NFL Preseason Week 2: What to Watch for in Thursday’s Action

August 18, 2016   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL preseason ramps up during the second week of play. Teams ease into the first week as multiple starters and veterans barely play or don't see the field at all. The third week is considered the dress rehearsal. And the fourth game is a final chance to fill out the roster with backups playing the majority, if not all, of those contests.
Game 2 sees an uptick of importance. Squads start to come together as the first units usually play until halftime.
More importantly, the bubble wrap is removed from some of the league's more precious commodities, although some franchises remain wary. For example, the Green Bay Packers don't plan to play Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson until the third contest.
Better overall play should still be expected from all parties, while teams hope they can make it through two quarters without any major injuries.
Thursday's schedule features the "Battle of Pennsylvania" between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers and a playoff r...

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