debut Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Ty Simpson completed 21 of his 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: There was nothing too challenging for Simpson in this game, but it was still great to see him throwing the ball accurately and on time in the context of this offense. If Simpson keeps this up, he could beat out Stetson Bennett to back up Matthew Stafford. |
Browns | Deshaun Watson solid in start Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson completed 11 of his 15 passes for 126 yards and rushed three times for four yards in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Watson's numbers look good, but he was the same shadow of the quarterback he used to be in reality. It's very difficult to predict who will win this competition, but not difficult to see that Watson is a backup quality quarterback at best at this point in his career. |
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Bills | Josh Allen shines Saturday Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed six of his eight passes for 111 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: If those numbers seem a bit aggressive for a preseason opener, you're not wrong. Allen came out and hooked up with new #1 receiver DJ Moore three times right away for 61 yards. Moore did get a little banged up, but Allen said that finding Moore early and often will be the plan every week (!), so don't let the injuries Moore and Keon Coleman (who caught Allen's touchdown on an extended play) dampen enthusiasm about this offense as a whole after it appears that it will be opened up under new head coach Joe Brady. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart tosses TD Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart completed three of his four passes for 26 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Dart's touchdown came on a very impressive throw once he was flushed from the pocket. It was caught by third round pick Malachi Fields, who is having a great summer and could win a starting job. Dart also went to the medical tent to be checked for a concussion (after Tyrone Tracy Jr. whiffed on a pass block), and expressed confusion after the game as to why he ends up in the medical tent so often. Jameis Winston is the backup here, and we have to imagine that we will se him get some starts this season. That's actually not bad for the fantasy prospects of the offense. Winston shouldn't be on the waiver wire in dynasty superflex leagues. |
Seahawks | Two key offensive players did not suit up Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (coach's decision) and RB Jadarian Price (upper leg) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Price's leg issue isn't serious, but the team said he would be only be out a matter of days more than a week ago. George Holani started and got extensive work in the first half, and he should be on your late round target watch list until we see Price return to practice. |
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Eagles | Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee battling for No. 2 job Sun Aug 16, 03:07 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Andy Dalton made the start in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Baltimore Ravens, completing 3-of-6 passes for 20 yards, while QB Tanner McKee completed 6-of-10 passes for 35 yards, and he was sacked once. 'I'll let the coaches decide (the backup job winner),' McKee said. 'My job is to go out and play when I'm put on the field, so how that's going, I'm going to put in the work, I'm going to do the extra stuff. I'm going to do everything to have my case of why I believe I should be the backup.'
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Dolphins | Quinn Ewers nursing groin injury Sun Aug 16, 02:12 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers (groin) suffered a groin injury in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, against the Washington Commanders, according to a league source. Ewers struggled with his completion percentage in the game, and it was enough of a concern that the team re-signed QB Mark Gronowski.
| Footballguys view: Some thought Ewers was good enough late last season to push Malik Willis, or at least give the team an alternative if Willis struggled mightily in his first starting job. Now it's unsure if he'll be able to back up Willis up against the Raiders in Week 1. |
Dolphins | Mark Gronowski, Cam Riley signed Sun Aug 16, 01:18 PM
Free-agent QB Mark Gronowski was re-signed by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Aug. 16, and the team also signed LB Cam Riley.
Link to story Commanders | Marcus Mariota has sprained MCL Sun Aug 16, 11:19 AM
Updating previous reports, Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) sustained a sprained medial collateral ligament in the preseason game versus the Miami Dolphins Friday, Aug. 14. He is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: Given Jayden Daniels' injury history, this is a situation to watch. If the team is unsure about Mariota's status for Week 1, they are looking at 2024 UDFA Sam Hartman, who has been with the organization for a few years, or 2026 7th round pick Athan Kaliakmanis as the next men up. |
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders throws pick Saturday Sat Aug 15, 10:41 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed six of his 11 passes for 79 yards and an interception and rushed for three yards on two carries during the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Panthers | Short stint for Bryce Young Sat Aug 15, 09:47 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed three of his five passes for 18 yards during the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Vikings | Quick showing for Kyler Murray Sat Aug 15, 08:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray completed two of his three passes for 10 yards during the preseason game against the New York Giants Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Saints | Handful of Saints being evaluated for injuries Sat Aug 15, 07:53 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints DT Christen Miller (shoulder) and RB Audric Estime (ankle) are being evaluated on the severity of their injuries, according to HC Kellen Moore on Saturday, Aug. 15. No further upside on WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) as the Saints are 'still in collection mode.' WR Bryce Lance (soreness) was available to play but was banged up in Thursday's practice.
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Cowboys | Sam Howell to get start in preseason opener Sat Aug 15, 06:35 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Sam Howell is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Cowboys in their preseason opener against the Seahawks, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota on Saturday, Aug. 15. QB Joe Milton III is expected to play the entire second half, per Machota.
Link to story Vikings | Two players banged up following first preseason game Sat Aug 15, 05:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer (right thumb) and OT Caleb Tiernan (left ankle) both left the preseason game with their injuries, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 15. Brosmer left after his hand got hit on his final throw of the third quarter.
Link to story Browns | Shedeur Sanders to start second preseason game Sat Aug 15, 04:33 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders will start and play the first half in the Browns' second preseason game, according to Browns HC Todd Monken on Saturday, Aug. 15. Monken also said he will give both quarterbacks, including Browns QB Deshaun Watson, opportunities with the first-team offense.
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Packers | Kyron Drones released by GB Sat Aug 15, 04:12 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Kyron Drones has been released by the Packers, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Link to story Commanders | Marcus Mariota injures leg Friday Sat Aug 15, 02:24 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (leg) sustained an apparent leg injury in the team's preseason opener versus the Miami Dolphins Friday, Aug. 14.
| Footballguys view: Mariota was able to walk off the field under his own power and was talking to trainers on the sideline. He was seen immediately limping after going to hand off the ball. Sam Hartman took over for an injured Mariota, and he's in line to elevate on the depth chart to no.2 (behind Jayden Daniels) if Mariota has to miss time. |
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Jets | Geno Smith considered day to day Sat Aug 15, 02:24 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Jets QB Geno Smith (foot) is considered day to day due to foot soreness which kept him out of the team's preseason opener Friday, Aug. 14, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
| Footballguys view: Reports suggest the team is not concerned about Smith's foot injury, and it's speculated that if this were a regular-season game, he'd be a go. Smith has been pushing the ball to all three levels of the defense during training camp. He's a seasoned veteran who is a QB3 (QB29, 21.09) for Fantasy GMs in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart briefly leaves game Sat Aug 15, 01:45 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart (head) left the preseason game early Saturday, Aug. 15 but was cleared to return after being checked for a possible concussion.
| Footballguys view: Dart completed 3-of-4 passes for 26 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. We're excited to see what new HC John Harbaugh does with the second-year passer this season. Giants OC Brian Daboll has pushed Dart in practice to play fast. Dart has a current ADP of QB14 (10.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Texans | Two placed on injured reserve Sat Aug 15, 01:41 PM
Houston Texans QB Graham Mertz (knee) and RB Josh Pitsenberger (ankle) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 15.
Link to story Texans | Houston adding Brett Rypien Sat Aug 15, 01:04 PM
Free-agent QB Brett Rypien (Vikings) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 15, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Quick night for Tua Tagovailoa Fri Aug 14, 09:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa completed three of his five targets for 22 yards in the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 14.
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Dolphins | Malik Willis makes short debut Fri Aug 14, 08:32 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis completed four of his five passes for 43 yards and rushed twice for nine yards in the preseason game against the Washington Commanders Friday, Aug. 14.
Link to story Commanders | Marcus Mariota leaves game Fri Aug 14, 07:36 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (undisclosed) left the preseason game early Friday, Aug. 14, because of an undisclosed reason and went to the locker room with an athletic trainer.
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Texans | Graham Mertz to miss season Fri Aug 14, 06:32 PM
Houston Texans QB Graham Mertz (knee) has been officially diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament after undergoing an MRI and will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, according to sources.
Link to story Seahawks | Sam Danold will not be in uniform Saturday Fri Aug 14, 06:17 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
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Jets | Geno Smith will not play Fri Aug 14, 05:51 PM
New York Jets QB Geno Smith (foot) will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, because of foot soreness, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | Jake Browning to sit out Friday Fri Aug 14, 05:45 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jake Browning (back) will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, because of a back strain he suffered during practice this week.
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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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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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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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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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