Carson Wentz Cleared For 11-On-11 Work
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills when the team returns to practice Sunday. Head coach Doug Pederson said Wentz will likely need a full week of 11-on-11 drills before the team is comfortable saying he'll be ready for Week 1. That could start next week. With Wentz's status for […]
EJ Manuel Set For Plenty Of Playing Time Saturday
Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel is in line for a good amount of playing time in Saturday's second preseason game against the Rams. Last week Raiders quarterback Connor Cook looked good versus the Lions, but he struggled in practice this week according to Matt Schneidman, Mercury News. Manuel was the number two quarterback last year […]
Josh Rosen Features In Second Preseason Game
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen played very well in the team's victory over the New Orleans Saints. After quarterback Sam Bradford had six completions on six attempts for 61 yards, Rosen stepped in and completed ten passes out of 16 attempts for 107 yards and a touchdown. Rosen stepped up after his first preseason and […]
Chad Henne, Matt McGloin Continue Battling for Backup QB
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks Chad Henne and Matt McGloin are putting on an impressive battle for backup QB. It appears that Patrick Mahomes is going to be the starting quarterback in KC, but injuries happen and his lack of experience is showing on the field. Through two games Henne has completed 16-for-24 passes with two […]
Patrick Mahomes Plays Well on Friday
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes started off slow in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, but finished with a bang. Mahomes completed eight of twelve passes for 138 yards and one touchdown with one interception on Friday. The word from Chiefs camp is Mahomes has been struggling with interceptions and he threw one right […]
Ryan Tannehill Throws for 100 Yards in Preseason Loss Friday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was 14-for-17 passing for 100 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins 27-20 preseason loss to the Panthers. Tannehill got much more playing time this game compared to last week, when he only played one series and attempted six passes. Tannehill is looking healthy after coming off […]
Nathan Peterman Efficient in Closing Out Bills Victory
Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman is now fully in the hunt for the starter's role. A.J. McCarron's early-game shoulder injury Friday against the Cleveland Browns has appeared to clear a path for either Peterman or strong-armed rookie Josh Allen to take on Week 1 duties. Peterman, although extremely limited, (two games started in 2017 rookie season, […]
Cam Newton Plays Two Quarters In Second Week Of Preseason
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton stepped up his preparations for the regular season, putting in two quarters of work. Newton was able to complete nine of his 12 attempts for a touchdown and interception, having a game that was not very eventful. The interception was a result of a poor decision to throw into double […]
Garrett Grayson Sees Limited Time Friday
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Garrett Grayson did not see much time on the field in the preseason game Friday. Grayson threw three passes, with two completions for 14 yards. Grayson came into the game late in the fourth quarter, after Kurt Benkert had struggled. Prior to this game it appeared Grayson was a distant fourth on […]
Kurt Benkert Struggles Friday
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert struggled to make an impact in the second preseason game against the Chiefs on Friday. Benkert threw eight passes but only managed three completions for a total of 30 yards. The rookie quarterback also threw an interception, which was returned for a touchdown. Benkert will have been hoping to move […]
Matt Schaub Solid In Second Preseason Game
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub had a solid outing in the Falcons second preseason game against the Chiefs. The Falcons backup went 7-for-10 with 75 yards and a touchdown. Schaub threw the most passes of all of the Falcons quarterbacks, and his solid performance will likely have strengthened his position as the backup to Matt […]
AJ McCarron Suffers Broken Collarbone
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a hairline fracture in his collarbone during the preseason game on Friday against the Browns, according to a source close to McCarron. He was competing for the starting job this preseason but is now a candidate to go on the Injured Reserve-designated to return. […]
Marcus Mariota Expected To Play More Saturday
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota and the first-team offense is expected to get more playing time on Saturday than they did in Week 1 of the preseason, according to Jim Wyatt. Mariota only played one drive in the preseason opener, but he looked sharp, completing two of three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown. […]
Mike Glennon Nursing Forearm Injury
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (forearm) is nursing a forearm injury and did not play in the preseason game on Friday, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Glennon is third on the QB depth chart behind Sam Bradford and rookie Josh Rosen, so he has no fantasy value heading into the 2018 season.
AJ McCarron Injures Shoulder Friday
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in the preseason game against the Browns on Friday. The team is expected to provide an update on McCarron's status on Saturday. All four of the series McCarron played in on Friday were three-and-outs. Rookie QB Josh Allen replaced him and was 3-for-6 for […]
Baker Mayfield Solid In Preseason Game Friday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield played well in his second preseason game on Friday. Facing the Buffalo Bills, Mayfield completed 7-of-13 passes for 75 yards while adding four rushes for nine yards. The rookie signal-caller did not throw a touchdown or an interception in the game, although he did have two potential touchdown passes overturned. […]
Matt Ryan Solid In Limited Appearance
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looked solid during his limited appearance against the Chiefs on Thursday. The veteran went 5-for-7 for 90 yards and a touchdown. Ryan led the team down the field on the opening drive and eventually found tight end Austin Hooper, who was able to jump over a defender and into the end […]
Tyrod Taylor Quiet In Second Preseason Game
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor was solid, if unspectacular, in his team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday. Taylor played into the second quarter and helped lead his team on one touchdown-scoring drive. He completed 4-of-7 passes for 22 yards while adding one rush for five yards in the game. Taylor didn't […]
Nick Foles' Injury Not Serious
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) is dealing with a minor injury and his tests came back positive, according to a source. He doesn't expect to miss much time. The Super Bowl MVP is one of the best backups in the NFL. He's excellent insurance in case Carson Wentz (knee) isn't ready for Week 1. […]
Blake Bortles Should Play Several Series In Second Preseason Game
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles played just a single series in the team's preseason opener, capping a 79-yard drive off with a rushing touchdown, but he is expected to play multiple series on Saturday against the Vikings. Jacksonville.com's Phillip Heilman says that Bortles likely won't play the entire first half for the Jaguars, but he […]
Jets QB Picture Cloudy
New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said the team's quarterback picture remains cloudy after rookie Sam Darnold took a slight step back in the second preseason game against the Redskins on Thursday. Bowles didn't put too much into Darnold's interception, but Teddy Bridgewater also continued to play well. Bowles will make his starting QB […]
Patrick Mahomes Looking to Capitalize on Friday
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed five of seven passes for 33 yards in the preseason opener. He did not see a bunch of playing time, but did connect a 14-yard gain with tight end Travis Kelce. Mahomes has reportedly struggled with interceptions during camp, but maybe he just needs to shake off the […]
Josh Rosen, Sam Bradford To Feature in Second Preseason Game
Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen are both expected to play with the first team in Friday's second preseason game against the Saints. Bradford is the starter for the team and will have every opportunity to retain his spot at the top of the depth chart tonight. Bradford should be considered a QB2 […]
Russell Wilson Sees Improvement In O-Line
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is starting to see his offensive line take shape and improve from past seasons. "For the first time in a while, in my opinion, really since probably the year we won the Super Bowl, we've had a consistent offensive line in practice and that consistency is huge," Wilson said after […]
Isaiah Wynn Out For The Season
New England Patriots offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn suffered a torn Achilles in Thursday night’s game against the Eagles. The rookie will miss the remainder of the season. The Patriots are deep throughout the offensive line and are bringing back four starters from last season. The trade to acquire Trent Brown seems more vital than ever […]
Nick Foles To Have Tests On Shoulder
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) feels "pretty good" after injuring his shoulder in the preseason game on Thursday, but he will undergo tests on Friday as a precaution. Foles didn't look anything like his Super Bowl MVP self against the Patriots on Thursday, but he also wasn't working with the entire starting offense. It […]
How to Approach the Quarterback Position in Your Draft
The NFL season is quickly approaching and we are getting into prime drafting season. Some of us start drafting earlier but I know many of my readers are saner than I am and typically draft as close to the NFL season as possible. I have spent a lot of time thinking about how I can […]
Aaron Rodgers Makes Brief Preseason Debut
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played in one series that ended in a touchdown. Rodgers was 2-for-4 passing with 35 yards. His lone touchdown pass was to tight end Jimmy Graham in the red zone. Rodgers hasn’t seen much action in the preseason […]
Redskins Second Preseason Game Passing Recap
The Washington Redskins won their second preseason game 15-13 Thursday. Despite Alex Smith only attempting six passes, the Redskins compiled 245 passing yards. The main QB in the game was Colt McCoy who likely further cemented his hold on the backup job over Kevin Hogan. As for the WR, Jamison Crowder did not show up […]
Nate Sudfeld Plays Well on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld played well on Thursday, completing 22 of 39 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns. With starter Carson Wentz still unsure if he'll be ready for Week 1 and backup Nick Foles going down with a strained shoulder, there's a chance Sudfeld could end up quarterbacking the defending champions for […]