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Bears 29, Chiefs 27
Two days after signing a two-year extension, Tyson Bagent authored a wild comeback in Kansas City, tossing three fourth-quarter touchdowns and the game-winner to UDFA rookie Jahdae Walker with three seconds left. Bagent finished 20 of 28 for 212 yards after entering midway through the third, erasing a 27–10 deficit with TDs to Royce Freeman (2 yards), TE Joel Wilson (3 yards) and Walker (6 yards) on a 10-play, 87-yard drive.
Caleb Williams set the table with an efficient start (11-for-15, 113 yards, TD), while Patrick Mahomes looked regular-season ready on three drives (8-for-13, 143 yards, TD) capped by a 4-yard strike to Rashee Rice. Travis Kelce logged two catches for 32 yards; Isiah Pacheco scored on the opening drive. If you’re weighing how much preseason QB play should influence your reads once the real games start, this primer on how to bet on football is a quick reset on what tends to carry over.
Titans 23, Vikings 13
Top pick Cam Ward drew the start and delivered a TD drive on his second (and final) series, going 3-for-4 for 36 yards before a 1-yard Julius Chestnut plunge capped a 13-play, 90-yard march. With Will Levis out for the year, Ward is tracking toward a Week 1 start in Denver. Tennessee added a Joey Slye field goal after halftime to keep Minnesota at bay.
The Vikings sat J.J. McCarthy; rookie Max Brosmer continued a strong preseason with 161 yards and a TD. If you’re projecting how these QB rooms could impact early-season markets, skim Sportshub’s NFL betting strategies for ways to price scheme changes and rookie variance.
Eagles 19, Jets 17
Undrafted rookie Montrell Johnson Jr. supplied Philly’s lone touchdown—a 15-yard burst midway through the third—on a night dominated by field goals and defense. Sixth-rounder Kyle McCord went the distance (15-for-35, 136 yards, INT), while the Eagles’ front harassed New York into two picks.
Brady Cook started for the Jets (99 yards, INT); Adrian Martinez added 86 yards and a pick in relief. Tight margins like this are a reminder to re-check late-summer edges such as red-zone rates and kicking—use Sportshub’s guide to betting NFL futures to decide what matters now vs. what the market will overreact to later.
Cowboys 31, Falcons 13
Joe Milton III made his backup case with two quick scoring drives and 165 total yards, punching in a 1-yard TD and later hitting Jalen Brooks for 29 yards to start the second half. Dallas also got a 1-yard TD from rookie RB Jaydon Blue as the Cowboys controlled both lines after an early Atlanta miss.
Veteran Easton Stick threw for 198 yards (TD/INT) for the Falcons, and Elijah Dotson showcased with 74 rushing yards. If you’re already thinking bigger picture with Dallas and Atlanta, fold these notes into your NFL Super Bowl futures homework so preseason noise doesn’t drown out roster substance.
