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Another week, another round of NFL preseason action. And you can tell things are heating up around the league, whether in battles for roster spots and starting jobs or in anticipation of the real games around the corner. Which players and teams stood out during the Week 2 slate of exhibition matchups? Here are some of the top highlights: Tagovailoa’s …

The Bills announced earlier this week that they would play their starters, including Josh Allen, into the second quarter. But on the Bills’ first possession, it was Mitch Trubisky, not Allen, who was under center. No reason was announced for Allen’s absence, but it rained before the game, leaving a wet field. So, the coaching staff could have decided to …

Caleb Williams looked downfield and saw nobody open. He spun and hit Rome Odunze deep on the run, one prized rookie connecting with another on a 45-yard pass. It was just the sort of play Chicago hopes to see on a consistent basis. Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field since being drafted with the …

If there really is a quarterback competition for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it should still be wide open after Saturday night. Russell Wilson got his first preseason action with the Steelers after he was held out last week. The offense struggled with Wilson in the game. The Steelers had four punts and a missed field goal on Wilson’s five drives. Justin …

Daniel Jones was thrilled to be back on the field Saturday for the New York Giants even if the results weren’t optimal. Jones threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown in his first action since a season-ending knee injury last year, and the Houston Texans beat the Giants 28-10 in a preseason game. “I feel good, …

Bears show intriguing wrinkle on defense that worked incredibly well against Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO – Throughout the offseason much of the talk has been about the drastic changes on the Bears offense, but during Saturday’s game indicated that the defense might stick with some changes they made halfway through the 2023 season, then ditched. The …

Schrock: Caleb Williams era primed for takeoff after preseason of ‘special’ plays, learning moments originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO — Saturday was far from perfect for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ first-team offense. Head coach Matt Eberflus called it a “professional” day for his young signal-caller. It’s a day that started with three straight three-and-outs, multiple …

Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — Two preseason games have come and gone, meaning preparations for the regular season are starting to commence. The Philadelphia Eagles still have to figure out their 53-man roster, which has to be decided in 10 days.  One more preseason game and five open practices remain for the players looking to earn a spot on the 53-man …

Getty Images It was only a matter of time, right? During the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 2 preseason matchup against the Detroit Lions, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to tight end Travis Kelce. The two-time NFL MVP is known for his special arm, which he’s shown plenty of times with off-platform passes and no-look throws. But he …

The Steelers won’t have center Nate Herbig for an extended period of time. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Herbig has a significant left shoulder injury. Herbig was hurt late in Wednesday’s practice, the final day of training camp. Herbig was the team’s starting center since the beginning of training camp. Rookie Zach Frazier now becomes the starter. …

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has shown us plenty of different throws during his NFL career, like the no-look pass, jump passes and even throwing lefty. On Saturday, during the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Mahomes tried out a new one: a behind-the-back pass. After rolling to his right, Mahomes was getting pressured by Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal …

Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons did not play most of their starters during the 13-12 Week 2 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but fans were hoping to see No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr at quarterback. Instead, Taylor Heinicke and John Paddock were the only Falcons quarterbacks who played Saturday. Why did the Falcons hold Penix out of their second …

Deebo offers his perspective on Aiyuk’s 49ers trade request originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel has been in Brandon Aiyuk’s shoes before, and he certainly can empathize with his 49ers teammate. Aiyuk has yet to practice in training camp this summer as he “holds in,” awaiting a lucrative new contract from San Francisco — or, a payday …

Caleb Williams explains how he’s mastered throwing on the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams made some incredible throws on the run against the Bengals on Saturday during the Bears’ third preseason game. Here are some of the spectacular throws he made. How does Williams deliver these footballs with incredible accuracy on the run? “It’s something I’ve …

Getty Images It was reported last month that Tennessee Titans pass rusher Arden Key was facing a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy against performance enhancing drugs. However, his sentence has reportedly been overturned. On Saturday, ESPN reported that Key would not be suspended six games. Titans teammate, Jeffery Simmons, actually broke the news on social media, saying Key “won his …