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NFL Starters Gear Up for Preseason Action
19 Aug
Summary
- Starters will play in several NFL preseason games this week.
- Key quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love are expected to play.
- Some teams are cautious with injured players ahead of the season.
Preseason Week 2 of the NFL season features five games across Thursday and Friday, with teams finalizing plans for their key players. The Las Vegas Raiders' coach remains non-committal on starter playing time, while the Houston Texans plan to start most of their healthy players, including C.J. Stroud. The San Francisco 49ers will feature some starters, potentially including Brock Purdy, but Christian McCaffrey is out with tightness.
In other matchups, the New York Jets are uncertain about Geno Smith's availability due to an ankle issue, while Aaron Rodgers is expected to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Carolina Panthers plan to play Bryce Young and the starting offense for multiple series, mirroring the Jacksonville Jaguars' approach with Trevor Lawrence. The Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love is also set to play again, while the Denver Broncos will debut quarterback Bo Nix.
Several teams are managing injuries heading into these games. The 49ers have George Kittle and Nick Bosa sidelined, and Mike Evans left a practice early. The Jaguars are dealing with offensive line injuries. These preseason contests offer a final look at team dynamics before the regular season begins.
