Week 1 Preseason action kicks off tonight. I’ve started a game thread for the week and will be updating while I watch. I hope that you’ll join in and let your friends know to join us on Lemmy for the discussion as well.
In the meantime, here is my preview for this week’s slate of games. CJ Stroud and John Metchie will make their NFL debuts for the Texans tonight vs the Patriots. Stroud with the start while Metchie is technically on his sophomore season, he was inactive all last season.
For tonights night cap, two first round rookies will take the field for the vikings and Seahawks.
Friday games might give us a chance to see Jamhyr Gibbs in action for the Lions. Baker Mayfield will start for the Bucs but they are going to give Trask the start next week. We will see who emerges and if they can be effective with that strong WR core. The Commanders are expect to play their starters vs Browns.
Saturday the Colts will see how Richardson does vs the Bills and whether he will start the season as QB1. Rochson Johnson will be a player to watch as the Bears play the Titans. He has a skill set that neither starter Khalil Herbert or RB2 D’Onta Foreman have so he could be primed for a big role this season. Especially if fields and the bears O break out this year. Bryce Young will start for the Panthers vs Jets. Will it be Aaron Rodgers or Zach Wilson again on the other side?
Sunday we might get some clarity on what the chiefs WR room will look like with the departure of JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hartman. Toney and MVS are not likely to play but the battle for WR3 will be on for Rice, Moore, and Ross.
Here is the full week’s TV schedule. (All times Eastern)
Thursday, Aug. 10:
Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots - 7 p.m. (NFL Network)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks - 10 p.m. (NFL Network)
Friday, Aug. 11:
New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions - 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 7 p.m.
Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals - 7 p.m. (NFL Network)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins - 7 p.m.
Washington Commanders vs. Cleveland Browns - 7:30 p.m.
Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals - 10 p.m. (NFL Network)
Saturday, Aug. 12:
Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills - 1 p.m.
Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears - 1 p.m. (NFL Network)
New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers - 4 p.m. (NFL Network)
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Dallas Cowboys - 5 p.m.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens - 7 p.m. (NFL Network)
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams - 9 p.m. (NFL Network)
Sunday, Aug. 13:
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints - 1 p.m. (NFL Network)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders - 4 p.m. (NFL Network)
I am prepared to be whelmed
I know it’s preseason, but Stroud may not even make it to the regular season with the way his line is playing.
Yes, especially because this is new England’s 2nd and 3rd string vs the Houston starters.
Belichek has always been a headache with his RBs but strong and Taylor have not impressed at all vs a bad Texans defense even if it is preseason. Rhamondre should be primed for a workhorse role
The fuck are the 9ers going to do with Lance? He played like a 4th stringer today.
So who is Ekeler’s handcuff? Kelley and Spiller both look pretty good tonight
Tank Dell, 5 catches 60 yards and a TD 👀👀
Mattison is the starter but Ty Chandler 👀
Stroud looking green
That was a good catch by Addison. They just missed the call
Dell looked pretty good on that catch and run. I was impressed with him at UH and I could see him being a dependable option in the NFL though probably never fantasy relevant
Edit: Dell has been big time this drive that was a big time catch off the bobble even if they overturn it