PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every NFL preseason Week 3 game, including advanced box-score metrics, snap counts, players of the game and more.
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Indianapolis Colts 27, Cincinnati Bengals 14
TheIndianapolis Coltsdefeated theCincinnati Bengals27-14 in their preseason finale on Thursday night at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Colts starting quarterbackAnthony Richardsonplayed into the second quarter, showing flashes but also areas for improvement. He led a 12-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 9-yard touchdown pass to rookieAdonai Mitchellbut also threw a pick-six to Bengals safetyJordan Battle. The second-year signal-caller also fumbled on his final drive of the night. He finished the contest 8-of-14 for 86 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
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Chicago Bears 34, Kansas City Chiefs 21
Backup quarterbackTyson Bagentled the Chicago Bears to a 34-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3 of the preseason, a game that featured few starters.
Bears second-year linebackerMicah Baskervillemade a number of plays to cap off what has been a very good preseason for the former LSU Tiger. Baskerville hurried the opposing quarterback on both of his pass-rush snaps, while he allowed just one catch for 6 yards across three targets in coverage.
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Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Atlanta Falcons 0
QuarterbackTrevor Lawrencetossed two touchdowns and theJacksonville Jaguarsracked up 10 quarterback pressures in the first half in a clinical outing for the first-teamers against theAtlanta Falcons‘ third- and fourth-stringers.
Jacksonville's backups carried the baton across the finish line, with the Jaguars prevailing over the Falcons 31-0 in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL preseason.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Miami Dolphins 14
QuarterbackBaker Mayfieldlooked sharp in his short cameo for theTampa Bay Buccaneersin their 24-14 victory over theMiami Dolphinson Friday.
The former first overall pick orchestrated a 70-yard drive in seven plays, capped byRachaad White’s 4-yard touchdown. Mayfield finished 3-for-3 for 54 yards before taking the remainder of the night off as both teams evaluated younger players battling for roster spots.
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San Francisco 49ers 24, Las Vegas Raiders 24
In a preseason showdown that ended in a 24-24 tie, theSan Francisco 49ersandLas Vegas Raiderstook vastly different approaches to the game with the regular season just two weeks away.
The 49ers opted to start most of their key players, giving quarterbackBrock Purdya chance to lead the offense. Purdy was efficient, completing nine of his 12 attempts for 96 yards, but ared-zoneinterception that led to a touchdown-saving tackle by Purdy gave head coach Kyle Shanahan a scare.
Meanwhile, the Raiders focused on evaluating their backups, with players likeTyreik McAllistermaking a solid case for a roster spot. Heelectrified the crowd with an 81-yard punt return for a touchdown and later added a 35-yard touchdown catch.
For the 49ers, it was also a chance to see preseason debuts from starsDeebo SamuelandGeorge Kittle. Kittle made a mightily impressive 19-yard catch that was contested by not one but two defenders and finished with three receptions for 34 yards.
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Houston Texans 17, Los Angeles Rams 15
QuarterbackTim Boylepassed for 142 yards and twotouchdowns, guiding theHouston Texansto a 17-15 win over theLos Angeles Ramsin the preseason finale for both teams.
With Houston'sC.J. Stroudand Rams QBMatthew Staffordsitting out, along with most other starters, the game featured primarily backups.
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Green Bay Packers 30, Baltimore Ravens 7
Starters were few and far between as theGreen Bay PackersandBaltimore Ravensbattled to close out the 2024 NFL preseason, but points were aplenty for the home team.
The Packers won the contest, 30-7, after forcing multiple turnovers on Ravens quarterbackDevin Learyand running rampant with a three-headed rushing attack.
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Carolina Panthers 31, Buffalo Bills 26
QuarterbackBryce Younglooked sharp in his brief preseason debut, leading an 85-yard opening-drive touchdown in theCarolina Panthers’ 31-26 win over theBuffalo Billson Saturday.
After sitting out the first two preseason games, Young played one series, completing six of his eight passes for 70 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown to tight endJordan Matthews.
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Minnesota Vikings 26, Philadelphia Eagles 3
Tanner McKee‘s preseason Week 2 effort did not carry over to Week 3. ThePhiladelphia Eagles‘ 2023 sixth-round pick shined last week and earned a 90.4 PFF passing grade, but he made two turnover-worthy plays — not including his well-thrown pass that resulted in an interception — to wrap up the preseason against theMinnesota Vikings.
The Vikings also forced five turnovers on downs and recovered two fumbles in the 26-3 romp.
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Detroit Lions 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Russell WilsonandJustin Fieldseach led touchdown drives for thePittsburgh Steelers, but the team fell 24-17 to theDetroit Lionsin their preseason finale on Saturday.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hasn’t officially named Wilson the starting quarterback, but the indication is that he's in the lead in the competition. The longtime veteran did nothing to hurt his chances, completing both of his passes, including a 32-yard strike toGeorge Pickens.
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Los Angeles Chargers 26, Dallas Cowboys 19
QuarterbacksTrey LanceandEaston Stickduked it out for the length of the preseason Week 3 matchup between theDallas CowboysandLos Angeles Chargers, with Stick coming out on top and Lance showing off the highs and lows of his play.
Lance weaved in five interceptions with a flurry of big-time throws and a long touchdown run, while Stick recorded just a 57.7% adjusted completion rate. The Chargers secured a 26-19 win in the end.
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New York Jets 10, New York Giants 6
TheNew York Jetsdefeated the Giants 10-6 in their preseason finale on Saturday night, led byIsrael Abanikanda‘s highlight-reel 45-yard touchdown run and a dominant defensive performance.
The Jets sacked Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito eight times, withTakk McKinleyrecording three sacks and undrafted rookieBraiden McGregoranother three.
Aaron RodgersandDaniel Jones, along with most starters, sat out the game, leaving backups to battle it out. DeVito, the Giants' No. 3 quarterback, struggled against the pressure, finishing 14-of-27 for 103 yards while rushing for 48 yards on five carries.
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Seattle Seahawks 37, Cleveland Browns 33
Seattle SeahawksquarterbackGeno Smithneeded just one drive to show he's ready for the regular season, andCleveland BrownsquarterbackTyler Huntleyused several drives to show he's deserving of a roster spot.
Huntley and the Browns' second-half charge came up short in the preseason Week 3 contest, with the Seahawks winning 37-33.
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Tennessee Titans 30, New Orleans Saints 27
Will Levisagain looked solid in limited action this preseason, leading theTennessee Titanson two scoring drives in their eventual 30-27 win over theNew Orleans Saints.
The Saints’Spencer Rattlerput on his own show through the air, making several pinpoint throws.
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Denver Broncos 38, Arizona Cardinals 12
Zach Wilsonled theDenver Broncosto a 38-12 victory over theArizona Cardinalson Sunday, capping a perfect preseason for Sean Payton's squad.
Wilson started an 11-play, 77-yard touchdown drive with a 21-yard scramble, finishing it with a 1-yard pass to tight end Nate Atkins to get Denver to a 14-0 lead. He later added a 1-yard rushing touchdown and a 46-yard strike toBrandon Johnson. Wilson finished 16-of-25 for 250 yards, twotouchdownsand nointerceptions.Jarrett Stidhamalso contributed, directing a touchdown drive before giving way to Wilson.
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Washington Commanders 20, New England Patriots 10
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown in the New England Patriots‘ 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.
Competing with Jacoby Brissett for the starting role, Maye made a solid case despite facing a struggling offensive line that was penalized eight times in the first half and combined to lose 23 blocks throughout the game.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn opted to rest most of his starters, including rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
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