<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Matchups Tonight</h3>



The NFL Preseason Week 3 wraps up with two marquee Thursday night games:



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<li>Pittsburgh Steelers @ Carolina Panthers
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<li>Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET</li>



<li>Broadcast: NFL Network (also on NFL+ for streaming)</li>
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<li>New England Patriots @ New York Giants
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<li>Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET</li>



<li>Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video and NFL+</li>
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These matchups are the final preseason tune‑ups before rosters are slashed and the regular season opens on September 4. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Storylines &amp; Players to Watch</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Panthers vs. Steelers</h4>



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<li>A true "bubble battle" as players scramble for final roster spots:
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<li>Shemar Bartholomew (CB) vs. Corey Thornton</li>



<li>Brycen Tremayne (WR) impressing in camp</li>



<li>Thomas Incoom (OLB) needs game impact</li>



<li>Jaden Crumedy (DT) banking on injuries to gain opportunity</li>



<li>Trevor Etienne (RB) eyeing special teams and offensive roles</li>



<li>Jacoby Windmon (ILB), UDFA leader in tackles</li>



<li>Ryan Fitzgerald (K) in a tight kicking battle</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Patriots vs. Giants</h4>



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<li>Dante "Turbo" Miller (RB) making waves on special teams/receiving</li>



<li>Darius Alexander (3rd‑round rookie DL) recovering from injury, needs to flash</li>



<li>Secondary battles: Raheem Layne, Nic Jones</li>



<li>WR depth battles: Beaux Collins vs. Dalen Cambre vs. vets</li>



<li>Targets: not just 53‑man roster, but also practice squad positioning</li>



<li>Leadership: Jabrill Peppers (S) offering guidance—emphasizing discipline and using the moment to showcase for all 31 other teams as roster cuts loom </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wider Preseason Landscape</h3>



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<li>Week 3 spans August 21–23, culminating into the final weekend before the regular season begins Labor Day week.</li>



<li>Other matchups to catch later in the week:
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<li>Eagles @ Jets, Vikings @ Titans, Falcons @ Cowboys, Bears @ Chiefs on Friday, August 22</li>



<li>Saturday, August 23 features a full slate, including Jaguars @ Dolphins, Seahawks @ Packers, Ravens @ Commanders, Bills @ Buccaneers, Chargers @ 49ers, Raiders @ Cardinals, and more<a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-preseason-week-3-how-to-watch-schedule-and-more?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a></li>
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<li>Additional notable offseason battles:
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<li>Titans: Keep an eye on rookie QB Cam Ward, secondary depth around L’Jarius Sneed, and unresolved positional fights</li>



<li>Jaguars vs. Dolphins (Saturday): Rookies and rookies-esque matchups in the trenches—Anton Harrison, Matthew Judon, Jonah Monheim, Jordan Phillips, cornerback Jourdan Lewis, and speedster Dee Eskridge highlight positional battles for readiness and contribution<a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-preseason/76322/jaguars-vs-dolphins-key-matchups-trench-battle-for-two-impressive-rookies?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a></li>



<li>Seahawks vs. Packers joint scrimmage: Focus on center battle (Sundell vs. Oluwatimi), rise of Zach Charbonnet, Uchenna Nwosu’s return, and Jake Bobo’s emergence.</li>
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