The Denver Broncos cruised to a 27-7 victory in preseason Game 2 vs. the Arizona Cardinals. With both teams resting the majority of their starters, we got yet another long look at the second and third-team units. With the final roster cuts only a couple of weeks away, the Broncos clearly are going to have some tough decisions to make. …
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MINNEAPOLIS — In many ways, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell saw Saturday as a showcase for his backup quarterbacks. Sam Howell had delivered his best week of practice. Brett Rypien’s advanced knowledge of the system keeps him viable. And then there was Max Brosmer, the undrafted rookie whose play and smarts have excited coaches. Each earned extensive opportunities in Saturday’s …
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Training camp is two-thirds complete. The San Francisco 49ers’ final practice is Aug. 25, and one day after that, the team must winnow its roster to 53 players. Who has momentum as we enter the summer home stretch? For one, the team’s rookies. Safety Marques Sigle, for instance, has started to come on after he missed …
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MINNEAPOLIS — This is what the Minnesota Vikings do. Right here. It was the first drive in the first quarter of a preseason game, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t time for a play-action pass. Here was second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Faking the handoff. Planting his feet. Firing an out route, angled toward the left sideline. The throw wasn’t perfect, …
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The Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of the 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to check back in on the players who helped or hurt their stock against the Atlanta Falcons. For injury or rest purposes, the Lions did not play 31 players in this preseason game of the 2025 season, with another six still sitting out …
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The Trade deadline has come and gone, and with it, new players are getting more opportunities with their new clubs. In some players’ cases, they’re seeing fewer opportunities on the field with their new or current club, because of who has been added or the roles they’ve been slotted into. Who are five players for dynasty leagues to be watchful …
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The Detroit Lions’ first preseason game of the 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their stock against the Chargers. Attendance The Lions rested 28 players (including 26 starters) in the NFL’s opening preseason game of the 2025 season, with another seven on injury lists (PUP/NFI). Let’s take …
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