{"id":17516,"date":"2026-08-26T12:14:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/?p=17516"},"modified":"2026-08-26T12:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:14:30","slug":"nfl-2026-27-preseason-game-week-3-stats-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/nfl-2026-27-preseason-game-week-3-stats-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL 2026-27: Preseason Game Week \u2013 3 Stats &#038; Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-season-overview\">NFL Season Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bet-ad js-bet-ad-insert\" data-size=\"responsive\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-preseason-week-3-schedules\">NFL Preseason Week -3: Schedules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>Time Zones<\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ET<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PT<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 27, 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><\/td><td>Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers<\/td><td>7:00 PM<\/td><td>4:00 PM<\/td><td>4:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Highmark Stadium, New York<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 27, 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Cleveland Browns vs New England Patriots<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 27, 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><\/td><td>Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 27, 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams<\/td><td>10:00 PM<\/td><td>7:00 PM<\/td><td>7:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td><td>Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders<\/td><td>6:00 PM<\/td><td>3:00 PM<\/td><td>3:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>M&amp;T Bank Stadium, Baltimore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons<\/td><td>7:00 PM<\/td><td>4:00 PM<\/td><td>4:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td><td>Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans<\/td><td>7:00 PM<\/td><td>4:00 PM<\/td><td>4:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>4:30 PM<\/td><td>5:00 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td><td>New York Jets vs New York Giants<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>4:30 PM<\/td><td>5:00 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals&nbsp;<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td><td>Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Lambeau Field, Green Bay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks&nbsp;<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td><td>Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Arlington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 28, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings<\/td><td>9:00 PM<\/td><td>6:00 PM<\/td><td>6:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Empower Field at Mile High, Denver<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 29, 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/td><td>Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions<\/td><td>1:00 PM<\/td><td>10:00 AM<\/td><td>10:30 PM<\/td><td>Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>August 29, 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tennessee Titans vs Chicago Bears<\/td><td>6:00 PM<\/td><td>3:00 PM<\/td><td>3:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Nissan Stadium, Nashville<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-match-previews\">NFL Match Previews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-chargers-vs-los-angeles-rams\"><strong>Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> August 27, 2026 (Thursday)<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | 7:30 AM IST (Next day)<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SoFi Stadium, Inglewood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-depth-chart\">NFL Depth Chart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-chargers\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Justin Herbert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Omarion Hampton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Ladd McConkey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>KeAndre Lambert-Smith<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Derius Davis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Oronde Gadsden<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Alec Ingold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Trey Pipkins III<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kayode Awosika<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Tyler Biadasz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Cole Strange<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Joe Alt<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Teair Tart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Dalvin Tomlinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jamaree Caldwell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuli Tuipulotu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Daiyan Henley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Denzel Perryman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Khalil Mack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Cam Hart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Derwin James Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Elijah Molden<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Donte Jackson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Tarheeb Still<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-rams\">Los Angeles Rams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-0\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Matthew Stafford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Kyren Williams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Xavier Smith<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Davante Adams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jordan Whittington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Colby Parkinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>David Queensberry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Steve Avila<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Coleman Shelton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Kevin Dotson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Warren McClendon Jr.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-0\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Larrell Murchison<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Poona Ford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Braden Fiske<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Byron Young<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Nate Landman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Omar Speights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Desjuan Johnson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Jaylen Watson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kamren Kinchens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Kam Curl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Trent McDuffie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Quentin Lake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-team-statistics-and-analysis\">Team Statistics and Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Statistical Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Los Angeles Rams (2-0)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Los Angeles Chargers (1-1)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recent Results<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>W 20-12 vs KC W 34-0 vs NO<\/td><td>W 27-7 vs HOU L 17-41 vs SF<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Points Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>30.5<\/td><td>21.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Points Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>20.4<\/td><td>20.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Passing Yards Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>268.1<\/td><td>212.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rushing Yards Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>126.6<\/td><td>121.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Passing Yards\/G<\/strong><\/td><td>216.7<\/td><td>179.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Rushing Yards\/G<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>110.8<\/td><td>105.4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-history\">Head-to-Head History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Los Angeles Chargers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Matches<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>18<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Goals<\/strong><\/td><td>867<\/td><td>444<\/td><td>423<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NFL Preseason<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>National Football League<\/strong><\/td><td>13<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-analysis\">Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Los Angeles Rams<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miami-dolphins-vs-atlanta-falcons\"><strong>Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> August 28, 2026 (Friday)<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | 4:30 AM IST (Next day)<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-depth-chart-0\">NFL Depth Chart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miami-dolphins\">Miami Dolphins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-1\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Malik Willis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>De&#8217;Von Achane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Malik Washington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Jalen Tolbert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Caleb Douglas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Greg Dulcich<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>DJ Herman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Patrick Paul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kadyn Proctor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Aaron Brewer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jonah Savaiinaea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Austin Jackson<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-1\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Chop Robinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Matthew Butler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Zeek Biggers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><\/td><td>Josh Uche<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kyle Louis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Middle Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Tyrel Dodson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Willie Gay Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Jason Marshall Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Dante Trader Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Zayne Anderson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>JuJu Brents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Chris Johnson<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-atlanta-falcons\">Atlanta Falcons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-2\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tua Tagovailoa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Bijan Robinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Drake London<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Jahan Dotson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Olamide Zaccheaus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Kyle Pitts Sr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jake Matthews<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Matthew Bergeron<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Ryan Neuzil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Chris Lindstrom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jawaan Taylor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-2\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Brandon Dorlus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Da&#8217;Shawn Hand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Zach Harrison<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Za&#8217;Darius Smith<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Divine Deablo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Christian Harris<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Samson Ebukam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>A.J. Terrell Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jessie Bates III<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Xavier Watts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Mike Hughes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Darnay Holmes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-team-statistics-and-analysis-0\">Team Statistics and Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Statistical Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Atlanta Falcons (1-1)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Miami Dolphins (0-2)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recent Results<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>L 7-27 vs DEN W 34-6 vs IND<\/td><td>L 7-20 vs WAS L 3-26 vs NYG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Points Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>20.8<\/td><td>20.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Points Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>23.6<\/td><td>24.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Passing Yards Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>207.2<\/td><td>180.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rushing Yards Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>125.8<\/td><td>120.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Passing Yards\/G<\/strong><\/td><td>200.4<\/td><td>216.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Rushing Yards\/G<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>126.2<\/td><td>132.4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-history-0\">Head-to-Head History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Atlanta Falcons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Matches<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>18<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Goals<\/strong><\/td><td>721<\/td><td>392<\/td><td>329<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NFL Preseason<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>National Football League<\/strong><\/td><td>15<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-analysis-0\">Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Atlanta Falcons<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-york-jets-vs-new-york-giants\">New York Jets vs New York Giants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> August 28, 2026 (Friday)<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | 5:00 AM IST (Next day)<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-depth-chart-1\">NFL Depth Chart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-york-jets\">New York Jets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-3\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Geno Smith<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Braelon Allen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Garrett Wilson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Adonai Mitchell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Omar Cooper Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Mason Taylor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Andrew Beck<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Olu Fashanu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Dylan Parham<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Josh Myers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Joe Tippmann<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Armand Membou<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-3\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kingsley Enagbare<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>T&#8217;Vondre Sweat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Harrison Phillips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><\/td><td>Will McDonald IV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Demario Davis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Middle Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Jamien Sherwood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kiko Mauigoa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Azareye&#8217;h Thomas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Andre Cisco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Minkah Fitzpatrick<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Brandon Stephens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Jarvis Brownlee Jr.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-york-giants\">New York Giants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-4\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jaxson Dart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Cam Skattebo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Darnell Mooney<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Darius Slayton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Odell Beckham Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Isaiah Likely<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Patrick Ricard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Andrew Thomas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jon Runyan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Bryan Hudson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Evan Neal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Jermaine Eluemunor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-4\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Shelby Harris<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>DJ Reader<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Darius Alexander<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Brian Burns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Arvell Reese<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Tremaine Edmunds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Abdul Carter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Korie Black<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tyler Nubin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Jevon Holland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Deonte Banks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Ar&#8217;Darius Washington<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-team-statistics-and-analysis-1\">Team Statistics and Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Statistical Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New York Giants (1-1)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New York Jets (0-2)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recent Results<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>L 13-10 vs MIN W 26-3 vs MIA<\/td><td>L 16-24 vs TB L 10-17 vs PIT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Points Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>22.4<\/td><td>17.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Points Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>25.8<\/td><td>29.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Passing Yards Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>204.4<\/td><td>140.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rushing Yards Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>129.1<\/td><td>123.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Passing Yards\/G<\/strong><\/td><td>214.2<\/td><td>216.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Rushing Yards\/G<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>145.3<\/td><td>139.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-history-1\">Head-to-Head History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New York Jets (W)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New York Giants (W)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Matches<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>20<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Goals<\/strong><\/td><td>800<\/td><td>383<\/td><td>417<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NFL Preseason<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>National Football League<\/strong><\/td><td>15<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-analysis-1\">Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New York Giants have a better balance in both their offense and defense structure. The stats clearly showed both teams&#8217; strength in their home and opponents&#8217; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> New York Giants<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indianapolis-colts-vs-detroit-lions\">Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> August 29, 2026 (Saturday)<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-depth-chart-2\">NFL Depth Chart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indianapolis-colts\">Indianapolis Colts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-5\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Daniel Jones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Jonathan Taylor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Ashton Dulin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Nick Westbrook-Ikhine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Keenan Allen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Mo Alie-Cox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Bernhard Raimann<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Quenton Nelson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tanor Bortolini<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Matt Goncalves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jalen Travis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-5\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Arden Key<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Grover Stewart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>DeForest Buckner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><\/td><td>Laiatu Latu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Akeem Davis-Gaither<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Middle Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>CJ Allen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Bryce Boettcher<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Mekhi Blackmon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>A.J. Haulcy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Cam Bynum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Johnathan Edwards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Justin Walley<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-detroit-lions\">Detroit Lions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-6\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jared Goff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Amon-Ra St. Brown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Jameson Williams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Isaac TeSlaa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Brock Wright<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Penei Sewell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Christian Mahogany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Juice Scruggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Tate Ratledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Blake Miller<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-6\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Aidan Hutchinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Alim McNeill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Levi Onwuzurike<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><\/td><td>DJ Wonnum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Derrick Barnes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Middle Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Jack Campbell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Erick Hunter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Rock Ya-Sin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Avonte Maddox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Chuck Clark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Keith Abney II<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Roger McCreary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-team-statistics-and-analysis-2\">Team Statistics and Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Statistical Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Detroit Lions (1-1)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Indianapolis Colts (0-1-1)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recent Results<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>L 14-16 vs CINW 17-13 vs WSH<\/td><td>T 13-13 vs NE L 6-34 vs ATL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Points Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>28.3<\/td><td>27.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Points Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>24.3<\/td><td>24.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Passing Yards Per Game<\/strong><\/td><td>253.1<\/td><td>227.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rushing Yards Per Game<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>120.1<\/td><td>118.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Passing Yards\/G<\/strong><\/td><td>217.4<\/td><td>101.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opponent Rushing Yards\/G<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>114.5<\/td><td>123.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-history-2\">Head-to-Head History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Indianapolis Colts (W)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Detroit Lions (W)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Matches<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>60<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Goals<\/strong><\/td><td>2,648<\/td><td>1,314<\/td><td>1,334<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NFL Preseason<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>National Football League<\/strong><\/td><td>58<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>29<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-analysis-2\">Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s physical strength gives them the edge and should secure a win over the Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Detroit Lions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NFL preseason week 3 will show us the Rams\u2019 attacking ability and Atlanta\u2019s defensive ability. Similarly, the Giants\u2019 attack in a structured format and Detroit\u2019s dominance on the ground. Their head-to-head context will give you their recent form for this upcoming NFL match. 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