Week 2 preseason takeaways: Up and down evening for Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones fumbled twice, but in addition led two scoring drives Friday towards the Chicago Bears. It got here an evening after Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray seemed uncomfortable towards the blitz of the Oakland Raiders.
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Friday’s video games
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Josh Allen goes 9-for-11 with simply over 100 yards passing because the Payments deal with the Panthers of their second preseason bout.
Environment friendly offense and stifling protection outlined preseason sport No. 2 for the Payments, who constructed a 24-Three lead within the first half. Josh Allen fed Cole Beasley typically, finishing all 5 of his throws to the previous Cowboy; Allen completed 9-for-11 for 102 yards, main a pair of scoring drives. Isaiah McKenzie (one catch, 37 yards) and Duke Williams (three catches, 38 yards, landing) appear to have surpassed Ray-Ray McCloud on the depth chart at large receiver. Defensively, Buffalo’s first unit dominated a Carolina offense lacking Cam Newton, Christian McCaffrey and Greg Olsen. Kevin Johnson’s pick-six will stand out on the tail finish of per week during which the Payments despatched one cornerback to injured reserve (E.J. Gaines) and signed one other (Captain Munnerlyn). — Marcel Louis-Jacques
When not too long ago requested what he is on the lookout for in a backup to quarterback Cam Newton, Panthers coach Ron Rivera stated, “Anyone who can win.” Nothing Kyle Allen or Will Grier has proven by means of two preseason video games signifies both can persistently try this. Allen obtained the beginning Friday with the primary group, minus operating again Christian McCaffrey. He was a dreadful Four-for-11 for 32 yards, together with two passes tipped on the line of scrimmage. Grier’s second move was intercepted and returned 70 yards for a landing. He nearly threw one other choose and completed 10-for-19 for 75 yards. It is not unreasonable to assume Taylor Heinicke, who has been the forgotten man on this battle, might need earned a proper to be thought-about after his fourth-quarter efficiency. Pretty much as good as Newton has seemed in observe at occasions, as a lot high quality work as he obtained towards Buffalo’s first-team protection on Tuesday and Wednesday, he nonetheless hasn’t confronted dwell motion because the Panthers stay cautious following his second shoulder surgical procedure. Allen and Grier have gotten their possibilities, and as of now the backup job needs to be a toss-up. — David Newton
zero:16
Eli Manning completes all 4 passes he makes an attempt on his solely drive, together with a landing move to Bennie Fowler.
Preseason soccer has nearly no actual worth to Bears coach Matt Nagy. Chicago introduced about an hour earlier than kickoff that 26 of its key gamers wouldn’t play a single snap towards the Giants, together with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and pass-rusher Khalil Mack. The Bears did not even swimsuit up rookie third-round operating again David Montgomery, who in all probability will not see any extra dwell motion till the regular-season opener versus the Packers on Sept. 5. Search for extra NFL groups to comply with Nagy’s lead and maintain managed scrimmages throughout coaching camp, versus risking accidents to essential gamers in preseason contests. — Jeff Dickerson
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It was Eli Manning’s flip to be good whereas rookie Daniel Jones had his ups and downs in his second sport. Manning went Four-for-Four with a landing move towards the Chicago backups earlier than giving option to Jones, who fumbled twice in his first three ineffective drives. However the rookie bounced again earlier than he was finished, and feathered a superbly positioned fade to the nook of the top zone for a landing on his ultimate possession. Total, Jones completed 11-of-14 for 161 yards with a landing move and two fumbles. It was sufficient to remind everybody he nonetheless wants some work, however there’s hope he might be the star franchise quarterback the Giants envision. — Jordan Raanan
zero:58
Josh Rosen completes 10 of 18 move makes an attempt for 102 yards within the Dolphins’ loss vs. the Buccaneers.
Josh Rosen obtained his first begin with the Dolphins and one other huge alternative to make his push for the beginning quarterback job. He flashed on just a few throws whereas enjoying the entire first half and in addition had a poor determination that ought to’ve been a pick-six. Finally, it was simply an OK day for the younger quarterback (10-of-18, 102 yards). Fortuitously for Rosen, Ryan Fitzpatrick (Three-of-9, 20 yards) did even much less apart from operating over a Buccaneers security in simply over 1 / 4 of motion. Fitzpatrick has been the chief within the clubhouse all spring and summer time, and nothing Rosen did tonight adjustments that, however this battle ought to nonetheless be up for grabs as we head into the all-important third preseason sport. — Cameron Wolfe
Offensive line depth is a priority proper now, with the Bucs surrendering 11 quarterback hits and three sacks. Jameis Winston’s sack on the opening drive was the results of a busted safety, which allowed Jerome Baker to hurry fully unblocked (O.J. Howard ran to the flat). Bucs quarterbacks have been underneath duress quite a bit Friday. Nobody has stepped up as a bona fide backup sort out — Cole Boozer struggled mightily towards Charles Harris and Tank Carradine, and Caleb Benenoch seemed extraordinarily inconsistent. On the opposite facet of the ball, the protection made a pleasant cease after Andre Ellington’s fumble (kudos to Deone Bucannon, Will Gholston and Beau Allen right here). After dropping a simple interception within the first half, cornerback Jamel Dean obtained a choose ultimately zone within the fourth quarter, whereas Shaquil Barrett, Kevin Minter, Jack Cichy, Devante Bond, Demone Harris, Patrick O’Connor all made key performs, so it was a a lot better evening for Bucs backups on protection.– Jenna Laine
Thursday’s video games
Carson Wentz mustn’t contact the sphere this preseason. The QB accidents are piling up for Philadelphia. Cody Kessler was knocked out of the sport within the first quarter Thursday due to a concussion, one week after backup Nate Sudfeld went down due to a damaged wrist. Coach Doug Pederson has been ratcheting up the depth at observe to offer the primary group high quality work in a managed setting. He ought to proceed on that path and maintain Wentz out of hurt’s method till the regular-season opener towards Washington. The Eagles will in all probability have so as to add one other arm this week with Kessler in concussion protocol. — Tim McManus
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QB Gardner Minshew wanted a bounce-back efficiency after actually struggling within the preseason opener and he delivered: 19-for-29 for 202 yards in three quarters regardless of being underneath strain from the sting just about your entire evening. Minshew did lose a fumble after getting hit (RT Leonard Wester obtained beat badly) and in addition had a TD move known as again due to a block-in-the-back penalty by TE Ben Koyack. Minshew additionally put collectively a strong two-minute drive on the finish of the primary half that resulted in a subject aim, giving the Jaguars their first factors of the preseason. Minshew was clearly far more snug than he was final week. He was decisive and obtained the ball out rapidly, that are encouraging indicators for the Jaguars — who once more sat the vast majority of their starters — as a result of they’re relying on him to be the backup to Nick Foles. His efficiency Thursday evening just about cemented that. — Mike DiRocco
zero:29
Sam Darnold hyperlinks up with Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson earlier than Ty Montgomery plunges in for a 1-yard TD run.
Taking part in behind a makeshift offensive line, QB Sam Darnold opened with a TD drive for the second straight week. The tempo was quick, and Darnold was in command. It is early, however he appears to have a agency grasp of the brand new offense. Massive concern: RT Brandon Shell injured his knee in warm-ups, changing into the third offensive lineman to go down due to an harm. Chemistry will probably be a difficulty in Week 1. — Wealthy Cimini
There needs to be concern concerning the offensive line throughout Matt Ryan’s first look this preseason. Ryan was sacked thrice and threw underneath duress an excessive amount of whereas finishing 10 of 14 passes for 118 yards. Ryan absorbed some good hits, one thing you by no means wish to see within the preseason. Proper sort out Ty Sambrailo did not appear to be a starter, and backup middle Wes Schweitzer, amongst others, had some points. The Falcons are enjoying with out two injured gamers who have been regarded as on monitor to start out: left guard James Carpenter (quad) and rookie proper sort out Kaleb McGary (coronary heart process). Jamon Brown might begin at left guard, and McGary, if wholesome, ought to surpass the struggling Sambrailo in some unspecified time in the future. — Vaughn McClure
Rookie Ryan Finley made a powerful case to be Cincinnati’s No. 2 quarterback this season. The fourth-round pick of NC State adopted up his preseason debut with one other sturdy efficiency. Excluding a spike on the finish of the primary half, Finley was 20-of-25 passing for 150 yards and two touchdowns. The rookie steadied the Bengals after a begin riddled with miscues. He led Cincinnati’s second unit on a 12-play, 93-yard drive that took 7 minutes, 36 seconds off the clock within the first half. From there, your entire group discovered its rhythm, because the guests scored 23 of the ultimate 30 factors. Midway by means of the preseason, the rookie has accomplished 75% of his passes for 259 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. — Ben Child
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The Redskins hoped the preseason would establish their No. 1 quarterback, however after two preseason video games, that hasn’t occurred. Colt McCoy cannot but play due to points along with his leg, and Case Keenum has been odd in two begins. He is nonetheless adapting to the offense and getting in sync along with his receivers, however being in a contest makes it more durable to construct that chemistry. And rookie Dwayne Haskins exhibits extra big-play potential — as evidenced by his 55-yard landing move to Robert Davis. He is not afraid to problem down the sphere, however he additionally hasn’t proven sufficient to significantly problem extra skilled gamers. However with what these gamers have proven, it is exhausting to consider Haskins will not be used in some unspecified time in the future this season. — John Keim
It is likely to be too quickly to say the Packers have a major problem with their run sport — in any case, neither Aaron Jones nor Jamaal Williams (each have hamstring points) have performed a snap within the preseason — however the set up of latest coach Matt LaFleur’s outside-zone-oriented scheme has been a tough go. The Packers totaled simply 7 yards speeding on seven makes an attempt within the first half per week after they’d solely 38 yards in 13 carries within the first half towards the Texans. That is 45 yards in 20 carries when the opponents have been enjoying starters or key backups. Any hope that sixth-round rookie Dexter Williams might function a change-of-pace again appears to be like bleak given his incapacity to hold on to the ball (he dropped a move and could not safe a handoff during which a fumble was charged to the quarterback). Tra Carson has been the starter within the absence of Jones and Jamaal Williams, however he is averaging simply 1.7 yards per carry. As a lot as LaFleur’s offense facilities on the run sport and what it might probably do for play-action, he must know if the shortage of manufacturing is as a result of he does not have his prime backs or as a result of the scheme hasn’t taken maintain. — Rob Demovsky
zero:34
Lamar Jackson breaks free for an 18-yard landing, however it’s nullified due to Willie Snead IV’s unlawful blindside block.
Lamar Jackson continues to enhance as a passer, however — because the Ravens’ beginning quarterback confirmed and stated Thursday evening — he is nonetheless at his most harmful when operating with the ball. On third-and-10, Jackson noticed his receivers lined and took off, faking out Tramon Williams within the open subject earlier than leaping over Jaire Alexander to succeed in the top zone. The spectacular 18-yard landing run was nullified by Willie Snead’s unlawful block, however that does not erase one other highlight-reel second that can maintain defensive coordinators up at evening. “The four-man rush gave me a lane,” Jackson stated, “and I simply did what I do finest.” Jackson completed 6-of-10 passing for 58 yards, main the Ravens to subject targets on each of his drives. — Jamison Hensley
1:34
Rex Ryan contends that Kyler Murray and the Cardinals offense are going to get smoked in Week 1 of the season.
The Raiders’ protection, with a forged of latest characters headlined by center linebacker Vontaze Burfict, appears to be like a lot improved. A minimum of it did on this second exhibition for each groups, with Oakland harassing No. 1 general choose Kyler Murray right into a Three-for-Eight passing evening for 12 yards, and defensive again Lamarcus Joyner sacking the nimble Murray for a security. In 4 sequence, the Raiders’ beginning protection let Murray run solely as soon as — for Four yards. In truth, Joyner’s security got here on the third straight blitz dialed up by defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. At one level, the Raiders had outgained the Cardinals 231-12 in whole yards. Additionally, rookie Josh Jacobs appears to be like primed to be the Raiders’ function again, beginning and carrying the ball 4 occasions for 21 yards on their opening landing drive with Derek Carr underneath middle, because the Raiders’ beginning offense performed just one sequence. — Paul Gutierrez
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Thursday evening was one to neglect for Kyler Murray. The rookie quarterback went Three-for-Eight for 12 yards with a Four-yard run and seemed out of sync within the 4 possessions he performed, which went into the second quarter. He was flagged twice for false begins due to his clap snap and as soon as for delay of sport, and went down ultimately zone to keep away from a sack for a security. Whereas, sure, it is nonetheless the preseason and the Cardinals are operating a vanilla offensive scheme, there have been nonetheless some points Murray and the Cardinals want to wash up. — Josh Weinfuss