What we learned from NFL preseason finales
With NFL preseason Week 3 complete, it's full speed ahead toward the 2023 regular season. Here are some of the biggest moments from the final preseason games:
- Aaron Rodgers had a touchdown throw in his Jets debut. If you've been watching "Hard Knocks," the recipient of said touchdown throw would not be a surprise.
- The Dallas Cowboys traded for Trey Lance on Friday. Owner Jerry Jones explained why his team swung the deal.
- Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, last season's leading rusher, ended his holdout.
- Isaiah Simmons, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, was traded to the New York Giants.
Paste BN Sports' Nate Davis breaks down the weekend's highlights and lowlights with the preseason Week 3 winners and losers.
It was a big weekend for a lot of roster bubble players, as teams must trim rosters from 90 players to 53 by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Paste BN Sports will have full coverage of roster cut-down day.
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- Vikings QB Kirk Cousins debuted a handlebar mustache on Saturday
NFL preseason Week 3 scores
- Texans 17, Saints 13: After the game, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans named rookie C.J. Stroud the team's starter for Week 1.
- Broncos 41, Rams 0: Broncos delivered "a humbling night" to Rams, who continued to sit starters.
- Cowboys 31, Raiders 16: Will Grier, who could be the odd man out after the Trey Lance trade, put some good "game tape" out there in case other teams are looking for a capable backup.
- Jaguars 31, Dolphins 18: Dolphins rookie WR Daewood Davis was carted off the field in the fourth quarter.
- Buccaneers 26, Ravens 20: After winning 24 consecutive preseason games, the Ravens now have lost two in a row.
- Commanders 21, Bengals 19: Jake Browning made a strong case to be Joe Burrow's backup.
- Jets 32, Giants 24: Aaron Rodgers had a touchdown pass in his first preseason game in five years.
- Chiefs 33, Browns 32: Jakeem Grant Sr., who had returned after tearing his Achilles tendon last summer, was carted off with a significant knee injury.
- Cardinals 18, Vikings 17: The Vikings have lost 10 consecutive preseason games. None of that matters now, though.
- Packers 19, Seahawks 15: Jordan Love appears prepared to lead the Packers offense in the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
- Bills 24, Bears 21: Josh Allen looks ready for the regular season.
- Chargers 23, 49ers 12: Brock Purdy had a touchdown run before the Chargers' backups surged by the 49ers.
- Titans 23, Patriots 7: Malik Willis' performance in this rout had be encouraging for the Titans.
- Lions 26, Panthers 17: Teddy Bridgewater continued to progress toward a backup job in Detroit.
- Colts 27, Eagles 13: Anthony Richardson's potential, and pitfalls, were on display.
- Steelers 24, Falcons 0: If the preseason was any indication, Kenny Pickett could be in for a breakout season.
Fantasy football draft advice
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It was loaded with tips to help you dominate your fantasy football league. Here are some of the highlights:
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