Preseason Week 3 of the NFL includes 16 games to be played on August 27-29, 2026. These include plenty of playing time for the starters. The games of interest include the Los Angeles Chargers against the Rams and Miami against Atlanta. Similarly, New York Jets against the Giants, and Indianapolis against Detroit. Each game preview provides the depth chart, statistics, and head-to-head results.
NFL Preseason Week -3: Schedules
Date
Teams
Time Zones
Venue
ET
PT
IST
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers
7:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 AM (Next day)
Highmark Stadium, New York
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Cleveland Browns vs New England Patriots
8:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 AM (Next day)
Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers
8:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 AM (Next day)
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
10:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 AM (Next day)
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders
6:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 AM (Next day)
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons
7:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 AM (Next day)
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans
7:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 AM (Next day)
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 AM (Next day)
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
New York Jets vs New York Giants
7:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 AM (Next day)
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals
8:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 AM (Next day)
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals
8:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 AM (Next day)
Lambeau Field, Green Bay
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks
8:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 AM (Next day)
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints
8:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 AM (Next day)
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings
9:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 AM (Next day)
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
August 29, 2026 (Saturday)
Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions
1:00 PM
10:00 AM
10:30 PM
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
August 29, 2026 (Saturday)
Tennessee Titans vs Chicago Bears
6:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 AM (Next day)
Nissan Stadium, Nashville
NFL Match Previews
Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
Date: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) Time: 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | 7:30 AM IST (Next day) Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
NFL Depth Chart
Los Angeles Chargers
Offense
Position
Starter
Quarterback
Justin Herbert
Running Back
Omarion Hampton
Wide Receiver
Ladd McConkey
Wide Receiver
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Wide Receiver
Derius Davis
Tight End
Oronde Gadsden
Fullback
Alec Ingold
Left Tackle
Trey Pipkins III
Left Guard
Kayode Awosika
Center
Tyler Biadasz
Right Guard
Cole Strange
Right Tackle
Joe Alt
Defense
Position
Starter
Left Defensive End
Teair Tart
Nose Tackle
Dalvin Tomlinson
Right Defensive End
Jamaree Caldwell
Weakside Linebacker
Tuli Tuipulotu
Left Inside Linebacker
Daiyan Henley
Right Inside Linebacker
Denzel Perryman
Strongside Linebacker
Khalil Mack
Left Cornerback
Cam Hart
Strong Safety
Derwin James Jr.
Free Safety
Elijah Molden
Right Cornerback
Donte Jackson
Nickel Back
Tarheeb Still
Los Angeles Rams
Offense
Position
Starter
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford
Running Back
Kyren Williams
Wide Receiver
Xavier Smith
Wide Receiver
Davante Adams
Wide Receiver
Jordan Whittington
Tight End
Colby Parkinson
Left Tackle
David Queensberry
Left Guard
Steve Avila
Center
Coleman Shelton
Right Guard
Kevin Dotson
Right Tackle
Warren McClendon Jr.
Defense
Position
Starter
Left Defensive End
Larrell Murchison
Nose Tackle
Poona Ford
Right Defensive End
Braden Fiske
Weakside Linebacker
Byron Young
Left Inside Linebacker
Nate Landman
Right Inside Linebacker
Omar Speights
Strongside Linebacker
Desjuan Johnson
Left Cornerback
Jaylen Watson
Strong Safety
Kamren Kinchens
Free Safety
Kam Curl
Right Cornerback
Trent McDuffie
Nickel Back
Quentin Lake
Team Statistics and Analysis
Statistical Category
Los Angeles Rams (2-0)
Los Angeles Chargers (1-1)
Recent Results
W 20-12 vs KC W 34-0 vs NO
W 27-7 vs HOU L 17-41 vs SF
Points Per Game
30.5
21.6
Opponent Points Per Game
20.4
20.0
Net Passing Yards Per Game
268.1
212.2
Rushing Yards Per Game
126.6
121.6
Opponent Passing Yards/G
216.7
179.9
Opponent Rushing Yards/G
110.8
105.4
Head-to-Head History
Category
Total
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Rams
Total Matches
18
8
10
Total Goals
867
444
423
NFL Preseason
5
2
3
National Football League
13
6
7
Analysis
The Los Angeles Rams came up with stronger preseason momentum and impressive roster depth. They have remained strong and all-time favorites. Their running game has also averaged 126.6 yards per game. The Chargers will start Justin Herbert briefly, but their rushing attack has struggled. The Rams look better prepared and should win.
The Pick: Los Angeles Rams
Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons
Date: August 28, 2026 (Friday) Time: 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | 4:30 AM IST (Next day) Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
NFL Depth Chart
Miami Dolphins
Offense
Position
Player Name
Quarterback
Malik Willis
Running Back
De’Von Achane
Wide Receiver
Malik Washington
Wide Receiver
Jalen Tolbert
Wide Receiver
Caleb Douglas
Tight End
Greg Dulcich
Fullback
DJ Herman
Left Tackle
Patrick Paul
Left Guard
Kadyn Proctor
Center
Aaron Brewer
Right Guard
Jonah Savaiinaea
Right Tackle
Austin Jackson
Defense
Position
Player Name
Left Defensive End
Chop Robinson
Left Defensive Tackle
Matthew Butler
Right Defensive Tackle
Zeek Biggers
Right Defensive End
Josh Uche
Weakside Linebacker
Kyle Louis
Middle Linebacker
Tyrel Dodson
Strongside Linebacker
Willie Gay Jr.
Left Cornerback
Jason Marshall Jr.
Strong Safety
Dante Trader Jr.
Free Safety
Zayne Anderson
Right Cornerback
JuJu Brents
Nickel Back
Chris Johnson
Atlanta Falcons
Offense
Position
Player Name
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa
Running Back
Bijan Robinson
Wide Receiver
Drake London
Wide Receiver
Jahan Dotson
Wide Receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus
Tight End
Kyle Pitts Sr.
Left Tackle
Jake Matthews
Left Guard
Matthew Bergeron
Center
Ryan Neuzil
Right Guard
Chris Lindstrom
Right Tackle
Jawaan Taylor
Defense
Position
Player Name
Left Defensive End
Brandon Dorlus
Nose Tackle
Da’Shawn Hand
Right Defensive End
Zach Harrison
Weakside Linebacker
Za’Darius Smith
Left Inside Linebacker
Divine Deablo
Right Inside Linebacker
Christian Harris
Strongside Linebacker
Samson Ebukam
Left Cornerback
A.J. Terrell Jr.
Strong Safety
Jessie Bates III
Free Safety
Xavier Watts
Right Cornerback
Mike Hughes
Nickel Back
Darnay Holmes
Team Statistics and Analysis
Statistical Category
Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
Miami Dolphins (0-2)
Recent Results
L 7-27 vs DEN W 34-6 vs IND
L 7-20 vs WAS L 3-26 vs NYG
Points Per Game
20.8
20.4
Opponent Points Per Game
23.6
24.9
Net Passing Yards Per Game
207.2
180.5
Rushing Yards Per Game
125.8
120.2
Opponent Passing Yards/G
200.4
216.4
Opponent Rushing Yards/G
126.2
132.4
Head-to-Head History
Category
Total
Miami Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons
Total Matches
18
12
6
Total Goals
721
392
329
NFL Preseason
3
2
1
National Football League
15
10
5
Analysis
Atlanta Falcons enter the preseason finale with their starters expected to play. Their quarterback depth also looks strong, with Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush providing quality options. Miami has struggled badly on offense and defense during the preseason. Their poor scoring and weak run defense could hurt again. Atlanta should win this matchup.
The Pick: Atlanta Falcons
New York Jets vs New York Giants
Date: August 28, 2026 (Friday) Time: 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | 5:00 AM IST (Next day) Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
NFL Depth Chart
New York Jets
Offense
Position
Player Name
Quarterback
Geno Smith
Running Back
Braelon Allen
Wide Receiver
Garrett Wilson
Wide Receiver
Adonai Mitchell
Wide Receiver
Omar Cooper Jr.
Tight End
Mason Taylor
Fullback
Andrew Beck
Left Tackle
Olu Fashanu
Left Guard
Dylan Parham
Center
Josh Myers
Right Guard
Joe Tippmann
Right Tackle
Armand Membou
Defense
Position
Player Name
Left Defensive End
Kingsley Enagbare
Left Defensive Tackle
T’Vondre Sweat
Right Defensive Tackle
Harrison Phillips
Right Defensive End
Will McDonald IV
Weakside Linebacker
Demario Davis
Middle Linebacker
Jamien Sherwood
Strongside Linebacker
Kiko Mauigoa
Left Cornerback
Azareye’h Thomas
Strong Safety
Andre Cisco
Free Safety
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Right Cornerback
Brandon Stephens
Nickel Back
Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
New York Giants
Offense
Position
Player Name
Quarterback
Jaxson Dart
Running Back
Cam Skattebo
Wide Receiver
Darnell Mooney
Wide Receiver
Darius Slayton
Wide Receiver
Odell Beckham Jr.
Tight End
Isaiah Likely
Fullback
Patrick Ricard
Left Tackle
Andrew Thomas
Left Guard
Jon Runyan
Center
Bryan Hudson
Right Guard
Evan Neal
Right Tackle
Jermaine Eluemunor
Defense
Position
Player Name
Left Defensive End
Shelby Harris
Nose Tackle
DJ Reader
Right Defensive End
Darius Alexander
Weakside Linebacker
Brian Burns
Left Inside Linebacker
Arvell Reese
Right Inside Linebacker
Tremaine Edmunds
Strongside Linebacker
Abdul Carter
Left Cornerback
Korie Black
Strong Safety
Tyler Nubin
Free Safety
Jevon Holland
Right Cornerback
Deonte Banks
Nickel Back
Ar’Darius Washington
Team Statistics and Analysis
Statistical Category
New York Giants (1-1)
New York Jets (0-2)
Recent Results
L 13-10 vs MIN W 26-3 vs MIA
L 16-24 vs TB L 10-17 vs PIT
Points Per Game
22.4
17.6
Opponent Points Per Game
25.8
29.6
Net Passing Yards Per Game
204.4
140.3
Rushing Yards Per Game
129.1
123.3
Opponent Passing Yards/G
214.2
216.1
Opponent Rushing Yards/G
145.3
139.5
Head-to-Head History
Category
Total
New York Jets (W)
New York Giants (W)
Total Matches
20
11
9
Total Goals
800
383
417
NFL Preseason
5
4
1
National Football League
15
7
8
Analysis
New York Giants have a better balance in both their offense and defense structure. The stats clearly showed both teams’ strength in their home and opponents’ areas. Their passing yards per game are greater when compared to the Jets. The Giants have a disciplined formation on the field. Even though their h-2-h records had a slight edge for the Jets, their current offense and defense are struggling to move. This gives the Giants an added advantage in this NFL match.
The Pick: New York Giants
Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions
Date: August 29, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
NFL Depth Chart
Indianapolis Colts
Offense
Position
Player Name
Quarterback
Daniel Jones
Running Back
Jonathan Taylor
Wide Receiver
Ashton Dulin
Wide Receiver
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
Wide Receiver
Keenan Allen
Tight End
Mo Alie-Cox
Left Tackle
Bernhard Raimann
Left Guard
Quenton Nelson
Center
Tanor Bortolini
Right Guard
Matt Goncalves
Right Tackle
Jalen Travis
Defense
Position
Player Name
Left Defensive End
Arden Key
Left Defensive Tackle
Grover Stewart
Right Defensive Tackle
DeForest Buckner
Right Defensive End
Laiatu Latu
Weakside Linebacker
Akeem Davis-Gaither
Middle Linebacker
CJ Allen
Strongside Linebacker
Bryce Boettcher
Left Cornerback
Mekhi Blackmon
Strong Safety
A.J. Haulcy
Free Safety
Cam Bynum
Right Cornerback
Johnathan Edwards
Nickel Back
Justin Walley
Detroit Lions
Offense
Position
Player Name
Quarterback
Jared Goff
Running Back
Jahmyr Gibbs
Wide Receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Wide Receiver
Jameson Williams
Wide Receiver
Isaac TeSlaa
Tight End
Brock Wright
Left Tackle
Penei Sewell
Left Guard
Christian Mahogany
Center
Juice Scruggs
Right Guard
Tate Ratledge
Right Tackle
Blake Miller
Defense
Position
Player Name
Left Defensive End
Aidan Hutchinson
Left Defensive Tackle
Alim McNeill
Right Defensive Tackle
Levi Onwuzurike
Right Defensive End
DJ Wonnum
Weakside Linebacker
Derrick Barnes
Middle Linebacker
Jack Campbell
Strongside Linebacker
Erick Hunter
Left Cornerback
Rock Ya-Sin
Strong Safety
Avonte Maddox
Free Safety
Chuck Clark
Right Cornerback
Keith Abney II
Nickel Back
Roger McCreary
Team Statistics and Analysis
Statistical Category
Detroit Lions (1-1)
Indianapolis Colts (0-1-1)
Recent Results
L 14-16 vs CINW 17-13 vs WSH
T 13-13 vs NE L 6-34 vs ATL
Points Per Game
28.3
27.4
Opponent Points Per Game
24.3
24.2
Net Passing Yards Per Game
253.1
227.8
Rushing Yards Per Game
120.1
118.1
Opponent Passing Yards/G
217.4
101.9
Opponent Rushing Yards/G
114.5
123.5
Head-to-Head History
Category
Total
Indianapolis Colts (W)
Detroit Lions (W)
Total Matches
60
27
30
Total Goals
2,648
1,314
1,334
NFL Preseason
2
1
1
National Football League
58
26
29
Analysis
The Detroit Lions will enter the final preseason with strong dominance on the ground. According to the stats, the Detroit Lions have 253.1 more net passing yards per game than the Colts. Similarly, in the records of the preseason and NFL regular season also better than the Colts. Detroit’s physical strength gives them the edge and should secure a win over the Colts.
The Pick: Detroit Lions
Conclusion
NFL preseason week 3 will show us the Rams’ attacking ability and Atlanta’s defensive ability. Similarly, the Giants’ attack in a structured format and Detroit’s dominance on the ground. Their head-to-head context will give you their recent form for this upcoming NFL match. The preseason has come to an end, and now everyone will focus on their teams’ performance in the regular season.
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