Rookie quarterbacks dominated the NFL preseason chatter this week, with the top value leaning toward Jaxson Dart, who again led the charge for the Giants in a clean, productive two weeks. Ward flashed a sublime arm on a moving strike but otherwise battled for consistency, while Dillon Gabriel showed Browns coaches exactly what they hoped for with quick reads and timing—until a late miscue turned into a pick-six. Quinn Ewers and Graham Mertz delivered some encouraging moments, yet most reps belonged to a rookie class spread across multiple teams, each offering a baseline for fantasy upside and weekly sprint-practice implications.

Jaxson Dart sits atop the rookie QB ladder with 291 passing yards and two TDs across two games, aided by a fake to open space to Greg Dulcich and a middle-field connection to Montrell Washington. Ward’s best moment remains a highlight-reel throw on the move, while his Week 2 line (2-of-7 for 42 yards) underscored the volatility of early-action reps. Gabriel operated with Browns’ under-center comfort, efficiently taking underneath routes before a late, ill-advised throw. Ewers connected twice with Wease Jr. for TDs as he stayed composed under pressure, and Milroe carved out value with timely scrambles. Overall, the rookie landscape looks rich but uneven, with a few players projecting real fantasy spark if their situations firm up over the next few weeks.

Didding the hype around Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s Eagles bid, the second preseason outing left more questions than answers as the offense stalled and Kyle McCord lurked nearby. The Browns trade and the three-QB depth chart keep this race alive, with Hurts’ firm hold clashing with McCord’s draft-pick burden and McKee’s quiet reliability. The final preseason game now looms as the decisive moment for this QB derby, shaping the 53-man roster and fantasy bets alike.

Behind the scenes, Philadelphia’s plan hinges on the balance between cost, coaching trust, and roster flexibility. DTR’s edge from camp fades into a wait-and-see approach as the organization weighs gadget potential against conventional depth. In fantasy terms, rostering any Eagles quarterback beyond Hurts remains speculative until the last exhibition snaps are in the books.

The Eagles’ No. 3 quarterback battle is still up in the air after Saturday’s 22-13 loss to the Browns, with Kyle McCord and Dorian Thompson-Robinson trading two-series stints and both struggling to finish drives. McCord flashed the lone bright moment with a nine-yard TD to Ainias Smith, while Thompson-Robinson was erratic and picked a dangerous time for a turnover. The pair didn’t separate from the field much, and the lurking roster cuts loom large for both players as Nick Sirianni previews tape of the performance.

Meanwhile, Tanner McKee’s standout opener last week provided context for the QB3 competition, and McKee sat this one out as the Eagles prioritized joint-practice reps with Cleveland. With Hurts sidelined, the game underscored how precarious the No. 3 spot is and why fantasy managers should monitor how the coaching staff weighs practice, tape, and in-game decisions ahead of the finale.

Cleveland’s upcoming preseason showdown with Philadelphia centers on identifying the Browns’ most impactful players in a game that doubles as a red‑zone of evaluation. Dorian Thompson-Robinson returns to face his former team, eyeing a bigger workload behind Kyle McCord and Tanner McKee’s dueling reps in Philly’s depth. Darius Cooper, the undrafted Eagles receiver, is pegged for heavy snaps, while Browns linebackers Dallas Gant and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. aim to show they belong in future game plans. AJ Dillon’s rebound arc and Chipper‑level performances by Cameron Mitchell and Rayshawn Jenkins add to the intrigue, as Cleveland looks to lock in role players and build depth for the regular season. The dynamic also features a Kenny Pickett‑era bookmark, with McKee, McCord, and Thompson-Robinson all vying for critical QB3 reps and possible future opportunities.