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Who’s Starting, Who’s Sitting for Preseason Week 3?
By Brady Trettenero in NFL Football
Updated: August 23, 2024 at 11:34 pm EDTPublished:
- Which NFL players are taking the field in the final week of preseason action?
- Among the starting players is Chicago Bears’ projected backup QB Tyson Bagent
- Read below for a full list of starting/ resting players in NFL preseason Week 3
The third and final week of the 2024 NFL preseason is set to kick off, with all 32 teams taking the field. While many starters will likely see limited action to avoid injuries, there are still several notable players to keep an eye on.
In this article, we will track which key players are playing and which ones are sitting in NFL Preseason Week 3.
Who is Playing in Preseason Week 3?
| Team | Notable Starters Playing | Notable Players Resting/Sitting Out |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | QB Clayton Tune, QB Desmond Ridder | QB Kyler Murray, most starters |
| Atlanta Falcons | RB Spencer Brown | QB Kirk Cousins, WR Rondale Moore, most starters |
| Baltimore Ravens | QB Josh Johnson, QB Devin Leary, QB Emory Jones | QB Lamar Jackson, RB Derrick Henry, TE Mark Andrews, most starters |
| Buffalo Bills | QB Josh Allen, LB Matt Milano, most starters | |
| Carolina Panthers | QB Bryce Young, most starters | RB Miles Sanders |
| Chicago Bears | QB Tyson Bagent | QB Caleb Williams, most starters |
| Cincinnati Bengals | WR Jermaine Burton, WR Trayveon Williams | QB Joe Burrow, WR Ja’Marr Chase, most starters |
| Cleveland Browns | RB Nick Chubb, DE Myles Garrett, most starters | |
| Dallas Cowboys | RB Deuce Vaughn | QB Dak Prescott, RB Tony Pollard, most starters |
| Denver Broncos | QB Jarrett Stidham, QB Zach Wilson | QB Bo Nix, WR Jerry Jeudy, most starters |
| Detroit Lions | – | QB Jared Goff, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, most starters |
| Green Bay Packers | – | QB Jordan Love, RB AJ Dillon, most starters |
| Houston Texans | – | QB C.J. Stroud, RB Dameon Pierce, most starters |
| Indianapolis Colts | QB Anthony Richardson, QB Sam Ehlinger, QB Kedon Slovis | RB Jonathan Taylor, WR Michael Pittman Jr., most starters |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | QB Mac Jones, QB Trevor Lawrence | WR Calvin Ridley, most starters |
| Kansas City Chiefs | QB Chris Oladokun, RB Deneric Prince | QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce, most starters |
| Las Vegas Raiders | – | QB Jimmy Garoppolo, WR Davante Adams, most starters |
| Los Angeles Chargers | – | QB Justin Herbert, RB Austin Ekeler, most starters |
| Los Angeles Rams | – | QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp, DT Aaron Donald, most starters |
| Miami Dolphins | – | QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Tyreek Hill, most starters |
| Minnesota Vikings | QB Jarren Hall, QB Matt Corral | WR Justin Jefferson, RB Aaron Jones, QB J.J. McCarthy, most starters |
| New England Patriots | QB Bailey Zappe, QB Jacoby Brissett, QB Joe Milton III | QB Drake Maye (limited snaps), most starters |
| New Orleans Saints | – | QB Derek Carr, RB Alvin Kamara, most starters |
| New York Giants | – | QB Daniel Jones, most starters |
| New York Jets | – | QB Aaron Rodgers, RB Breece Hall, most starters |
| Philadelphia Eagles | – | QB Jalen Hurts, RB Saquon Barkley, WR A.J. Brown, most starters |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | – | RB Najee Harris, most starters |
| San Francisco 49ers | QB Brock Purdy, QB Joshua Dobbs | RB Christian McCaffrey, most starters |
| Seattle Seahawks | QB Geno Smith, QB Sam Howell, most starters | WR DK Metcalf |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | – | QB Baker Mayfield, WR Mike Evans, most starters |
| Tennessee Titans | QB Will Levis | Â WR DeAndre Hopkins, WR Treylon Burks, most starters |
| Washington Commanders | QB Marcus Mariota, QB Jeff Driskel, QB Sam Hartman | QB Jayden Daniels, most starters |
This table will be updated as more teams announce their starting lineups for the final week of NFL preseason.
The NFL odds for preseason Week 3 show Jacksonville as the largest favorite at -7 in their matchup with the Falcons.
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Notable Players Suiting Up in NFL Preseason Week 3
Most NFL teams will be resting starters in preseason Week 3 to avoid potential injuries. While we don’t expect to see many superstars, there are still some notable names to keep an eye on.
Rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to see significant playing time for the Chicago Bears against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bagent, who went undrafted in 2023, impressed last season when he started four games in place of an injured Justin Fields, completing 65.7% of his passes.
That's a DIME from Bagent 😯
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/MH9PRbtnSz— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2024
This preseason, Bagent has continued to showcase his skills, completing 7 of 8 passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns in Week 2 against the Bengals. With Caleb Williams sitting out, Bagent has another chance to prove he deserves the backup role in Chicago.
Another player to watch is Chiefs running back Deneric Prince. Prince, who went undrafted in 2023, has displayed his big-play potential this preseason, breaking a 41-yard run in Week 2. He finished last year’s preseason with 12 carries for 45 yards and is fighting for a spot on Kansas City’s 53-man roster.
Key Players Resting in NFL Preseason Week 3
Many teams are opting to rest their starters in the final week of the preseason to prevent any unnecessary injuries.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced that quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will not play against the Chiefs on Thursday. The majority of Chicago’s starters will also be sitting out.
#Bears HC Matt Eberflus said QB Caleb Williams and the majority of other starters will not play in their preseason finale Thursday night vs. the Chiefs.
Caleb's next game will be for real… Week 1 at Solider Field vs. the Titans. pic.twitter.com/4cZHVnYaR5
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 20, 2024
Similarly, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that Kansas City will not play their starters, including star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. This decision comes as no surprise, as teams often prioritize the health of their key players heading into the regular season.
Other notable players expected to rest during Week 3 of the preseason include 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who is recovering from a calf injury but should be ready for Week 1.
Bills linebacker Matt Milano is also out for Week 3 of preseason and beyond, dealing with a torn bicep. Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks, meanwhile, suffered a knee injury in early August but is expected to be available for Week 1.
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Brady Trettenero
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Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
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