The 2022 NFL preseason is officially underway. That means real football is just around the corner. But before the roster is finalized and preparations for Week 1 begin, which players and teams made the big leap forward (or setback) in Week 3 of the exhibition schedule? Below:
Winner: QB Tournament Veteran
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Baker Mayfield was already locked into the Panthers’ top quarterback job, but he looked sharp with 15 throws, put a zip on the ball, and led several scoring drives. After Darnold suffered a high ankle sprain on his own touchdown run, there’s no need to worry about looming in the background for the time being. Showing a steady touch behind a shaky line at the start, it is likely to stay just ahead of rookie Kenny Pickett in the race to QB1 duties. He got a job with the Seahawks.
Speaking of QB competition, the former Broncos gunslinger basically quit his job when Seattle was narrowly defeated by the Cowboys. Sure his arm was brisk, but at least two of his three picks were head-scratchers, and Geno once again proves his Smiths are more reliable, if not exciting. did.
Winner: Mobile Rookie QB
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Who doesn’t love a young QB with legs? The Titans got more predictable yet chain-running juice from Malik Willis. Malik Willis masked an unsophisticated pass with big runs, including a 50-yard scramble against the Cardinals. The Commander had Sam Howell handle all the QB work against the Ravens and his grit made him the team’s primary rusher. Filled with his athletic prowess, perhaps securing the number three spot behind fellow double threats Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
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Loser: Patriots Offense
Frankly, they’ve been losing all offseason, so a 23-6 loss to the Raiders wasn’t exactly surprising. Again, there is a real cause for concern here as Las Vegas was primarily deploying backup. Don’t let the old defensive, special teams coach develop your QB!
Winner: AFC South Rookies
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Specifically, Dameon Pierce and Treylon Burks, who could have Week 1 starting roles for the Texans and Titans, respectively. Pierce averaged more than 6 yards per carry as the most consistently explosive man against the 49ers in a crowded Houston backfield, and Burks was in the endzone after returning from an in-game injury against Arizona. The latter is probably more important to his team as a whole, but both youngsters can succeed or destroy the team’s offense.
Loser: Saints offensive line
The rookie specially drafted to replace veteran Teron Armstead left the tackle, not because they’re as porous as the Steelers’ transition unit Trevor Penning suffered a serious injury that required surgery and will be out indefinitely. This is because I was unable to participate. Now Jameis Winston is under more pressure to stay upright as he recovers from his injury.
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If you’re going into a third season as the overlooked former second-round pitcher who requested a trade just days before the final cut, you’d be better off at least in the preseason. He did so, carrying 102 yards against the Giants and scoring big with seven catches. Now it’s up to Jets executives to decide if he’s actually on the roster and if he’s in a real role.
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