Elite NFL expert reveals top daily Fantasy picks and lineups for NFL preseason Week 3 on Saturday for FanDuel, DraftKings

Tua Tagovailoa lost a fumble while under center against his former team on Friday night.

We’re thrilled to bring you comprehensive coverage and analysis of the day’s biggest storylines as roster cutdown day and the start of the 2026 NFL regular season draw closer. And don’t forget that we want to hear from you throughout. Either leave a comment in the above tab or email us at live@theathletic.com.

The Kansas City Chiefs tied the Seahawks 9-9 on Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium in both teams’ final preseason game. This one featured plenty of penalties and field goals, as well as a big sack from rookie defensive end R. Mason Thomas.

Tagovailoa has been working as the Falcons' starting quarterback while Michael Penix Jr. works back from ACL surgery. Tagovailoa didn't look good in Atlanta's first preseason game, completing 3-of-5 passes for 22 yards. Penix's status for Week 1 is up in the air, which made Tagovailoa's final preseason performance take on a little more importance.

By Field Level Media Aug 29 (Field Level Media) - Tyler Huntley threw for a first-quarter touchdown to open the scoring, Joe Fagnano threw a TD pass and added a scoring run and the host Baltimore Ravens completed an unbeaten preseason by thrashing the Washington Commanders 41-3 on Friday night.

On the first play from scrimmage Friday night, Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee faked a handoff and rolled right. His eyes found rookie first-round pick Makai Lemon in the flat, and McKee hit the wide receiver for a modest three-yard gain.

Former Northwestern running back Evan Hull delivered a statement performance in the Cardinals' preseason finale, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns while finishing with 118 total yards against the Packers.