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Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday, giving us extra perception into place battles and the push to make 53-man rosters earlier than the cut-down deadline Aug. 30. Motion started with two video games Thursday earlier than Friday’s three contests, with extreme climate rolling by means of Jacksonville late within the fourth quarter — inflicting league and group officers to finish the sport there due to lightning on the two-minute warning.
Issues continued Saturday with 10 video games, together with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s first residence sport since tearing his proper Achilles tendon in October 2024 and him being greeted with loud boos, and Minnesota Vikings signal-caller J.J. McCarthy getting “banged up” throughout a tough first quarter in a loss to the Ravens.
And Sunday’s sport wrapped up the weekend with the Tennessee Titans beating the defending Tremendous Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Our NFL Nation reporters picked out what it’s good to learn about large roster choices and extra coming off Week 2 of the preseason.
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Sunday’s outcomes
Ought to there be concern concerning the Titans’ revamped secondary? The secondary had a very good displaying towards the Seahawks in joint observe, however the unit stays a priority. Beginning cornerback Cor’Dale Flott was known as for move interference, which negated an interception by Kevin Winston Jr. A nasty protection breakdown resulted in certainly one of Seattle’s two explosive touchdowns. Seahawks tight finish Elijah Arroyo bought extensive open when Winston and cornerback Alontae Taylor locked in on an outbreaking route by the operating again. — Turron Davenport
Subsequent sport: vs. Chicago Bears (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, NFL Community)
Can Bud Clark return sooner or later this season? The rookie security is predicted to overlook “a number of months” after breaking his proper ankle Sunday, coach Mike Macdonald mentioned. Clark, Seattle’s second-round choose, had been working with the No. 2 protection, however the group’s hope was that he’d begin to push Ty Okada for the beginning job sooner or later. The Seahawks have extra NFL-caliber safeties than they’d have the ability to hold if everybody was wholesome. With Clark sidelined, AJ Finley’s probabilities of making the group enhance. Rodney Thomas II, who’s additionally combating for a roster spot, did not play Sunday after surgical procedure this previous week to restore a proper hand fracture. — Brady Henderson
Subsequent sport: at Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (Friday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Saturday’s outcomes
Cowboys: Has Joe Milton III separated himself within the No. 2 quarterback battle? Milton’s command of the offense is a lot larger than it was in 2025, and the outcomes have been telling. In two video games, he has accomplished 21 of 28 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns. He additionally ran for a rating. He has made the large performs — a TD of 56 yards and a completion of 70 yards vs. the Cardinals — however extra importantly, he averted errors.
Milton’s arm power is unquestioned, however his poise and decision-making have impressed the coaches. Sam Howell has performed nothing to lose the job (although that late-game choose with the Cowboys within the crimson zone towards Arizona did not assist), however the roster gymnastics required by retaining three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster could possibly be too expensive when the Cowboys look to fill their spots at extensive receiver, linebacker and cornerback. — Todd Archer
Subsequent sport: vs New Orleans Saints (Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Cardinals: What does the underside of the extensive receiver room seem like? There are a number of ensures to make the roster: Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Kendrick Bourne and Devin Duvernay. After that, there are two questions: What number of receivers will Arizona hold and who will the remainder of them be?
There are primarily three choices for the final two (probably three) spots: Simi Fehoko, Reggie Virgil and Jalen Brooks. Brooks has performed nice this preseason, and Wilson known as Fehoko the most effective preseason receivers of all time. He performs an enormous position on particular groups, so that can think about. Virgil is a rookie who’s fast and has proven promise. If Arizona retains six WRs, Brooks may be the odd man out however will not final lengthy on the observe squad, and if Virgil will get minimize, Brooks may final just a little longer. — Josh Weinfuss
Subsequent sport: at Inexperienced Bay Packers (Friday, 8 p.m. ET)
Patriots: Did veteran cornerback Kindle Vildor play his method onto the roster? The Patriots’ high three on the place are solidified — Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones — and coaches appear dedicated to third-year participant Charles Woods because the fourth possibility. Vildor (seventh yr) could be competing for a fifth or probably sixth spot, and he made a case with tight protection and two move breakups Saturday. He additionally had a would-be interception nullified by an pointless roughness penalty on OLB Gabe Jacas. Vildor (5-11, 190) had an INT in Week 1.
Different questions of be aware: Did Lan Larison‘s sturdy efficiency give him the sting at RB3 and did Behren Morton‘s poise within the second half drive the Patriots’ hand to maintain him on the energetic roster as QB3? — Mike Reiss
Subsequent sport: at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
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Eagles: Who will again up QB Jalen Hurts this season? Andy Dalton has began each preseason video games — seemingly a sign that he’s forward within the competitors with Tanner McKee to be Hurts’ backup, regardless of the 2 splitting observe reps with the second group this summer time. Dalton has not fared nicely in these video games, nevertheless, going 3-of-10 for 44 yards towards the Patriots and 3-of-6 for 20 yards versus the Baltimore Ravens.
McKee tossed two landing passes towards New England and was extra environment friendly total. However neither QB has clearly separated from the opposite, making for an fascinating resolution because the time nears to trim the roster to 53. — Tim McManus
Subsequent sport: at Cincinnati Bengals (Friday, 8 p.m. ET, CBS)
Bucs: Has Jalon Daniels labored his method into the QB2 position behind Baker Mayfield? Each time the undrafted free agent rookie out of Kansas has entered video games, he has given the offense a jolt. He went 9-for-14 for 71 passing yards, together with a 2-yard landing move throughout his physique to tight finish Ko Kieft. Daniels additionally rushed for 23 yards and led a second scoring drive after Roman Parodie‘s interception that was capped by a 1-yard Sean Tucker landing run. Then, Daniels went with a tough rely on third-and-1 and lured the Chiefs offsides. His play on the transfer actually stood out throughout an evening when Jake Browning was pressured on 58% of his dropbacks and was sacked 3 times. — Jenna Laine
Subsequent sport: at Jacksonville Jaguars (Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET)
Chiefs: Who would be the proper sort out for Patrick Mahomes on opening night time? The group invested most of coaching camp in getting ready Kahlil Benson, the undrafted rookie from Indiana. Benson’s efficiency Saturday, nevertheless, was fairly disappointing. He struggled in move safety, surrendering fast stress to rookie Rueben Bain Jr. and a strip-sack to outdoors linebacker Anthony Nelson. At this level, the Chiefs probably transfer Benson to protect, the place he performed significantly better towards the Los Angeles Rams final week. Jaylon Moore, a five-year veteran, hasn’t been spectacular, both. However Moore is probably going the Chiefs’ most very best possibility. The one different risk is Esa Pole, a second-year participant who took snaps Saturday at left sort out with the second-team offense. — Nate Taylor
Subsequent sport: at Seattle Seahawks (Friday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Bears: Who would be the Bears’ left sort out? The Bears are nonetheless looking for their beginning left sort out and bought an prolonged have a look at Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet in Cincinnati. After lacking greater than every week due to damage, Jones bought again within the combine, and it seems like that is his job to lose, significantly after Jedrick Wills Jr. and Kiran Amegadjie have been moved to proper sort out. Till Ozzy Trapilo can take part absolutely in group reps whereas working his method off the PUP checklist, Jones and his 44 begins would possibly give the Bears the best choice for the consistency the coaches are searching for on the place. It took Chicago till cut-down day to call their Week 1 starter final yr. The coaches hope that the Bears could have their reply earlier this yr. — Courtney Cronin
Subsequent sport: at Tennessee Titans (Saturday, 6 p.m. ET, NFL Community)
Bengals: Has Dohnte Meyers performed sufficient to seal a roster spot? He performed extensively as a receiver and returner, and he was efficient whereas he was on the sphere. He could possibly be an possibility over Charlie Jones, who’s competing for his spot regardless of being the most effective returners within the NFL. And secondly …
Do the Bengals have a viable swing sort out? Jalen Rivers and Javon Foster held down the sides of the offensive line to start out the sport. Cincinnati might want to solidify that spot forward of Week 1. — Ben Child
Subsequent sport: at Philadelphia Eagles (Friday, 8 p.m. ET, CBS)
Giants: What is going to New York do at extensive receiver with Odell Beckham Jr. and Co.? Beckham is clearly on the bubble. Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney and Braxton Berrios all had the day without work in Saturday’s preseason sport towards the Dolphins. Malachi Fields, Darius Slayton and Calvin Austin III began. Beckham is behind all of them on the depth chart. He had two catches for 17 yards and drew a move interference penalty on 5 targets in Miami. Slayton had 4 catches for 58 yards. Beckham has confirmed he can get open, however is that sufficient? Until the Giants commerce a large receiver, there most likely will not be room for him on the roster. — Jordan Raanan
Subsequent sport: at New York Jets (Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET)
Dolphins: How large of an influence will depth have this season? The primary drive of the preseason was a beacon of hope — Malik Willis led a 14-play, 95-yard landing drive during which Miami’s offense moved the ball with ease. However the ensuing 19 drives featured three factors, 12 three-and-outs and a first-play interception. The Dolphins’ backups, significantly at quarterback, did not make an influence by means of two preseason video games. Success this season will not essentially be measured by wins and losses, however moderately by participant growth — thus far, the group has not seemed aggressive with the reserves on the sphere. Miami is the youngest group within the NFL, and followers may need to be reminded of that truth weekly. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Subsequent sport: vs. Atlanta Falcons (Friday, 7 p.m. ET)
Rams: Who would be the backup QB? That is the largest query remaining for this roster that did not have a lot of them coming into coaching camp. Stetson Bennett IV, a 2023 fourth-round choose, performed the primary half Saturday towards the Saints, finishing 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards. He additionally had two dashing touchdowns, together with an 8-yard scramble. Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, the 2026 No. 13 choose, took over within the second half. He performed simply three sequence, finishing 8 of 12 passes for 73 yards. — Sarah Barshop
Subsequent sport: at Los Angeles Chargers (Thursday, 10 p.m. ET, NFL Community)
Saints: Is there a legit backup QB on the group? Zach Wilson seemed as if he gained a step within the quarterback race final week, whereas Spencer Rattler struggled towards the Jacksonville Jaguars, however neither quarterback impressed Saturday towards the Los Angeles Rams. Rattler threw a pick-six. Wilson threw an interception, accomplished solely 50% of his passes for 55 yards and his brewing reference to Bub Means sputtered. With the preseason finale arising, it is a discouraging signal for the Saints that there would not seem like a transparent winner but on this battle. — Katherine Terrell
Subsequent sport: at Dallas Cowboys (Friday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Payments: Has the backup QB position been secured now? Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele have not had probably the most memorable coaching camp to this point, however they every had some highlights Saturday. Allen began the sport, going 10-for-12 for 128 yards and one landing, whereas Buechele threw for 111 yards and a 71-yard TD move to Ja’Mori Maclin. Whereas starter Josh Allen has not missed a begin since his rookie season in 2018, having a backup who’s succesful for safety is necessary for a contending group. Although Kyle Allen’s camp efficiency hasn’t been stellar, he confirmed Saturday why he is in line to once more again up the 2024 NFL Most Useful Participant. — Alaina Getzenberg Subsequent sport: vs Pittsburgh Steelers (Thursday, 7 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Browns: What is going to Cleveland do at quarterback? Shedeur Sanders had a very good displaying in his preseason begin Saturday, finishing 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards within the first half. He threw an 8-yard landing move to cap a 65-yard scoring drive on the opening possession but in addition threw an interception. Deshaun Watson struggled in his 4 second-half drives, finishing 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards and an interception. Past who would be the beginning quarterback, will Cleveland hold all 4 passers? The Browns have a crowded room with Sanders, Watson, Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Inexperienced. — Daniel Oyefusi Subsequent sport: vs New England Patriots (Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, Prime Video) Ravens: Who’s Baltimore’s beginning middle? That is the largest query mark dealing with Baltimore. Danny Pinter, who was closing in on the beginning job, suffered a proper knee damage Wednesday, which is able to drive him to overlook an prolonged period of time. In Saturday’s preseason sport, the Ravens began Jovaughn Gwyn, who was strong in 4 sequence (17 complete snaps). However Gwyn has by no means began a regular-season sport in his three-year NFL profession. Ethan Pocic, probably the most skilled middle on the roster, changed Gwyn and held his personal in 5 drives (28 complete snaps). He has to show he’s absolutely recovered from an Achilles damage that he sustained eight months in the past. Corey Bullock got here in to complete out the sport at middle. The Ravens have not indicated who’s the front-runner, however the favourite to switch Tyler Linderbaum will probably be the one who begins Friday’s preseason finale. — Jamison Hensley Subsequent sport: vs Washington Commanders (Friday, 6 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Vikings: Will (or ought to) J.J. McCarthy be the No. 2 quarterback? McCarthy has taken all of the second-team snaps since Kyler Murray gained the beginning quarterback competitors, and coach Kevin O’Connell reiterated final week that McCarthy — and never Carson Wentz — is the backup. However O’Connell additionally mentioned that desires the place to be aggressive, and McCarthy did not do a lot to cement his standing Saturday. In finishing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards within the first quarter, he overthrew two open receivers in the long run zone and likewise threw excessive on two different incompletions. His 50-yard throw to receiver Tai Felton bought the Vikings in scoring place, however a greater move would have led Felton into the top zone. Wentz was sharper whereas enjoying with the third group within the second quarter, and it is laborious to think about the No. 2 position utterly settled. — Kevin Seifert Subsequent sport: at Denver Broncos (Friday, 9 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Falcons: Might Jack Strand discover his method onto the 53-man roster because the third quarterback? The undrafted rookie out of Division II Minnesota State-Moorhead performed lights-out Saturday in a blowout win towards the Colts. Strand confirmed off his large arm with a number of very nice deep balls and likewise made performs together with his legs, together with a 16-yard landing run. Strand, at 6-foot-4, 240 kilos, is a load to carry down. Strand began off 8-for-8 passing for 155 yards after coming in for veteran Cooper Rush. Neither Tua Tagovailoa nor Michael Penix Jr. performed for the Falcons on Saturday. Carrying a 3rd quarterback is a luxurious, and Rush has worlds extra expertise. However Strand has been spectacular this summer time. — Marc Raimondi Subsequent sport: at Miami Dolphins (Friday, 7 p.m. ET) Colts: Who’re the first linebackers for Indianapolis? It’s maybe probably the most underwhelming place on the roster, and there stays a number of lineup uncertainty. This was evidenced by the fixed rotations and combos of gamers used on the place all through Saturday’s sport. The Colts began veterans Austin Ajiake and Jaylon Carlies on the primary sequence, then alternated them with rookies CJ Allen and Bryce Boettcher the rest of the sport. Does that imply Allen is not seen because the beginning center linebacker (he is listed No. 1 on the depth chart)? And does the choice to not play Akeem Davis-Gaither counsel he’s a lock to start out on the weakside spot? — Stephen Holder Subsequent sport: vs Detroit Lions (Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Lions: Has the offensive line actually improved? After a disappointing 2025 season during which the unit struggled, the highest offseason precedence for common supervisor Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell was bettering the road. Whereas it is troublesome to evaluate simply how a lot the O-line has improved from Saturday’s preseason win over the Washington Commanders, there seems to be extra room for enchancment previous to the beginning of Week 1. To be honest, it’s the preseason! All-Professional Penei Sewell did not swimsuit up Saturday, and middle Cade Mays suffered a wrist damage throughout camp, however 4 different projected starters — Christian Mahogany (LG), Juice Scruggs (C), Tate Ratledge (RG) and Blake Miller (RT) — did play throughout the first-quarter sequence. On the opening drive, the Lions allowed a sack fumble on QB Joshua Dobbs, which led to a Washington landing on the second play of the sport. Detroit’s O-line allowed 4 sacks within the first half, so that is nonetheless a good query. — Eric Woodyard Subsequent sport: at Indianapolis Colts (Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Commanders: How will the O-line room shake out? The hardest resolution shall be extensive receiver, contemplating the Commanders say they’ve eight worthy of a roster spot. However the largest resolution shall be what to do alongside the offensive line. Do they even have 9 linemen presently on the group worthy of a roster spot? Who’s the backup middle — presumed starter Nick Allegretti‘s calf points in coaching camp have restricted him to 2 practices this summer time. Proper now it might be inexperienced Julian Good-Jones (two snaps, one sport since coming into the NFL in 2020) or rookie Matt Gulbin. Washington ought to proceed to be looking out for inside line depth. — John Keim Subsequent sport: at Baltimore Ravens (Friday, 6 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Jets: Who’s the No. 2 quarterback? Rookie Cade Klubnik may’ve erased any doubt with one other sturdy sport, nevertheless it was a middling efficiency — 5 drives, no factors and solely 4 performs in Pittsburgh territory. Klubnik (10-for-14, 75 yards) bought a style of actual soccer, because the Steelers performed a lot of their starters for 2 sequence. The group most likely will select Klubnik as Geno Smith‘s backup. If the Jets discover outdoors choices, now could be the time. In different battles, incumbent security Andre Cisco, battling Dane Belton for the beginning job, helped his possibilities with an interception, nevertheless it got here with the second-team protection. Belton bought the beginning and made 4 tackles. Rookie Omar Cooper Jr. and Isaiah Williams are locked in an in depth battle for the WR3 place. Cooper bought the beginning this week, however had just one catch for 9 yards. Williams had a fumble that was recovered by the Jets. — Wealthy Cimini Subsequent sport: vs New York Giants (Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET) Steelers: Which place will get diminished to accommodate 4 quarterbacks? Mason Rudolph seemingly solidified his spot as QB2 with out enjoying a snap as Will Howard struggled, and rookie Drew Allar failed to duplicate his explosive preseason debut. Until the Steelers attempt to sneak Howard by means of on the observe squad, it appears increasingly probably that they’re going to hold 4 quarterbacks, and that will imply numbers need to be diminished some place else on the roster. Two potential teams to observe are the offensive linemen and safeties due to the place flexibility of veterans reminiscent of Brock Hoffman and Jalen Ramsey. — Brooke Pryor Subsequent sport: at Buffalo Payments (Friday, 7 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Panthers: Is there a second starting-caliber inside linebacker on the roster? Carolina did not play Devin Lloyd, so Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus each began Friday. Neither defender has gained a bonus of their place battle this summer time, and the depth behind Lloyd could possibly be upgraded earlier than Week 1. Just like tight finish, it would not be shocking to see the Panthers seek for a veteran free agent linebacker earlier than or after the cut-down deadline subsequent week. — Mike Kaye Subsequent sport: vs. Houston Texans (Friday, 7 p.m. ET) Jaguars: What is going to they do at operating again? LeQuint Allen Jr. is out for the remainder of camp due to a delicate tissue damage. If that lingers into the common season, the Jaguars will want somebody behind Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten. That’ll be both veteran Ameer Abdullah, who ran for 45 yards and had three catches for 37 yards towards the Panthers, or undrafted rookie J’Mari Taylor. Taylor, who ran for 78 yards and a landing in Week 1, had little success Friday (3 yards, 4 carries). Each have had their moments in camp, so it’d come all the way down to which participant the Jaguars consider they’ll threat including to the observe squad. — Michael DiRocco Subsequent sport: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET) Packers: Have they got to discover a technique to hold 4 operating backs? Even when Josh Jacobs‘ authorized points do not result in a suspension by the NFL, the Packers would possibly need to hold 4 operating backs as a result of Pierre Sturdy Jr. could possibly be their most suitable choice as a kickoff returner. He ripped off a 68-yard return within the first half and confirmed he can deal with some carries, too. He rushed for 37 yards on eight carries (a 4.6-yard common), together with good points of 12 and seven yards on consecutive performs. Behind Jacobs, the Packers will hold MarShawn Lloyd, and so they like Chris Brooks as a third-down again due to his move blocking. If Jacobs will get formally charged and/or suspended earlier than the opener, they’ll nearly actually hold Sturdy. One query that seems to be answered is whether or not rookie kicker Trey Smack can deal with the job. Regardless of some shaky days in observe — he has 9 missed kicks on the Ray Nitschke observe subject this summer time — he has been profitable within the preseason video games. After going 3-for-3 final week (together with a 58-yarder and never together with one other 58-yarder that was worn out by a penalty), he made subject targets of 51, 59, 43 and 38 yards towards the Broncos to remain excellent in two video games. — Rob Demovsky Subsequent sport: vs. Arizona Cardinals (Friday, 8 p.m. ET) Broncos: What is going to they determine to do at security? In an try so as to add some expertise behind beginning safeties Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones, the Broncos signed veteran security Taylor Rapp this week. Rapp’s arrival signifies that the Broncos need to bolster the depth chart on protection. Among the many reserve safeties, Devon Key — an All-Professional particular groups choice final season — has been probably the most constant in sport/observe snaps on protection. Two of the opposite backups — JL Skinner and Tycen Anderson — mission as largely particular groups gamers and have not been practically as constant. And a number of the protection’s points that occurred when Jones was out of the lineup final season are nonetheless contemporary within the coaches’ minds. The Broncos have troublesome choices behind the starters at inside linebacker and the offensive line as nicely. — Jeff Legwold Subsequent sport: vs. Minnesota Vikings (Friday, 9 p.m. ET, NFL Community) 49ers: What’s the state of the receiver and guard depth charts? The battle for receiver roster spots has been laborious to decipher, however Jacob Cowing helped his trigger considerably Thursday night time attributable to his particular groups contributions. Cowing returned a punt 83 yards for a rating and is probably the most dependable punt return possibility on the roster. That ought to assist him land on the preliminary 53-man roster, even when it means saying goodbye to a extra confirmed veteran. Elsewhere, it is nonetheless unclear whether or not the Niners have a starting-caliber left guard, with rookie Carver Willis getting the beginning towards the Chargers. Willis, Connor Colby and Robert Jones have been competing for that spot, however none of them has performed sufficient to separate from the others. Austen Pleasants additionally entered the combo Thursday, creating extra questions on the place. — Nick Wagoner Subsequent sport: at Las Vegas Raiders (Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless) Chargers: Is Jake Slaughter able to be the beginning middle? The largest information of the week for the Chargers was the damage to middle Tyler Biadasz, who suffered an ACL damage to his left knee Tuesday and is out indefinitely. Slaughter, a second-round rookie, will probably start the season because the Chargers’ beginning middle, the place he performed all his school snaps. He bought his first shot at that job Thursday night time, enjoying 9 snaps. He allowed zero pressures, in accordance with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Kris Rhim Subsequent sport: vs. Los Angeles Rams (Thursday, 10 p.m. ET, NFL Community) Raiders: How a lot confidence do the Raiders have of their secondary? Las Vegas’ secondary has potential, however will that result in success in 2026? Second-year cornerback Darien Porter continues to be studying the place after spending most of his school profession as a large receiver. He began 10 video games as a rookie, however he has much more rising to do. Fourth-round rookie nook Jermod McCoy hasn’t performed soccer in additional than a yr due to a knee damage, so it would take time earlier than he seems like his true self. Fifth-round rookie nook Hezekiah Lots can be studying. Second-round security Treydan Stukes has one of the best probability of creating a constructive influence as a rookie, however the Raiders are taking his growth slowly as a result of they’re asking him to play deep security and nickel. The Raiders have struggled in protection in two preseason video games. Cardinals quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II mixed for 16 straight completions within the first half final week, and Texans backup Davis Mills accomplished 11 of 15 passes for 93 yards within the first half Thursday night time. The Raiders’ younger secondary could possibly be fairly good in a season or two, however asking it to repair final season’s pass-coverage points instantly may be too tall a process. — Ryan McFadden Subsequent sport: vs. San Francisco 49ers (Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless) Texans: What is going to Houston’s offensive line finally seem like? Houston’s beginning tackles Thursday have been Trent Brown and Aireontae Ersery. First-round choose Keylan Rutledge began at left guard as a substitute of middle, the place he has performed for many of coaching camp, and Evan Brown took first-team snaps as a substitute. Ed Ingram began at proper guard, leaving two free agent signees (proper sort out Braden Smith and guard Wyatt Teller) operating with the second unit. The Texans signed Smith to a two-year, $20 million deal and Teller to a two-year, $16 million contract, with the expectation that each would begin and increase the group’s ceaselessly problematic offensive line. So how will Houston determine which linemen to start out Week 1? And do the Texans need $36 million price of offseason signings on their backup unit? — DJ Bien-Aime Subsequent sport: at Carolina Panthers (Friday, 7 p.m. ET)
Friday’s outcomes
Thursday’s outcomes
