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NFL preseason Week 3 takeaways, 53-man roster predictions: Spencer Rattler makes bid to be Saints' backup QB
Week 3 of the preseason will help determine teams' final 53-man rosters.
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Preseason progress reports for every single rookie selected in the 2024 NFL draft
From Chicago's Caleb Williams to Mr. Irrelevant, here is how every draft pick has fared so far.
TOP HEADLINES
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NFL PRESEASON SCOREBOARD
SUNDAY'S GAMES
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MUST-SEE FROM THE PRESEASON
NFL PRESEASON WEEK 3
Puka Nacua's brother Samson returns missed FG over 100 yards
Levelle Bailey grabs 94-yard pick-six for the Broncos
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NEW HELMETS
From 'I'm all for them' to 'Ew': How NFL players, coaches see Guardian Caps
Though the data has shown the benefits of wearing Guardian Caps, players aren't keen on their appearance.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL
Schefter's cheat sheet: Value picks, sleepers to target
No one is more plugged in to the latest buzz around the NFL than Adam Schefter. We asked him to share his favorite values in fantasy drafts with you.
Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis
Here is our best content as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
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GREAT TOUCHDOWN GRABS
Equanimeous St. Brown hauls in sweet TD grab over his shoulder
Zach Wilson unloads a 46-yard TD pass Brandon Johnson
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NFL NATION
Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt has the offense's full attention and respect
Van Pelt is the Patriots' most important offseason hire and has full control over the Patriots' offense and Drake Maye's development plan.
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ELITE PASS-RUSH DUOS
Projecting the NFL's top sack leaders for 2024: Our model ranks 50 pass rushers and 10 duos
Who is set to crack double-digit sacks? Will Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons or T.J. Watt lead the league? And which teams have elite pass-rush duos?
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PLAYERS ON THE MOVE
Let's grade big NFL preseason trades: Did Eagles give up too much for Jahan Dotson?
Will Dotson put the Eagles' offense over the top? Does Matthew Judon fix Atlanta's pass rush? Let's size up the biggest trades of the NFL preseason.
What will wide receiver Jahan Dotson's impact be with Eagles?
Dotson comes in as the clear favorite to assume Eagles WR3 role.
Top Headlines
- Fanatics names Harrison Sr. in refiled fraud suit
- Ravens O-line coach D'Alessandris dies at age 70
- Payton: Wilson to make Broncos' 53-man roster
- White out: QB among Dolphins' early roster cuts
- Sources: Rams allowing LB Jones to seek trade
- Commanders finalize plans to build Taylor statue
- Tomlin lauds Wilson's 'results' in Steelers' loss
- Canales hails Young's brief outing: 'Hell of a day'
- Yates' preseason NFL mock 2025 draft
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