Top 4 NFL Preseason Matchups Worth Watching This Weekend
The NFL preseason offers several intriguing matchups featuring promising young quarterbacks and emerging talent. Here are the most compelling games to watch:
Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears
- Tua Tagovailoa returns with new weapons Will Fuller and Jaylen Waddle
- Justin Fields expected to play significant time (likely half or more)
- Bears' starters planned for 1-2 series (8-10 plays)
- Fields generating buzz in camp while competing with Andy Dalton
Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Trevor Lawrence makes his NFL debut
- Interest in Urban Meyer's deployment of Travis Etienne
- Questions about Laviska Shenault's role as potential WR1
- Browns featuring mostly veterans with few position battles
- Possible appearances from Odell Beckham Jr. and Donovan Peoples-Jones
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Focus on Bengals' concerning offensive camp reports
- Ja'Marr Chase's NFL debut expected
- Joe Burrow's status uncertain
- Limited interest in veteran-heavy Bucs
Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers
- Trey Lance's first game action in nearly two years
- Jimmy Garoppolo struggling to maintain starting role
- Chiefs' WR2 battle between Mecole Hardman, DeMarcus Robinson, and Byron Pringle
- Monitoring rookie Trey Smith on offensive line
- Limited playing time expected for Chiefs' stars
Each game offers unique storylines focused on rookie quarterbacks, position battles, and young talent development as teams prepare for the regular season.