NFLUK Weekly Recap
Preseason Week 3 — Wednesday, 27 August 2025
UK flavoured. Clean facts. No fluff.
Recap…
Dress rehearsal done. Week 3 closed the preseason with starters sharpening, rookies auditioning, and coaches locking depth charts ahead of cutdown day.
Top headlines
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Cutdown timingClubs trimmed to 53 by Tue 26 Aug, 9 pm BST. Waiver claims and practice squad signings continue through midweek.
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QB watchJordan Love back at practice six days after thumb surgery. Several teams limited starters to short scripted series to protect health.
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Health notesFew headline injuries for locked-in starters. Notable: Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist in the preseason finale and is expected to miss 6–8 weeks.
Results round-up (Thu to Sat)
Steelers 19–10 PanthersThu
Giants 42–10 PatriotsThu
Eagles 19–17 JetsFri
Titans 23–13 VikingsFri
Cowboys 31–13 FalconsFri
Bears 29–27 ChiefsFri
Ravens 30–3 CommandersSat
Colts 41–14 BengalsSat
Browns 19–17 RamsSat
Texans 26–7 LionsSat
Broncos 28–19 SaintsSat
Packers 20–7 SeahawksSat
Dolphins 14–6 JaguarsSat
Bills 23–19 BuccaneersSat
49ers 30–23 ChargersSat
Cardinals 20–10 RaidersSat
Why these mattered
Final tune ups for many starters, heavy evaluation of second and third units, and special teams auditions. Coaching staffs used script-driven series to test protections, cadence, and situational calls like red zone and two minute.
Key player notes
- BrownsTight ends and backs featured in quick game installs. Late drive composure stood out in the Rams finish.
- GiantsExplosive plays early, then vanilla calls to keep the playbook closed. Depth receivers pushed for roster spots.
- Bears–ChiefsChicago’s rookies settled after a choppy start. Kansas City’s first string moved the ball on schedule, then handed to backups for evaluation.
- TitansPerimeter speed showed. A couple of fringe wideouts helped their cause on special teams snaps.
- PackersDefence swarmed well on first contact. Offence kept timing routes simple with quick outs and crossers while the QB room ramps back to full speed.
- RavensFront seven depth flashed, which matters in a long season. Clean operation on special teams as usual.
- Lions–TexansYoung pass catchers continued to get manufactured touches. Coaches emphasised ball security and drive finishes.
- Eagles–JetsBackup QBs stacked reps. Protection checks and hot reads were a focus in the mid game script.
Depth chart movers
- RisersCore special teamers, backup corners who tackled well in space, and RB3 types who protected the ball earned trust.
- On the bubbleSwing tackles and WR6 candidates will be watching waivers. Practice squad slots are prime for developmental linemen.
What’s next for UK and Ireland
- Dublin — Sun 28 Sept, 2:30 pm ISTSteelers vs Vikings at Croke Park, first regular season game in Ireland.
- London — all 2:30 pm BSTSun 5 Oct Tottenham: Browns vs Vikings
Sun 12 Oct Tottenham: Jets vs Broncos
Sun 19 Oct Wembley: Jaguars vs Rams.
Vikings feature twice internationally
Jaguars are UK regulars
Viewing guide for UK fans
- Kick-off timesListings publish in ET. Convert to BST/IST for local viewing. Prime preseason windows are late evening UK time Fri to Sun.
- Replays and condensedCheck your streaming provider for condensed replays and coaches film once games complete.
Key dates
- 53 man rostersDeadline passed Tue 26 Aug, 9 pm BST. Claims and practice squads in flight.
- Regular season prepShort week installs now pivot to Week 1 game plans. Expect minimal public practice detail.
Next up
Regular season Week 1
Focus
QB health checks, OL cohesion, and red zone packages are the early tells. We will publish UK time listings in the Week 1 preview.
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