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NFL Preseason Week 1 – August 9, 2025
QB Rotations & Expected Playing TimeGiants vs. Bills Giants: The presumed starting QB, Russell Wilson, is unlikely to play (at most a series, if any) in the opener (
bigblueinteractive.com). Head coach Brian Daboll confirmed rookie Jaxson Dart will see the field – likely for a substantial portion (potentially up to a half) – to get his first NFL action (
bigblueinteractive.com). After Dart, Tommy DeVito is expected to play in the second half once the deep reserves are in (
bigblueinteractive.com).
Bills: Josh Allen will not play, per HC Sean McDermott, so backup Mitch Trubisky gets the start (
buffalobills.com). Trubisky and the other offensive starters are slated for about one quarter of work (
buffalobills.com, buffalowdown.com). Behind Trubisky, Mike White will take over and handle the remaining snaps, as Buffalo evaluates the Trubisky-vs-White battle for the No. 2 job (
buffalowdown.com). (Allen’s absence is precautionary, allowing the backups extensive run.)
Texans vs. Vikings Texans: Second-year QB C.J. Stroud is expected to make only a brief appearance – likely just the first offensive series – before yielding to the backups (
winnersandwhiners.com). After that opening drive, veteran Davis Mills should enter, followed by rookie QBs Graham Mertz and Kedon Slovis rotating through the second half (
winnersandwhiners.com).
Vikings: New starting QB J.J. McCarthy will play in the opener (coming off last year’s knee injury), though head coach Kevin O’Connell hasn’t set an exact snap count (
yardbarker.com). Don’t be surprised if McCarthy gets around a quarter of work before exiting. The backup order behind him is Sam Howell (likely next up), then Brett Rypien, and finally rookie Max Brosmer if needed (
winnersandwhiners.com). Coaches will balance McCarthy’s valuable reps with caution, so his stint may be limited to roughly one quarter (
yardbarker.com).
Cowboys vs. Rams Cowboys: Don’t expect to see Dak Prescott on the field – the longtime starter is likely to sit out the first preseason game entirely (
si.com). In his place, Joe Milton III (a recent addition) is slated to start and play the early series or quarter (
winnersandwhiners.com). However, Milton has been managing a thumb injury, so the bulk of the game could belong to Will Grier, who is set to take over and play the majority of snaps at QB (
si.com). (Grier may even start if the team decides to hold Milton out, but as of now Milton is expected to get the first snaps before Grier finishes the game (
winnersandwhiners.com).)
Rams: Starting QB Matthew Stafford will not play as he continues to rehab a back issue (
winnersandwhiners.com). Backup Jimmy Garoppolo also isn’t expected to suit up, meaning Stetson Bennett will start under center for Los Angeles (
winnersandwhiners.com). Bennett should play extensive minutes (likely the entire first half or more), with Dresser Winn next in line once Bennett’s night is done (
winnersandwhiners.com). The Rams plan to rest almost all key veterans, so Bennett and Winn will handle all the QB duties.
Steelers vs. Jaguars Steelers: Newly acquired starter Aaron Rodgers will not be playing in this game (
cbssports.com). Instead, veteran backup Mason Rudolph is expected to start and run the offense for the first couple of drives (roughly one or two series) (
cbssports.com). After Rudolph’s brief outing, Pittsburgh will turn to its other QBs: look for Skylar Thompson and Logan Woodside to split most of the remaining snaps at quarterback (
cbssports.com). (Rookie QB Will Howard is on the roster but dealing with a hand injury, so the Steelers may hold him out, making Thompson and Woodside the primary relief QBs (
cbssports.com).)
Jaguars: Jacksonville plans to play all healthy starters, so Trevor Lawrence will see the field to begin the game (
jaguars.com). Given it’s his first preseason in a new system, Lawrence might play a series or two (the exact length will depend on the flow of the game) before yielding to the backups. After Lawrence, veteran Nick Mullens (listed as the No. 2 QB) should enter, followed by John Wolford later on (
ourlads.com). The Jaguars want Lawrence to get a taste of live action, but they won’t overdo it – expect at most a quarter from him, then a heavy dose of Mullens and Wolford.
Titans vs. Buccaneers Titans: All eyes will be on rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, who is penciled in as the starter (
tennesseetitans.com). Ward is likely to play the entire first quarter (if not a bit more) as the team wants to jump-start his development with live reps. After Ward’s debut stint, seasoned backup Brandon Allen will come in, and third-string QB Tim Boyle is expected to finish out the game in the second half (
tennesseetitans.com).
Buccaneers: Head coach Todd Bowles typically rests proven veterans, so don’t expect starter Baker Mayfield to play more than a token drive (if at all) (
buccaneers.com, covers.com). Instead, Kyle Trask will take the majority of snaps at QB. Trask, who spent last season as Mayfield’s backup, will start and receive significant reps as he auditions to solidify the No. 2 job (
buccaneers.com). Behind Trask, newly signed Teddy Bridgewater is set to make his Bucs debut – he’ll likely enter in the second quarter or after halftime to run the offense for a few series (
buccaneers.com). (Promising rookie Michael Pratt is currently sidelined by a back injury, which is why Tampa brought in Bridgewater and will lean on him in this game (
buccaneers.com).)
Jets vs. Packers Jets: The Jets have a new QB1 in Justin Fields, and while he’s had a solid camp, he’s coming off a minor toe injury. Expect New York to play Fields briefly – perhaps one or two series – just to get his timing down with the offense (
newyorkjets.com). After that, veteran Tyrod Taylor (the No. 2 QB) will take over and likely play through the middle quarters (
newyorkjets.com). In the second half, fans should see plenty of the young guns: undrafted QB Adrian Martinez and rookie Brady Cook are next on the depth chart and should split the remaining snaps once Taylor exits (
newyorkjets.com).
Packers: Jordan Love remains the clear starting QB in Green Bay and has been having a strong camp (
sports.yahoo.com). Love is expected to start and play roughly a quarter (the team may give him a series or two to shake off rust, but won’t keep him in much longer). Once Love’s day is done, Malik Willis – who was added as the new backup – will be the next man up at quarterback (
sports.yahoo.com). Willis should see significant action (likely into the third quarter), with second-year QB Sean Clifford slated to follow after Willis’s stint (
packers.com). If a fourth QB is used late, it would be rookie Taylor Elgersma, but Green Bay may not need to go that far down the depth chart. The primary plan: Love for a brief period, then a heavy dose of Willis and Clifford (
packers.com).
Broncos vs. 49ers Broncos: Denver will be debuting Bo Nix as its new starting quarterback. The initial word is that the starters are expected to see action, so Nix will open the game under center and play approximately the first quarter (
denverbroncos.com). After Nix gets his work in, backup Jarrett Stidham will enter – anticipate Stidham playing through the second quarter (and possibly into the third) as the primary relief QB (
denverbroncos.com). Third-stringer Sam Ehlinger is next in line and should clean up the remaining minutes in the second half (
denverbroncos.com).
49ers: Incumbent starter Brock Purdy might sit this game out entirely (he’s a “candidate to sit out,” according to reports) (
cbssports.com). San Francisco is inclined to be cautious with Purdy, so even if he suits up, it would likely be for a single series at most. The team brought in Mac Jones as the backup, and he is expected to start if Purdy rests – Jones would then play roughly a quarter or more to establish a rhythm in Kyle Shanahan’s offense (
ninernoise.com). Behind him, second-year QB Tanner Mordecai has been elevated to the third-string role and is in line to play in the second half (
ninernoise.com). (Rookie QB Kurtis Rourke is sidelined by an ACL injury, so Mordecai should see extended action as the de facto QB3 (
ninernoise.com).) In summary, the Niners likely won’t expose Purdy much, if at all; Mac Jones will get substantial snaps, and Mordecai will finish the game.
NFL Preseason Week 1 – Aug 9, 2025
QB Rotations & Starter Playtime Summary| Game | | | Team | | | QB Rotation Order | | | Starter Playtime |
| Giants vs. Bills | | | Giants | | | Russell Wilson*, Jaxson Dart, Tommy DeVito | | | 0–1 series |
| | | Bills | | | Mitch Trubisky, Mike White | | | ~1 quarter |
| Texans vs. Vikings | | | Texans | | | C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills, Graham Mertz, Kedon Slovis | | | 1 series |
| | | Vikings | | | J.J. McCarthy, Sam Howell, Brett Rypien, Max Brosmer | | | ~1 quarter |
| Cowboys vs. Rams | | | Cowboys | | | Joe Milton III, Will Grier | | | Early series |
| | | Rams | | | Stetson Bennett, Dresser Winn | | | 1 half+ |
| Steelers vs. Jaguars | | | Steelers | | | Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson, Logan Woodside | | | 1–2 series |
| | | Jaguars | | | Trevor Lawrence, Nick Mullens, John Wolford | | | 1–2 series |
| Titans vs. Buccaneers | | | Titans | | | Cameron Ward, Brandon Allen, Tim Boyle | | | 1 quarter+ |
| | | Buccaneers | | | Baker Mayfield*, Kyle Trask, Teddy Bridgewater | | | 0–1 series |
| Jets vs. Packers | | | Jets | | | Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, Adrian Martinez, Brady Cook | | | 1–2 series |
| | | Packers | | | Jordan Love, Malik Willis, Sean Clifford | | | ~1 quarter |
| Broncos vs. 49ers | | | Broncos | | | Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, Sam Ehlinger | | | ~1 quarter |
| | | 49ers | | | Brock Purdy*, Mac Jones, Tanner Mordecai | | | 0–1 series or sit |
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