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QB Battles Heat Up in NFL's Second Preseason Week
23 Aug
Summary
- Second full NFL preseason weekend features 11 games.
- Key storylines include quarterback competitions and rookie debuts.
- Several teams plan limited or no starter playing time.
The second full weekend of the NFL preseason, spanning August 22-23, presents 11 games with an increased focus on meaningful football. Coaches are adopting varied approaches to starter playing time, with Week 2 traditionally offering extended looks at players competing for jobs. Quarterback battles are a major focus, with players like Shedeur Sanders for Cleveland and the competition in Atlanta drawing attention. Several teams, including Buffalo and potentially Cleveland, may bench their starters if joint practices provide sufficient evaluation.
Fans can also anticipate seeing established starters like Baker Mayfield for Tampa Bay against Kansas City, as he gets his first preseason game action after sitting out last year. Sunday night's matchup between the Seahawks and Titans features Cam Ward and potential playing time for rookie running back Jadarian Price. These games offer valuable insights into team depth and young talent before the regular season commences, alongside new user betting promotions.
