With three weeks and the Hall of Fame Game in the books, we have 49 games of data from the month of August. With that in mind, we’re digging into the grades of every team in the NFL to highlight its highest-graded player in preseason.

Aaron Donald returns to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2025 season after ending his retirement, giving the defense a tandem with Myles Garrett. The article revisits Donald's unprecedented career through PFF grades, pressure totals and advanced pass-rushing metrics. It also examines why the Rams' defensive front enters 2025 with unmatched star power.

The Chicago Bears beat the Tennessee Titans 24–15 in Preseason Week 3 on August 29, 2026. Bears outgained the Titans, 393 total yards to 254.

The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 25–16 in Preseason Week 3 on August 29, 2026. Lions outgained the Colts, 360 total yards to 229.

The Denver Broncos routed the Minnesota Vikings 34–6 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Broncos outgained the Vikings, 402 total yards to 265.

The Cincinnati Bengals cruised past the Philadelphia Eagles 30–13 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Bengals outgained the Eagles, 420 total yards to 210.

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.