Terrelle Pryor In For Solid Role In Jets Offense

Newly-acquired New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor could be in for a solid role in the Jets offense this year, being reunited with former Cleveland Browns teammate Josh McCown. While McCown's starting role is all but sure, the quarterback targeted Pryor 140 times in a season, leading to 1,000-plus yards for the skilled receiver. […]

Isaiah Crowell In Line For Solid Workload

New York Jets newly-signed running back Isaiah Crowell is in line for a solid workload this season. While still viewed as a committee, the Jets backfield contains two running backs in Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire that have primarily excelled as pass catchers. Crowell is coming off a season of 200-plus carries for the Cleveland […]

Tom Brady Sat Out With Sore Back

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (back) didn't play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Redskins because he's dealing with a sore back, according to a league source. He's also had a lighter practice workload in the last week. The Pats are most likely being extra cautious with Tom Terrific, and he […]

Martavis Bryant Mostly Working With Second-Team Offense

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who was called out recently by head coach Jon Gruden, has mostly been locked to the second unit in training camp and hasn't had many repetitions in 11-on-11 drills. However, he made the most of his reps in Wednesday's practice and showed urgency by catching two long touchdowns. It's […]

Breshad Perriman Shows Well In Preseason Matchup

After struggling with drops early on in camp, Baltimore Ravens third-year wide receiver Breshad Perriman hauled in three receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night. Perriman's career has been plagued by knee injuries in both his rookie and sophomore seasons, and while he enters his third season on the roster bubble, he […]

Alex Collins Remains Atop The RB Depth Chart In Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins managed just two carries in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Rams, which comes as no surprise for a running back that should expect to see heavy volume throughout the regular season. For what it's worth, Collins averaged 13 yards per carry on each of his attempts. Collins is competing […]

Michael Crabtree Hauls In One Of Two Receiving Targets

Baltimore Ravens veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught his first pass from his new quarterback Joe Flacco, connecting for a 30-yard reception early in the first quarter. Crabtree dropped his first target from Flacco, but it was nice to see the two connect before being taken out of the preseason matchup. Crabtree has some nice […]

Good News For George Kittle

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) didn't have any tears or structural damage on his separated shoulder after tests were done. His injury isn't serious. However, Kittle will miss some time and may not be able to play in next week's preseason game. That'll open up extra repetitions for backup Garrett Celek. Kittle […]

Lamar Jackson Flashes Rushing Ability

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson rushed for a nine-yard touchdown in Thursday's preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. While Jackson was just seven of 18 through the air, he flashed some of his elusive rushing ability that we saw from him at Louisville. The rookie quarterback was more efficient than his first preseason […]

Khalil Mack Continues To Hold Out

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack continues his holdout and will not report to training camp on Friday, according to a source. Mack will be fined $814,000 per the collective bargaining agreement if he does not show up before the team's first preseason game against the Lions. He is set to earn $13.8 million in […]

LeSean McCoy Confident He'll Play In Week 1

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy said he is "very confident" that he'll play in the regular season opener and that the team is backing him "110 percent" over allegations that he set up a home invasion of his ex-girlfriend Delicia Cordon in which she was beaten and robbed of jewelry. Cordon said in a […]

Sean Mannion Struggling To Secure Backup Job

Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback Sean Mannion struggled in the preseason opener against the Ravens on Thursday, completing just three of 13 passes for 16 yards and an interception. He was also sacked twice and had several passes deflected at the line of scrimmage. However, Mannion also didn't play with any of the starters on […]

Jeremy Hill Helps His Cause Thursday

New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill, who is fighting for a roster spot with Mike Gillislee in training camp and the preseason, helped his cause with a solid performance in the preseason opener on Thursday. He carried the ball 11 times for 51 yards and a touchdown. Hill hadn't gained more than 50 yards […]

Matt Breida To Miss Time With Shoulder Injury

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Matt Breida (shoulder), who injured his shoulder in the preseason game Thursday, will miss some time. Breida had one carry for three yards before getting injured. It's unknown exactly how much time Breida will have to miss. He was set to have a big […]

Michael Gallup Catches TD In Preseason Debut

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup caught a nice 30-yard touchdown from quarterback Dak Prescott on the team's opening drive in the preseason game against the 49ers on Thursday. Gallup has the size, route-running ability, quickness and back-shoulder acumen to become the team's best receiver in his rookie year, and the Cowboys have plenty […]

Mitch Trubisky Not Happy With Offense In Preseason Game

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky wasn't thrilled with his or the offense's performance in the preseason game against the Bengals on Thursday. He completed two of four passes for a passer rating of 56.2 on the team's first two drives. “Our standards are higher that we expect to be better,” Trubisky said. “No excuse for […]

Derrius Guice Diagnosed With Sprained MCL

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice (knee), who was injured in the preseason opener on Thursday, has received an initial diagnosis of a sprained MCL, according to a source. He will undergo another MRI exam to confirm it. This means that Guice is likely to miss a few weeks at least, and he may […]

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 […]