NFL preseason Week 3: One factor to observe in closing tune-up video games, together with Tom Brady seeing motion

The ultimate week of the 2022 NFL preseason is right here. Every of the league’s 32 groups will probably be in motion Thursday evening by means of this weekend, with various numbers of starters taking part of their groups’ video games. We have a helpful information for you within the area beneath, with begin instances and TV listings, in addition to what you need to be looking for in every contest. 

Friday, Aug. 26

Time: 7 p.m. ET 
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Buffalo’s offense has been dominant this preseason, so it is value tuning in to see if that continues. Now that Baker Mayfield has formally been named Carolina’s beginning quarterback, any snaps he takes are additionally value watching. Plus, Buffalo’s rookie cornerbacks (Kaiir Elam and Christian Benford) ought to see some motion as they gear up for the common season. 

Time: 8 p.m. ET 
TV: NFL Community

With Tyron Smith out for the foreseeable future, all eyes flip to the Cowboys’ left sort out scenario. Rookie Tyler Smith might get a shot, however he is been out of form with an ankle damage this week. Josh Ball, Matt Waletzko, and Aviante Collins are additionally choices. Seattle will probably be with out Rashaad Penny (COVID-19) and Kenneth Walker (hernia), so the operating again place is one to observe. 

Time: 8 p.m. ET 
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The Chargers hardly ever play any starters in preseason video games, however how the backfield rotation shakes out right here may very well be a clue to who will function the first backup to Austin Ekeler when the common season begins. How Saints rookies Chris Olave and Trevor Penning look, in the event that they play, is at all times value watching. 

Time: 8:15 p.m. ET 
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Invoice Belichick vs. Josh McDaniels! Additionally, how New England’s offense fares with Matt Patricia calling the performs. 

Saturday, Aug. 27

Time: 3 p.m. ET 
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Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne, in nevertheless many snaps they play, are worthy of consideration. Falcons third-round decide Desmond Ridder has regarded fairly good to this point through the preseason, and if that continues, he might be able to supplant Marcus Mariota because the starter below heart sooner or later this season. 

Time: 6 p.m. ET 
TV: NFL Community

Undrafted free agent Lance McCutcheon has proven some flashes for the Rams throughout preseason, and if he can do the identical in opposition to a powerful Bengals protection, he can earn himself a roster spot. L.A. is extremely unlikely to offer time to any starters, so gamers like him and the Rams’ late-round defensive again picks are probably the most noteworthy right here. Jessie Bates is again in Bengals camp after signing the franchise tag, however rookie Dax Hill has been getting a whole lot of preseason work and that may very well be a precursor to his seeing time through the common season.

Time: 7 p.m. ET 
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Chicago’s starters are anticipated to see 25-30 snaps on this contest, so an important factor to observe is how Justin Fields handles Cleveland’s protection. For the Browns, the quarterbacks are worthy of consideration, as we all know Deshaun Watson will probably be out for not less than the primary 11 video games of this season attributable to his suspension for violating the non-public conduct coverage after he was accused by two dozen ladies of sexual misconduct. 

Time: 7 p.m. ET 
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Titans first-round decide Treylon Burks has been working with the deep backups in preseason video games to this point. Does that proceed right here? Can he get any time with the first-team offense? Can Malik Willis proceed to make performs outdoors the construction of the offense, and may he do extra inside the confines of the pocket? 

Time: 7 p.m. ET
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Will this sport truly go on as scheduled, or will the abdomen bug going round Miami’s locker room have an impact? In all seriousness, various gamers will probably be preventing for closing roster spots on this sport. The Dolphins need to see who can step up on the depleted cornerback place, whereas additionally making an attempt to see which large receivers will make the lower. Talking of wideouts, Jalen Reagor might need one final probability to persuade the Eagles to maintain him round this season. 

Time: 7 p.m. ET
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The Commanders starters will see “very restricted” motion on this contest, however the operating again place is one to control. Antonio Gibson has seemingly been surpassed by rookie Brian Robinson for early-down work, with the workforce speaking up Gibson’s capacity to contribute on particular groups and as a receiver in area. Baltimore, in the meantime, is trying to lengthen its NFL report 22-game preseason successful streak. 

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET 
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Indy’s starters will play as much as half the sport, in response to head coach Frank Reich. Their Gus Bradley-led protection going up in opposition to Tom Brady ought to be an fascinating matchup. Todd Bowles, in the meantime, says “anybody’s that wholesome will play,” which suggests anticipate to see a wholesome Tom Brady begin the sport. Additionally, how the inside of Tampa’s offensive line, amidst a bunch of accidents, fares in opposition to the Indianapolis defensive entrance is worthy of consideration. 

Time: 9 p.m. ET 
TV: NFL Community

The Broncos are anticipated to sit down most of their starters for this contest. Tight finish Albert Okwuegbunam has been getting a whole lot of work through the preseason, with the teaching employees saying he wants extra reps. That might proceed right here. Kellen Mond and Sean Mannion are seemingly battling it out for Minnesota’s backup quarterback job, in order that can also be one thing to look out for.  

Sunday, Aug. 28

Time: 1 p.m. ET 
TV: NFL Community

A number of rookies, together with first-round picks Evan Neal, Ahmad Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson. Who takes Kayvon Thibodeaux’s slot alongside the Giants line of defense. If Daniel Jones can proceed his robust preseason. And extra. 

Time: 4:25 p.m. ET 
TV: CBS

No. 2 general decide Aidan Hutchinson and Steelers rookies Kenny Pickett and George Pickens are probably the most worthy of consideration.