Lamar Miller Has Strong Start To Preseason

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller carried the ball four times for 29 yards in Thursday's preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Miller, who has finished outside the top 15 at the running back position in both of his seasons with the Texans, looked strong while running the ball and clearly outshone backup Alfred […]

Deshaun Watson Returns To The Field

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson didn't do much in Thursday's preseason win over the Chiefs, completing his sole pass attempt for four yards to wide receiver Bruce Ellington, but the most important thing was that the second-year passer was playing in a live game after an ACL tear prematurely ended his promising rookie season. Watson […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Stands Out in Preseason Game

There were not too many notable performances in the Green Bay Packers first preseason game when they played the Tennessee Titans. However, rookie wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling made a strong case for himself. He caught five passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. This includes a 51 yarder in the third quarter. Valdes-Scantling was the […]

Brett Hundley Gets Nod Over DeShone Kizer

In the first preseason game for the Green Bay Packers, it was the incumbent quarterback Brett Hundley who got the start over the recently acquired Deshone Kizer. The first-string quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, sat out the game as he has done in the past. It was presumed that Kizer, who started as a rookie last year […]

Colt McCoy Looks Good In First Preseason Game

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy had a good first preseason game Thursday. He would throw for two touchdowns while averaging over 10 yards-per-attempt and no interceptions. He also showed the ability to extend plays and even scrambled for a 14-yard gain on his lone rush. He has looked comfortable with the team and its systems […]

Byron Marshall Shines On TD Run Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall appears to have recovered nicely. Having been placed on IR late last season with a hamstring injury, it was important for Marshall to have a good showing in the first preseason game. He caught a 25-yard TD which involved showing both his hands on the catch as well as […]

Tim Settle Shines While Matt Ioannidis Injured

Washington Redskins defensive linemen Tim Settle and Matt Ioannidis (knee) had very different experiences in the first preseason game Thursday. Tim Settle looked explosive at nose tackle and like he could help the defensive line rotation. Meanwhile, Matt Ioannidis left the game with an apparent knee injury. Reports came out later in the night that […]

Kelvin Benjamin Scores Against His Former Team

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin was solid on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Benjamin caught all four of his targets, finishing the night with 59 receiving yards and a touchdown distributed by quarterback Nathan Peterman. It was an efficient showing for the 27-year-old veteran, especially against his former team. He will likely remain […]

Derrius Guice Offers Hope Postgame Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (knee) had an injury scare Thursday in the first preseason game. He left with an apparent knee injury during the game. As the night went on, the news seemed to improve as Guice claimed "all is well" and seemed to be in good spirits. However, an MRI is scheduled […]

Josh Allen Makes Bills Debut

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen showed signs of promise against the Carolina Panthers in his first game in the league. The number seven overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft started the second half under center on Thursday night, nearly connecting on a 50-yard pass intended for wide receiver Robert Foster in the unofficial first […]

Nathan Peterman Throws TD Against Carolina

Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman played relatively well in the team's first preseason game of the year. Peterman completed nine of his 10 passes, including connecting with former Carolina wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin for a touchdown in the Bill's opening possession. In addition to his lone TD of the game, Peterman finished with 119 passing […]

Mike Hull Carted Off the Field With Knee Injury

Miami Dolphins linebacker Mike Hull (knee) had to be carted off the field in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason loss to the Buccaneers. The injury looked serious for Hull and potentially season-ending. While he is the backup middle linebacker, Hull is a key member of the Dolphins' special teams unit. The Dolphins defense really isn't a […]

Kalen Ballage Tallies 60 Total Yards in First Preseason Game

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage had 10 carries for 37 rushing yards and three catches for 23 yards in the Dolphins' 26-24 loss to the Buccaneers. With Frank Gore not receiving a touch and Kenyan Drake only playing one series Ballage served as the feature back for Miami in this preseason contest. A fourth […]

Kenyan Drake Gets Three Carries in First Preseason Game

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake got three carries and picked up 16 yards in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason loss to the Buccaneers. Drake only played the opening series before being lifted. It's common for starters to only play one or two series in early preseason games, so it's nice to see Drake get the […]

Jordan Akins Catches Two Touchdowns In Preseason Debut

Houston Texans rookie tight end Jordan Akins had a pair of receptions in Thursday's preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs, gaining 20 yards and finding the end zone on both catches. Akins, who had four touchdown receptions last year at UCF, could earn the starting tight end job if he keeps up this level […]

Ryan Tannehill Plays One Series in First Preseason Game

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) was 4-for-6 for 32 yards passing in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason loss to the Buccaneers. This was Tannehill's first game action since 2016 after he suffered a torn ACL in his knee that season. Most starters won't play more than a series or two in early preseason games, so […]

Deon Cain Suffers Knee Injury Versus Seahawks

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) suffered a knee injury in the team’s preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Before leaving the contest, Cain caught one of his two targets for four yards. While he has had a strong training camp to this point, any missed time due to injury is likely to […]

Donte Moncrief Catches Three Passes Against Saints

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Donte Moncrief hauled in three of his four targets for 21 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. Moncrief was initially listed as the team's fifth receiver on the depth chart coming into the game, but he saw the field on the team's first series and seemed to […]

Leonard Fournette Plays Well In Preseason Opener

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette carried the ball five times on Jacksonville's opening drive Thursday, gaining 24 yards before heading to the bench for the rest of the night. Fournette dealt with an ankle injury in the playoffs last season, but he didn't appear to be hobbled by that at all in Thursday's game. […]

Dede Westbrook Leads Team In Targets In Preseason Opener

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook was targeted a team-high five times in Thursday's preseason loss to the New Orleans Saints. Westbrook ended the night with three catches for 32 yards. With Keelan Cole missing the game with a foot injury, it's hard to know exactly what to read into the breakdown of playing time […]

Akrum Wadley Unimpressive In Debut

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Akrum Wadley has been in a battle all training camp for the third running back spot with David Fluellen. Despite flashing his speed on a 64 yard kick return, the rest of the preseason opener did not bode well for Wadley. Wadley looked a little overwhelmed in protection throughout the […]

Nick Williams Looks Good In Debut With Titans

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Williams looked impressive in his debut with the team, catching one pass for 38 yards with the starting offense. Williams was plugged into the starting rotation due to the absence of Corey Davis and Rishard Matthews. He needs to continue to play well if he wants any chance at making […]

Blake Bortles Looks Sharp In Preseason Opener

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles played just one series in Thursday night's preseason opening loss to the New Orleans Saints, but he made that series count, going 6-for-9 from the field for 53 yards and adding in a rushing touchdown as well. Bortles spread the ball around the field and was accurate on his incompletions […]

Marcus Mariota Throws Touchdown In Only Drive

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota only played one drive in Thursday's preseason opener, but he completed two of three passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. Not only was he effective, but he did so without his three top options in the passing game. This was a positive sign for the progression of the young […]

Antonio Callaway Scores Long Touchdown Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway turned in an excellent game against the New York Giants in his preseason debut. The rookie wideout caught three passes for 87 yards and a touchdown while leading the team with seven targets. Callaway's score came on a 54-yard catch where he slipped a tackle and outran the defense […]

Ronald Jones II Struggles in First Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II rushed eight times on Thursday and only managed to gain nine yards. The bright side for the first year back was that one of those rushes put up six for Tampa Bay. Regardless, the line could have looked better. Despite how stiff his competition is, Jones has […]

Nick Chubb Slowed By Giants In Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had a rough time against the New York Giants in Thursday's preseason game. The rookie runner carried the ball 15 times for just 11 yards while adding a 12-yard reception. While Chubb wasn't great, some of the blame can go to a Cleveland offensive line that struggled to open […]

Jarvis Landry Catches Two Passes In First Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry looked good in his preseason debut on Thursday. Making his first appearance with his new team, Landry caught two passes for 36 yards against the New York Giants. Landry's first catch was a 32-yard strike which he caught over Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, while he later tacked on a […]

Andrew Luck Shows Well in Return to NFL Action

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed six of his nine passes for 64 yards in the team's first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. In his return to NFL action, Luck played two series and looked sharp in head coach Frank Reich's quick-passing scheme. Although he will have to wait for another time […]

George Kittle Exits With Injury Thursday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) left the preseason game Thursday with a right shoulder injury. The severity of the injury isn't known yet. Kittle is set to share playing time with Garrett Celek, but Kittle should be the main pass-catching tight end in an improving offense. He showed some chemistry with quarterback […]