The Green Bay Packers held off the Arizona Cardinals 42–38 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026.

The New York Giants cruised past the New York Jets 23–6 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Giants outgained the Jets, 389 total yards to 138.

The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs played to a 9–9 tie in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026.

The Jacksonville Jaguars shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–0 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Jaguars outgained the Buccaneers, 237 total yards to 84.

The Carolina Panthers edged the Houston Texans 16–13 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Panthers outgained the Texans, 286 total yards to 158.

The Atlanta Falcons held off the Miami Dolphins 17–12 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Falcons outgained the Dolphins, 290 total yards to 239.

The Baltimore Ravens routed the Washington Commanders 41–3 in Preseason Week 3 on August 22, 2026. Ravens outgained the Commanders, 498 total yards to 170.

The Los Angeles Rams edged the Los Angeles Chargers 20–18 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026.

As players like Myles Garrett and Jaylen Waddle get set to make new team appearances in 2026, these 10 names have set the standard for first-game excellence with a different franchise.

The Buffalo Bills edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–27 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026. Bills outgained the Steelers, 264 total yards to 232.

The San Francisco 49ers held off the Las Vegas Raiders 18–12 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026. 49ers outgained the Raiders, 281 total yards to 275.

The Cleveland Browns routed the New England Patriots 37–13 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026. Browns outgained the Patriots, 376 total yards to 279.

Ahead of the Aug. 30 53-man roster cutdown deadline, here are 10 players whose statuses are very much up in the air — making them potential cuts or trade bait.

The second week of the 2026 NFL preseason offered more context all around, from rookies establishing themselves as key contributors to veterans seeking to secure a roster spot. Below are PFF’s best performers at every position from the week, along with breakdowns for select honors.

These 15 rookies have secured the highest PFF grades through two preseason contests, starting with Vikings safety Jacob Thomas.

Gordon McGuinness ranks every NFL team's linebacker corps going into 2026, with the 49ers, Eagles and Texans starting things off.

From the Chargers' increased motion rate to the Ravens' blitz-heavy defense, these five schematic observations from the 2026 NFL preseason could be valuable in the regular season.

Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 after winning the team’s four-man competition. Shedeur Sanders earned a 72.3 PFF passing grade during the 2026 preseason, compared with Watson’s 59.1 mark. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats break down how Watson and Sanders performed during the competition.