NFL 2026-27: Preseason Game Week – 3 Stats & Picks

NFL Season Overview

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.