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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