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Jordan Love QB | GB
Packers' Jordan Love: MRI comes back clean
Love underwent on MRI on his right shoulder Sunday, which didn't reveal any damage, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Coach Matt LaFleur told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette following Saturday's preseason loss to the Texans that Love exited the contest after his throwing shoulder was "dinged" on a strip sack at the end of the first half. Per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, Love's ensuing comments that it felt "a little strain-ish" -- but that he was "feeling good" -- have come to pass after Sunday's evaluation. With an expectation that'll miss no time due to the health concern, we should see Love out on the practice field in his typical capacity this week.
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Davis Mills QB | HOU
Texans' Davis Mills: Preseason performance like camp
Mills completed 11 of 22 passes for 112 yards with one interception in Saturday's 26-7 win over the Packers in preseason Week 1.
Mills entered early after starter Tyrod Taylor played one series and threw up a performance much like his action during camp -- some strong throws, some misses and a turnover. Mills did engineer a couple of scoring drives before giving way to Jeff Driskel early in the third quarter, which established the quarterback pecking order entering the regular season. Presuming the Texans are not in competition for a playoff spot, they'll eventually need to get Mills on the field to evaluate him as the starting QB for 2022.
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Case Keenum QB | CHI
Browns' Case Keenum: Starts preseason opener
Keenum completed 12 of 17 attempts for 115 yards in Saturday's 23-13 win over Jacksonville in preseason Week 1.
The Browns held starter Baker Mayfield out, so Keenum naturally stepped in. He played the first three series, engineered two scoring drives (both field goals) and established a rhythm with offensive regulars who were not held out, such as Donovan Peoples-Jones and Rashard Higgins. Keenum appeared in just two games (15 snaps) last season.
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Tyrod Taylor QB | GB
Texans' Tyrod Taylor: Sharp in brief appearance
Taylor completed all four of his passes for 40 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Packers. He didn't throw a touchdown or an interception.
With Deshaun Watson's status for the season and with the Texans still very much up in the air, Taylor could be the Week 1 starter for Houston, and he was treated as such in the team's preseason opener. The veteran QB looked sharp on the opening drive, leading the Texans to a field goal before giving way to Davis Mills. Taylor has seen little action over the last three seasons, but the last time he started in 2017 for the Bills, he posted modest passing numbers while supplying enough production as a runner to give him some fantasy utility in 2QB and superflex formats. Whether the 32-year-old still can make an impact with his legs remains to be seen, however, as he stayed firmly in the pocket during his one series Saturday.
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Kyle Trask QB | CAR
Buccaneers' Kyle Trask: Rough preseason debut
Trask completed four of 15 passes for 35 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Bengals.
The rookie entered the game midway through the third quarter as Tampa Bay's fourth QB of the night and did not look ready for prime time. Trask, taken in the second round of the 2021 draft, is purely a developmental project with Tom Brady locked into the starting role and veteran Blaine Gabbert in the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. The Bucs' season likely would be in a massive tailspin if the 23-year-old were to get any regular-season reps.
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Nathan Peterman QB | ATL
Raiders' Nathan Peterman: Plays full game in preseason opener
Peterman completed 29 of 39 passes for 246 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Raiders' 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday night. He also rushed six times for 32 yards.
With Derek Carr getting the night off and Marcus Mariota (leg) warming up but not playing, Peterman went the entire way and delivered a solid performance on the stat sheet. However, he also took four sacks and threw an interception at the Seahawks' 32-yard line late in the second quarter. Peterman projects to see plenty of action in the Raiders' two remaining exhibitions as well, but he's likely to still slot in behind Marcus Mariota on the depth chart behind Carr to open the season.
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Marcus Mariota QB | WAS
Raiders' Marcus Mariota: Doesn't see action Saturday
Mariota (leg) was in uniform but did not see any action in the Raiders' 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday night.
The veteran signal-caller was ultimately given the night off despite warming up before the game. Mariota saw Nathan Peterman go the whole way for the Raiders under center, but the latter is still likely to open the season as the No. 3 quarterback behind him.
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Patrick Mahomes QB | KC
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Plays one drive Saturday
Mahomes completed one of two passes for four yards in Saturday's 19-16 preseason win over the 49ers.
Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for a four-yard gain on the first drive, but his second and final pass of the night was dropped by Mecole Hardman. Most importantly, Mahomes and the rest of the starters left the exhibition game healthy. He likely won't play much more this preseason as he gears up for his fourth year as the Chiefs' starting quarterback. Last season, the Texas Tech product completed 66 percent of his passes for 4,740 yards, 38 touchdowns and six interceptions, and he added 308 yards and two scores on the ground.
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Jimmy Garoppolo QB | LAR
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: Completes all three passes
Garoppolo completed all three of his passes for 26 yards in Saturday's 19-16 preseason loss to the Chiefs.
Garoppolo started Saturday's preseason opener and played just one drive, connecting on three short passes before putting on the headset and watching Trey Lance -- the No. 3 overall pick -- and Josh Rosen finish the game under center. Lance had the play of the night with an 80-yard touchdown throw to Trent Sherfield on his second possession; however, the rookie completed just five of 14 passes for 128 yards and a score. Garoppolo seemingly still has the starting job for now, but his leash is short, and a strong end to the preseason by Lance will only increase the pressure.
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Jake Browning QB | TB
Vikings' Jake Browning: Struggles in preseason debut
Browning went 5-for-10 for 31 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown in Saturday's preseason loss to Denver.
Browning had drawn praise in camp, but he struggled Saturday by making a poor throw on a pick-six and struggling with his accuracy. It looked like he had a shot to overtake Kellen Mond for the backup quarterback job, but this outing likely sets him back significantly in the competition.