Overview
- Patriots quarterback Drake Maye coughed up a fumble in New England’s 48-18 win over Washington and drew public criticism from coach Mike Vrabel.
- Chicago’s Austin Booker powered the Bears to a 24-24 tie with the Dolphins by recording three sacks, forcing a fumble and delivering four quarterback hits.
- Dolphins starter Tua Tagovailoa completed 5-of-6 passes for 27 yards in his first preseason action since 2021 without throwing a turnover.
- Rookie Jaxson Dart led the Giants to a 34-25 victory over Buffalo by going 12-of-19 for 154 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut.
- Depth-chart evaluations continued as the Saints rotated three quarterbacks in a 27-13 loss to the Chargers and 49ers backups committed four turnovers in a 30-9 defeat.