NFL Preseason roundup
NFL Preseason roundup
Thursday’s games
Bills 24, Colts 16
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
With LeSean McCoy resting, and Frank Gore limited to two series, rookie running back Devin Singletary got the Buffalo Bills off to a running start in their win over the Indianapolis Colts. On Buffalo’s fourth drive, Singletary showed off the shiftiness that to led the Bills drafting him in the third round. He accounted for 16 yards rushing and 21 receiving as part of a 46-yard drive that ended with Matt Barkley hitting Cam Phillips for an 8-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring 51/2 minutes into the second quarter. Senorise Perry also scored on a 1-yard run, and running back TJ Yeldon followed an inconsistent training camp by losing a fumble at the Indianapolis 20. Bills starter Josh Allen completed 6 of 11 attempts for 66 yards over two series,.
Patriots 31, Lions 3
DETROIT
Jakobi Meyers caught two touchdown passes in an impressive preseason debut, and the New England Patriots drubbed the Detroit Lions. Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford didn’t play, and plenty of other key players were also spectators, but Meyers stood out for New England. The undrafted rookie caught scoring passes from Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham in the second quarter. He finished with six catches for 69 yards. Lions receiver Jermaine Kearse was carted off injured early in the first quarter, and that was the start of a dismal night for Detroit. The Patriots sacked Detroit quarterbacks nine times. Hoyer went 12 of 14 for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Former Youngstown State defensive end Derek Rivers had two sacks.
Ravens 29, Jaguars 0
BALTIMORE
Lamar Jackson directed two scoring drives in three possessions and the Baltimore Ravens’ defense throttled Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback Gardner Minshew in a victory. Preparing for his second NFL season, Jackson played the first quarter and went 4 for 6 for 59 yards and a touchdown. Jackson completed a 30-yarder to Chris Moore on his first throw of the night to set up a 52-yard field goal by Justin Tucker. Jackson’s second crack at the ball resulted in a four-and-out, but not long after that he capped his brief night of work with a 6-yard TD pass to Willie Snead for a 10-0 lead. Minshew was mercifully lifted after going 7 for 14 for 46 yards. The Ravens haven’t lost a preseason game since 2015, winning 14 straight.
Titans 27, Eagles 10
PHILADELPHIA
Nate Sudfeld left the sideline on a cart after injuring his left arm on a late hit in the second quarter of Philadelphia Eagles’ loss to the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee’s Ryan Tannehill tossed a pair of touchdown passes in his first game with his new team in his role as Marcus Mariota’s backup, and third-string quarterback Logan Woodside also threw two TD passes. Sudfeld fell backward after a personal foul by Isaiah Mack and immediately went to the sideline. Sudfeld threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Marken Michel and finished 10 of 18 for 177 yards. Mariota played one series, completing 4 of 8 for 24 yards. Tannehill was 12 of 16 for 130 yards.
Giants 31, Jets 22
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
Daniel Jones threw a touchdown pass in his only series and opened speculation on how long he will have to wait to replace Eli Manning in the Giants’ victory over the local rival Jets. Taking over after Manning had a three-and-out series, the sixth pick overall in the draft hit all five of his passes, the final one a perfect 12-yard throw to Bennie Fowler III in the right corner of the end zone. Sam Darnold and the Jets had looked just as good on their opening series for new coach Adam Gase, going 75 yards in seven plays. Darnold hit passes of 32 and 28 yards before finding Jamison Crowder from 3 yards. .
Dolphins 34, Falcons 27
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA.
Josh Rosen threw for 191 yards and directed three scoring drives of more than 60 yards to help the Miami Dolphins win against the Atlanta Falcons. Rosen went 13 for 20 with no touchdowns and one interception and played half the game. He’s competing for the quarterback job with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, who completed 2 of 5 passes for 20 yards. Atlanta backup Matt Schaub threw for 172 yards and led the team to four scores in the first half. Schaub went 12 for 19 for the Falcons (0-2), who have lost 10 consecutive exhibition games since 2017.
Associated Press