Week 2 NFL Preseason Showcases Daniels Debut and O-Line Battles

NFL.com • 22 Aug 19:00

Saturday’s second-week preseason games saw Washington give rookie Jayden Daniels a brief look, Atlanta’s offensive line earn praise, and several teams evaluate backup quarterbacks and interior linemen.

PhillyVoice • 22 Aug 11:25

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the New England Patriots in their second preseason game, with attention on backup player performance, potential trade candidates, and roster decisions.

PFF • 22 Aug 00:17

Friday's preseason games showed the New York Jets promoting rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., the Steelers rotating running backs Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, and several other positional battles that could affect 2026 fantasy values.

Daily Norseman • 21 Aug 01:34

The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens held their second joint practice, with the Vikings' defense limiting the Ravens' offense and the Vikings' offense showing modest improvement.

PFF • 21 Aug 01:32

Preseason week two showed the Las Vegas Raiders favoring Tre Tucker as their leading wideout, while the Houston Texans moved Xavier Hutchinson into a larger role following Jayden Higgins' ACL tear.

atozsports.com • 19 Aug 18:59

During a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings defensive players impressed while quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy threw multiple interceptions.

PhillyVoice • 19 Aug 10:30

Philadelphia will hold two joint practice sessions with New England, with attention on quarterback Jalen Hurts and several defensive prospects as the team evaluates depth ahead of the season.

Daily Norseman • 19 Aug 02:12

Minnesota’s preseason victory highlighted several players who improved their standing, while injuries and inconsistent performances left others on the back foot ahead of joint practices with the Ravens.

PhillyVoice • 17 Aug 20:30

Philadelphia Eagles held a brief practice on day 12 of camp, featuring the return of several injured players, a defensive interception by Michael Carter, and continued development for key offensive pieces.

NFL.com • 17 Aug 16:47

Analyst Chad Reuter graded a standout rookie from each of the 16 preseason games, noting a strong debut by Rams quarterback Ty Simpson and a notable showing by a Denver Broncos running back.

NBC Sports • 17 Aug 15:16

Rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling and second-year tight end Germie Bernard emerged as notable fantasy football risers after the first week of NFL preseason action.

PhillyVoice • 17 Aug 12:05

Philadelphia used 44 offensive and 80 defensive snaps in its first preseason game, with rookie tight end Eli Stowers and offensive lineman Willie Lampkin receiving notable playing time.

Bleacher Report • 17 Aug 11:23

Experts note that preseason games are primarily for evaluating depth players and that standout moments should not be taken as definitive indicators of future success.

CBS Sports • 16 Aug 17:53

A CBS Sports analysis ranked 15 rookie quarterbacks after their first preseason appearances, highlighting strong performances from Drew Allar, Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.

Yahoo Sports • 16 Aug 17:20

Analyst Hayden Winks reviews Week 1 preseason performances, noting promising rookies, evolving rotations, and potential fantasy implications for the 2026 NFL season.

The New York Times • 16 Aug 13:29

Philadelphia’s 24-7 loss to Baltimore featured a stagnant backup quarterback competition, the first NFL snaps for Nigerian and Kenyan players, and a focus on upcoming joint practices in New England.

bleacherreport.com • 16 Aug 12:45

The first week of the 2026 NFL preseason saw several young players, including quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Drew Allar, earn praise for their performances, while veterans discussed roster expectations.

Baltimore Beatdown • 16 Aug 02:53

Baltimore's preseason win over Philadelphia highlighted effective play from rookie offensive players and a dominant defensive unit in Jesse Minter's first game as head coach.

NBC Sports Philadelphia • 16 Aug 02:38

Philadelphia's Eagles fell 24-7 to Baltimore in their first preseason game, highlighting promising play from several rookies while noting struggles among backup offensive players.

NBC Sports Philadelphia • 16 Aug 02:29

Philadelphia's fourth-string quarterback Cole Payton led a scoring drive in the final minutes of a 24-7 preseason loss to Baltimore, highlighting depth concerns for the Eagles.

Bleeding Green Nation • 16 Aug 01:52

Philadelphia lost to Baltimore 24-7 in a preseason game, with limited starter participation and several position battles and injury updates highlighted.

Baltimore Beatdown • 16 Aug 01:52

Baltimore defeated Philadelphia 24-7 in a preseason game, prompting coaches to reassess several players' chances to make the regular-season roster.

Bleeding Green Nation • 15 Aug 22:33

The Philadelphia Eagles open their 2026 NFL preseason with an away game versus the Baltimore Ravens, offering a chance to evaluate roster depth and new players.

NFL.com • 15 Aug 21:03

Saturday's preseason games featured Keon Coleman's first touchdown for Buffalo, promising defensive showings for Carolina, and Deshaun Watson's first live snaps in nearly two years.

PFF • 15 Aug 18:16

The first preseason games showed the Browns consolidating their backfield, the Bears experimenting with multiple tight ends, and several teams adjusting wide receiver depth charts.

The New York Times • 15 Aug 13:57

The Philadelphia Eagles will open their preseason against the Baltimore Ravens, with coaches focusing on play-clock timing, the No. 2 quarterback race and depth-chart evaluations.

Yahoo Sports • 15 Aug 13:56

Analyst Hayden Winks reviews first-week preseason performances, noting increased workloads for players like De'Von Achane and Jeramiyah Love, and identifies several sleepers for the 2026 fantasy drafts.

Big Blue View • 15 Aug 10:00

The New York Giants enter their first preseason game of the John Harbaugh era, with several position battles highlighted during training camp.

CBS Sports • 15 Aug 02:35

The opening week of NFL preseason produced standout performances from several rookies and veterans, while a few players and teams struggled, prompting early concerns.

Inquirer.com • 14 Aug 09:01

Philadelphia will use its Week 1 preseason game versus Baltimore to assess a dozen players fighting for roster positions, including several wide receivers, defensive backs and linemen.

CBS Sports • 13 Aug 20:39

The first full slate of 2026 NFL preseason games begins Thursday, featuring 16 matchups that highlight roster battles, new coaching staff, and emerging talent across the league.

Yahoo Sports • 13 Aug 19:33

The opening week of the 2026 NFL preseason features notable rookie appearances, injuries and position competitions as teams evaluate talent ahead of the regular season.

NFL.com • 13 Aug 15:41

Quarterback Carson Beck will miss Thursday's preseason matchup after a rib injury, while several other NFL players are listed as injured or week-to-week ahead of upcoming preseason contests.

CBS Sports • 13 Aug 12:07

The upcoming NFL preseason will be especially important for eight teams, including the Dolphins, Browns and Raiders, as they evaluate new quarterbacks, coaching staffs and roster changes.

NFL.com • 12 Aug 14:16

Analysts highlight quarterback battles, rookie performances and injury concerns as teams begin preseason action on Thursday.