Overview

• The NFL deadline to trim to 53 players is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, setting the stage for waivers and practice-squad moves.
• Veteran cornerback Parry Nickerson bolstered his case with a leaping first-quarter interception on a jumped out route.
• Jake Elliott connected from 51 and 53 yards, reinforcing confidence in his long-range kicking after last season’s struggles.
• Rookie quarterback Kyle McCord took every snap and went 15-for-35 for 136 yards with one interception, highlighting ongoing development needs.
• Coaches still face unresolved questions at CB2 and along the backup offensive line after uneven preseason showings.