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2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 QB Rotations Preview: Projected Playing Time for Every Game

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2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 QB Rotations Preview: Projected Playing Time for Every Game. ASA gives you the edge with a quick look at what the projected QB rotations will be this week in the NFL preseason games. For those curious about all NFL Preseason Week 2 quarterback rotations, this post lays out the key matchups.

Thursday, August 20

Raiders vs. Texans – 8 p.m. ET

  • Raiders: Kirk Cousins (limited), Aidan O’Connell (significant), Fernando Mendoza
  • Texans: C.J. Stroud (1–2 series), Davis Mills, Brett Rypien

49ers vs. Chargers – 10 p.m. ET

  • 49ers: Mac Jones (possible 1–2 series), Adrian Martinez (majority); Brock Purdy unlikely
  • Chargers: Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei (Justin Herbert not expected)

Friday, August 21

Jets vs. Steelers – 7 p.m. ET

  • Jets: Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook, Bailey Zappe (Geno Smith not expected)
  • Steelers: Drew Allar, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard (Aaron Rodgers not expected)

Panthers vs. Jaguars – 7:30 p.m. ET

  • Panthers: Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, Kyle Trask
  • Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence (a couple of drives), Carter Bradley, Joey Aguilar

Packers vs. Broncos – 9 p.m. ET

  • Packers: Jordan Love (“a bit”), Tyrod Taylor, Kyle McCord
  • Broncos: Bo Nix (limited), Jarrett Stidham, Sam Ehlinger

On to the weekend games and the NFL preseason Week 2 QB rotations.

Saturday, August 22

Commanders vs. Lions – Noon ET

  • Commanders: Jayden Daniels (possible limited), Sam Hartman, Athan Kaliakmanis
  • Lions: Joshua Dobbs (majority); Jared Goff not expected

Bills vs. Browns – 1 p.m. ET

  • Bills: Kyle Allen, Shane Buechele (Josh Allen not expected)
  • Browns: Shedeur Sanders (start), Deshaun Watson (likely)

Falcons vs. Colts – 1 p.m. ET

  • Falcons: Jack Strand (likely start), Cooper Rush (Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. not expected)
  • Colts: Riley Leonard (start), Anthony Richardson

Ravens vs. Vikings – 1 p.m. ET

  • Ravens: Joe Fagnano (bulk), Tyler Huntley, Austin Reed
  • Vikings: J.J. McCarthy (more), Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray, Max Brosmer

Saints vs. Rams – 4 p.m. ET

  • Saints: Tyler Shough (possible), Spencer Rattler, Zach Wilson, Hunter Dekkers
  • Rams: Ty Simpson, Stetson Bennett IV (Matthew Stafford not expected)

Giants vs. Dolphins – 4 p.m. ET

  • Giants: Jake Haener (prominently), Brandon Allen (Jaxson Dart unlikely)
  • Dolphins: Cam Miller, Mark Gronowski (majority/all); Quinn Ewers questionable. As for Saturday, the NFL Preseason Week 2 QB rotations will see several teams adjusting their quarterback groups throughout the slate of games.

Bears vs. Bengals – 7 p.m. ET

  • Bears: Caleb Williams (possible limited), Tyson Bagent (questionable), Case Keenum
  • Bengals: Joe Burrow (similar limited workload), Joe Flacco (possible), Josh Johnson, Sean Clifford

Eagles vs. Patriots – 7 p.m. ET

  • Eagles: Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, Cole Payton (Jalen Hurts unlikely)
  • Patriots: Tommy DeVito, Behren Morton (Drake Maye little/none)

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers – 7:30 p.m. ET

  • Chiefs: Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier (Patrick Mahomes not expected)
  • Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels, Connor Bazelak, Jake Browning (if healthy)

Cowboys vs. Cardinals – 10 p.m. ET

  • Cowboys: Joe Milton (likely start), Sam Howell (Dak Prescott not expected)
  • Cardinals: Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, Kedon Slovis

Sunday, August 23

Seahawks vs. Titans – 8 p.m. ET

  • Seahawks: Drew Lock (some), Jalen Milroe (majority), Sam Darnold (possible 1–2 series)
  • Titans: Cam Ward, Will Levis (majority); Mitch Trubisky status uncertain. In summary, Sunday will wrap the slate of NFL Preseason Week 2 with final QB rotations for each matchup.

There you have the NFL preseason Week 2 QB rotations and what to expect in this week’s NFLx action. Be sure to check local news outlets with up-to-the-minute updates on who and how much quarterbacks are expected to play before making any wagers this weekend.

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