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Brissett is expected to start Thursday's preseason game at Cincinnati, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Andrew Luck has received enough work in the first three games (32 pass attempts, five rushes) to not press his luck with a minor foot injury in tow. With Luck out of commission, Brissett will act as the starter in the Colts' exhibition finale, as he did 15 times last season. Entering the campaign as Luck's backup could lead Brissett to see the field this season, especially considering the former's injury woes the past few years.

Dobbs will start Thursday's preseason game against the Panthers.

Dobbs thus represents a lineup option for those trying their DFS luck in Thursday's full slate of preseason finales. More importantly, Dobbs' performance in the contest will help determine whether he or Mason Rudolph ends up as the Steelers' No. 3 QB this season.

Head coach Jason Garrett said Tuesday that Rush will enter the season as the backup quarterback, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Rush has not been a standout backup for the Cowboys since joining the team last season, but Garrett went on to praise Rush's body of work since the start of the offseason. Should starter Dak Prescott suffer an injury at any point this season, Dallas will not be in great standing with Rush as its current backup.

Boyle is expected to get more snaps for Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

With the Packers electing to have DeShone Kizer close out last week's loss to the Raiders, Boyle did not get a chance to play. Boyle is still not expected to make the team's final roster, but he should have plenty of chances to prove his worth Thursday.

Rodgers (illness), who did not practice Monday, is back at work Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Like many key starters throughout the league, Rodgers isn't in line to play in his team's preseason finale Thursday against the Chiefs. In that contest, look for reserve QB Tim Boyle to garner more snaps than Brett Hundley and DeShone Kizer.

Taylor (wrist/finger) won't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Lions, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Taylor suffered a bruised wrist and a dislocated pinkie in preseason action this past Thursday, but the plan to rest him in the team's preseason finale is due to coach Hue Jackson's decision to rest his starters, as opposed to any significant injury concerns. As a result, Baker Mayfield will draw the start this week before returning to backup duties behind Taylor when the Browns open their regular-season slate against the Steelers on Sept. 9.

Lynch is expected to play the entire second half of the Broncos' fourth preseason game Thursday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Lynch's demotion throughout the preseason has been widely publicized and the decision to play him behind Chad Kelly on Thursday suggests the Broncos are ready to move on from the former 2016 first-round pick. Playing well against third stringers in the second half of the fourth preseason game yields no upside for Lynch.

Mayfield could play the entire first half of Thursday's preseason game against the Lions, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Coach Hue Jackson confirmed that Mayfield will get the start, with potential to continue playing through the end of the first half. Jackson recently said he's leaning toward Mayfield over Drew Stanton to open the season as the team's No. 2 QB behind starter Tyrod Taylor.

Rodgers (illness) did not practice Monday, Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Rodgers' absence from practice Monday is thus not a major concern, and he'll continue to focus on his preparation for Week 1 action upon his return to the field. Per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rodgers won't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs, a game which will feature Brett Hundley, DeShone Kizer and possibly Tim Boyle.

White completed 17 of 22 passes for 157 yards and one interception in Sunday's preseason game against the Cardinals.

He was also sacked four times. The rookie QB put up better numbers in this one than Cooper Rush, his competition for the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, and while Rush was mostly facing Arizona's first-team defense while White took on the Cards' backups, it looks like this battle could extend into the final week of the preseason -- especially if the Cowboys decide they can't afford to devote three roster spots to quarterback.