Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass in his first action with the New York Jets in a 32-24 preseason victory over the New York Giants on Saturday in East Rutherford, N.J.
Taking preseason snaps for the first time since 2018, Rodgers played the first two possessions and finished 5-of-8 passing for 47 yards, including a 14-yard TD pass to Garrett Wilson.
Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes did not play, but Browns starter Deshaun Watson did and went 5 of 10 for 92 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown to David Njoku. John Kelly Jr. later rushed 2 yards for a score as Cleveland led 22-3 after the first quarter. Bears quarterback Justin Fields had one last tune-up as well, completing 2 of 6 passes for 51 yards. PJ Walker and Tyson Bagent also saw time at quarterback for Chicago , with the trio combining to go 15 of 31 for 152 yards and one touchdown with one interception.Nate McCrary scored on a 1-yard touchdown plunge with 1:56 remaining and Benny Sapp II intercepted a pass with 13 seconds left as Green Bay pulled off a victory over visiting Seattle.
Arizona's Matt Prater made two field goals, including a 27-yarder with 6:20 remaining to put the Cardinals ahead for good. Arizona's defense recovered from a slow start to hold the Vikings scoreless in the second half and to three points over the final three quarters. Owen Wright drew the Ravens within 23-20 with a 2-yard rushing TD with 9:17 left in the game, but McLaughlin responded with a 48-yard field goal with just over two minutes left to put the finishing touches on the victory.Three rushers found their way to the end zone as host Jacksonville beat Miami.
Grier, the odd man in the Cowboys' quarterback room after the Trey Lance trade, played the entire game. He completed 29 of 35 passes for 305 yards and didn't throw an interception. He rushed 10 times for another 53 yards. Dallas went 1-2 in the preseason.
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