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I know the last game of the exhibition season there is always easy money to be made on certain teams who will not be playing many starters and sometimes not even the top two quarterbacks on the team. Where do i find who is starting for the 4th week. Thank you in advance IE, and good luck this year bro.

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Stl..is playing there rehearsal this game vs baltimore.

nyjets..no starters will be in.

 

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Get Osweiler in the game. The Broncos haven't said what the quarterback rotation will be, but Peyton Manning certainly won't be in it.

Rookie quarterback Brock Osweiler's inexperience caught up to him a bit in the preseason, as it does for most any rookie at the position. Still, in the early days of camp, the Broncos had seen enough to consider Osweiler for the team's No. 2; in fact, some with the team said he was solidly on that track.

Even with his huge potential, however, he was still
the youngest quarterback on most teams' draft boards this past April and made just 15 career starts in college. He has struggled to get the offense moving in the last two outings ? he led the offense to two scoring drives in Chicago, but none since.

Still, no matter what the plan is for the season, he needs the gameday work. It would be an investment for the Broncos to get him in for some quality snaps in this one.

Also, it would be a good thing for Adam Weber to get a little time for his preseason efforts. He has done nothing but throw the ball well in practice and keep his nose to the football grindstone.

 

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz hasn't ruled out the possibility of using healthy starters, but whether quarterback Matthew Stafford will be a part of that group is unknown. Stafford practiced this week after injuring his left hand in Saturday's preseason game at the Oakland Raiders. ? Regardless, running back Mikel Leshoure figures to get substantial work in his second NFL game. He's set to serve a two-game suspension to start the regular season, so he'll have plenty of time to rest up. ? For better or worse, this game will provide an ample look at the Lions' secondary depth given injuries to Chris Houston (ankle) and Bill Bentley (shoulder).
Focal point: It's not yet clear whether the Lions will use a roster spot on rookie quarterback Kellen Moore or try to get him through waivers and onto their practice squad. Moore was always going to be a developmental player, and the Lions have typically had a No. 3 quarterback under Schwartz. But this could be an opportunity to add depth at another position. Moore could help himself with a strong showing Thursday.

 

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Packer Starters might play a series before giving way to reserves and players in competition for spots. ? The Packers would like to settle soon, if not Thursday night, a number of positions on their defense. Will Jerel Worthy or Mike Daniels be the nickel defensive tackle next to B.J. Raji? Who will start at cornerback in the base? Jarrett Bush, Sam Shields or Casey Hayward? What about at the second safety position in the nickel? Jerron McMillian, M.D. Jennings or Anthony Levine?
Focal point: It would be late at this point to turn back now, but backup quarterback Graham Harrell could give everyone a better feeling about his competency with an even performance Thursday night.

 

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Vikings Coach Leslie Frazier has ruled out most starters, including quarterback Christian Ponder. ? It's expected that strong-armed McLeod Bethel-Thompson will get the majority of playing time at quarterback. ? Someone can still win the punt return job with a strong showing Thursday night, be it Marcus Sherels or rookie Jarius Wright.
Focal point: The third running back on most teams don't get much action, but the Vikings' competition for that job has taken on significant meaning as Adrian Peterson continues his recovery from major knee surgery. It's not yet clear who will open the season behind Peterson and Toby Gerhart. Matt Asiata, Jordan Todman and Lex Hilliard are all in the mix and should get plenty of work Thursday night.

 

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Bears Most starters are expected to either sit or get minimal playing time. ? The Bears will find out how much depth they have, or don't have, at safety as Chris Conte continues to be sidelined by a shoulder injury and backup Brandon Hardin now sits on injured reserve. ? There is also a competition going on for the No. 3 running back between Armando Allen and Lorenzo Booker.
Focal point: The Bears failed in an attempt to claim punter Spencer Lanning as insurance against Adam Podlesh's hip flexor. That puts rookie Ryan Quigley in the spotlight Thursday. Can he do enough to replace Podlesh in Week 1 if needed?

 

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Browns, GAME PLAN: Pat Shurmur says his first-stringers will play ?very little if at all.? He said everyone else ?will play quite a bit.?

QUALITY TEST Browns defensive backs fighting for a roster spot won?t face Jay Cutler, but will be tested by veteran quarterbacks. The Bears figure to give a long playing shift to No. 2 QB Jason Campbell, who was picked one spot after Aaron Rodgers in the 2005 draft, at No. 25 overall. Campbell owns a 31-39 record as an NFL starter, mostly with the Redskins. Josh McCown, 13-20 as an NFL starter, also will play.

McCOY?S BIG CHANCE If things go according to plan, Brandon Weeden, who won?t face the Bears, will take every quarterback snap in the regular season. That means this could be Colt McCoy?s last action for a while. McCoy leads the Browns in the preseason with a 119.1 passer rating. Seneca Wallace is next at 74.4, followed by Weeden at 59.7.

PRICE IS WRONG The Bears? preseason rushing leader, Kahlil Bell, was cut last Thursday. The Bears didn?t want to pay a No. 3 running back $1.25 million. Bell has been with the Bears since 2009. The same principle could come into play with certain players as the Browns make their final cuts.

 

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Thank you buddy, great info.

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KC Chiefs...


1 Production from the starters. Yeah, it?s still only the preseason. But the Chiefs were atrocious last week against Seattle. They don?t want to head into the regular season carrying that kind of stink. The starters won?t play much, but getting something done in their little time will give them some momentum heading into next week.

2 No injuries. The Chiefs lost Tony Moeaki for the season because of an injury in the final preseason game last year and almost lost Matt Cassel. They have enough issues to deal with at this point without having to cover for an injured starter. The starters on each side of the ball should play a couple of possessions and no more,

3 Jacques Reeves. He?s a starting cornerback since the Chiefs will be playing without the injured Brandon Flowers and Jalil Brown. Reeves may start in the regular-season opener as well. A former starter in Houston and Dallas, Reeves needs to show he can still be a reliable cover corner, if not as dependable as Flowers.

4 Better run defense. The Chiefs have allowed more than 6 yards a carry to their opponents in two of their three games. That?s no way to win a division or make the playoffs. Tonight?s game might be nothing more than a dress rehearsal, but it?s also their last chance to correct the errors that have been plaguing them.

5 Rush the passer. The Chiefs had seven sacks in the first preseason game against the struggling Cardinals, but even four of those came in the fourth quarter. The rush has slowed since, with the Chiefs getting two sacks each against the Rams and Seahawks. The Chiefs will be playing in the regular-season opener next week without Tamba Hali, so it wouldn?t be a bad time for another one of their rushers to make himself known.

 

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Tennessee Titans fourth preseason game preview



The Tennessee Titans conclude the regular season tonight at LP Field with a game against the New Orleans Saints.

Mike Munchak indicated that both the offense and defensive first-team will play at least some snaps this week, with Jake Locker and the rest of the offense playing more than the defense. Locker got 37 snaps last week; I'd expect him to get more like 25 this week and possibly not that many.

Interesting though Locker's play will be, the game is biggest for the players who may still be on the roster bubble the day before the 53-man cutdown. Most of the roster jobs are locked up, but here are a couple spots where jobs may be won or lost:

Return man. I just wrote in the special teams analysis that I expect Darius Reynaud to be the man on both punt and kickoff returns. If he has more trouble catching the ball like he did last week, that may change. D.J. Woods, whom I don't expect to be on the team in a couple days go the work Reynaud (and Marc Mariani) didn't against the Cardinals. Whose job is it if Reynaud gets hurt or falters?
Depth receiver. Mariani was flashing as a receiver this preseason. Without him and with a likely suspension for Kenny Britt, there's probably a job out there. Given the offensive complexity, I think the Titans would prefer to give that job to one of the receivers they know rather than bring in a veteran who may have difficulty contributing immediately. I've been high on Michael Preston, but he hasn't had the production in games. He, Woods, and James Kirkendoll will probably get another chance at playing this week. Can they make Mike Munchak's job harder?
Defensive line. This was the hardest position for me when I filled out my 53-man roster prediction. Leger Douzable, whom I put on the roster bubble looking out, will not play, nor will Jurrell Casey and Sen'Derrick Marks. That means more snaps for guys like Zach Clayton, Malcom Sheppard, and Scott Solomon.
Defensive back depth. Chris Hawkins, Ryan Mouton, and (Al Afalava XOR Aaron Francisco). Two spots in my estimation. Who gets them? I have the idea they may go with six corners and three safeties. Francisco's special teams play, in particular, may change that equation, but are they comfortable enough with him on defense? Does Afalava have a role, or will Robert Johnson be the guy Jerry Gray was looking for in the Ruby defense?
No injuries. This would be one way for a job to open up. I left it off of last week's preview, and Marc Mariani got hurt. Four players on Injured Reserve, three of them returning contributors, is more than enough for this stage of the season.

 

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Carolina :



When the Panthers meet the Steelers Thursday night for their preseason finale, it'll be a chance for players fighting for the final roster spots to get extensive playing time and end the exhibition schedule on a high note.

And starters or not, preseason or not, the Steelers embody a particular brand of football.

"You're talking about not just who they are as Steelers players," Rivera said, "but the scheme."

Rivera, a former linebacker and defensive coordinator, has plenty of respect for Pittsburgh's defensive prowess under coordinator Dick LeBeau.

"LaBeau is one of the all-time great coordinators in this league," Rivera said. "This will be a real good challenge for our young guys, because they will be going against one of the best."

As for Carolina's defense, the players know what to expect from a Pittsburgh offense, including rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly.

"I'm from Cincinnati so I used to watch a lot of Steelers (games), twice a year, every year," Kuechly said. "They're big guys, they bruise, they run downhill and they're physical. That's a Pittsburgh team and we have to do our part to be just as physical and make some plays."

Here's a look at what to keep an eye on during the Panthers' final dress rehearsal before the start of the regular season.



SPOTS UP FOR GRABS: On Tuesday, Rivera said there are "probably a dozen (roster) spots" that he and the coaching staff are still assessing. By 9 p.m. Friday, NFL rosters must be trimmed from 75 to 53.

While players will be judged on their complete body of work throughout the offseason and preseason, Thursday night's game provides a final chance to impress before decisions are made.Expect players on the bubble to leave everything they have on the field.

WIDEOUTS AT FOREFRONT: The competition to make the roster at the wide receiver position has been a topic of discussion since training camp began, and the conclusion is near.

With Steve Smith, Brandon LaFell, and Davis Gettis (PUP) locked into spots, and Louis Murphy, Joe Adams and Kealoha Pilares likely assured one, that leaves Armanti Edwards, Seyi Ajirotutu, Jared Green and Lamont Bryant. Those four wideouts are battling for one, maybe two, spots.

DECIDING ON DBs: Similar competition is rounding out in the defensive backfield. Cornerbacks Chris Gamble, Captain Munnerlyn and Josh Norman along with safeties Charles Godfrey, Haruki Nakamura and Sherrod Martin appear locked in.

The remaining corners ? Josh Thomas, R.J. Stanford and Darius Butler ? are battling for one or two spots.

Similarly at safety, Reggie Smith, Jordan Pugh, Jonathan Nelson and D.J. Campbell are battling for one or two spots.

FRESH LEGS: Thursday will be kicker Justin Medlock and punter Brad Nortman's first opportunity to perform since winning their respective jobs.

The coaching staff will be looking for steady, productive outings from their specialists with the regular season fast-approaching. It'll be interesting to watch Medlock and Nortman execute without competition observing the action from the sideline.

CONFIDENCE AWAY FROM HOME: The Panthers first 2012 road trip was a success, defeating the Jets 17-12 in New York for their first preseason road win since 2007.

"It's a confidence builder," quarterback Cam Newton said.

Playing well away from home is critical for any team with playoff aspirations and the Panthers want to continue developing a winning mindset when they enter hostile environments.

 

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For the first three preseason games, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera has had a set number of plays in mind for his starters to run before pulling them.

But at Wednesday? practice, Rivera was coy about how he would use his starters, if at all, for Thursday?s final preseason contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

?They?re going to play minimal,? Rivera said. ?I mean, honestly, that?s it. We?re going to see how everybody feels tomorrow and we?ll go through the warm-ups and decide as we go through it.?

The coach said if this were the regular season, he would not rule anyone as out for Thursday?s contest. But there are several players who have not been at practice this week who will likely not play.

Those include running back Jonathan Stewart, who continues to nurse a sprained ankle suffered in the second quarter of Sunday?s game against the New York Jets. Wide receiver Steve Smith remains on crutches with a foot infection, but Rivera said the most veteran member of the Panthers is getting better each day.

?No, not worried about him. I think Steve will be ready to go (for Week 1),? Rivera said. ?You know Steve. It?s going to take an awful lot for him to miss a regular season game.?

Indeed, the 10-year wide receiver has missed only four regular season games due to injury since 2007.

As far as the healthy starters, Rivera has not ruled out the possibility of holding them out completely against the Steelers.

?These last two days have been really hot, very humid and it?s just hard to get your rest,? said Rivera, referring to the three days between games this week. ?So we have to be real careful with our guys, real smart and we?ll talk about it (Thursday) and make decisions.?

Starters played three series against the Houston Texans in the first preseason game. Against the Dolphins, the offensive starters played 21 plays through the end of the first quarter. On Sunday, the starters were in for 35 plays that took them into halftime.

 

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GREAT GREAT info IE . Thanks:toast:

 

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Detroit:



The Detroit Lions have one more tune-up before kicking off the regular season, a preseason tilt with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.

The primary focus for both teams will undoubtedly be staying healthy -- so expect plenty of starters to sit -- but the contest is important for players battling for spots at the end of the roster.

With that in mind, here are five things to watch during tonight's game.

Kellen needs to show more:
Rookie quarterback Kellen Moore is among the leaders in pass attempts this preseason, so the Lions already have a pretty good idea what he has to offer, but they'll get one more chance to evaluate the former Boise State star before deciding if they want to keep three quarterbacks.

Thus far, Moore has completed just 50 percent of his passes and struggled with his downfield accuracy.

What can the new guys contribute:
The Lions added two new players in the past week -- signing three-time special teams Pro Bowler Kassim Osgood and trading for cornerback Kevin Barnes.

It seems unlikely Detroit would hand Osgood a roster spot without seeing him perform in a game, even if it's just the fourth preseason contest.

Barnes told media after his first practice with the team on Tuesday that he didn't know if he would play against the Bills. He's an extremely intelligent guy (he scored higher than any other player in his draft class on the Wonderlic test), so he's probably picking up the playbook quickly. It also doesn't hurt that he's already seen Buffalo once this preseason as a member of the Washington Redskins.

Still looking for a golden leg:
The punting job remains an open competition between Ben Graham and Ryan Donahue. Graham is averaging more yards per boot, but Donahue holds a significant edge in the far more important net average.

Catching on:
Even after the first round of cuts, the Lions are still carrying nine wide receivers. We already know Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson, Titus Young and Ryan Broyles have jobs locked up, but Friday will be the last opportunity for guys like Patrick Edwards, Lance Long and Maurice Stovall to stake a claim for the one or two roster spots remaining.

Other players potentially fighting for jobs on Friday include safety Ricardo Silva, cornerbacks Jonte Green and Alphonso Smith and linebackers Doug Hogue and Carmen Messina.

See you later Leshoure:
In his professional debut against Oakland on Saturday, running back Mikel Leshoure didn't put up big numbers, but showed the ability to cut, accelerate and take a hit.

Leshoure should get a slightly longer look against the Bills, because starting Friday, he'll be suspended until the third week of the regular season. During the suspension, he will not be allowed to practice with the team.