<p>The NFL preseason continues with another slate of Friday and Saturday matchups, where roster battles, rookie debuts, and tactical adjustments dominate the storylines. While the wins and losses may not impact the regular-season standings, the performances here can have lasting effects on depth charts and betting angles.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Friday Matchups</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Player Spotlight</strong>:</p>



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<li><strong>Titans</strong> – Rookie QB <strong>Will Levis</strong> will get extended reps, giving him a platform to show command of the offense and decision-making under pressure.</li>



<li><strong>Falcons</strong> – WR <strong>Drake London</strong> will likely see limited snaps, but early targets could be a sign of growing chemistry with QB Desmond Ridder.</li>
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<p><strong>Tactical Breakdown</strong>:</p>



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<li>Tennessee will rely on quick throws and the run game to keep their young quarterback comfortable.</li>



<li>Atlanta’s defense will emphasize run-stopping and forcing Levis into third-and-long situations.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kansas City Chiefs @ Seattle Seahawks</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Player Spotlight</strong>:</p>



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<li><strong>Chiefs</strong> – WR <strong>Rashee Rice</strong> is aiming to secure a bigger role in the offense, particularly in the slot.</li>



<li><strong>Seahawks</strong> – Rookie CB <strong>Devon Witherspoon</strong> faces a test against Kansas City’s diverse passing attack.</li>
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<p><strong>Tactical Breakdown</strong>:</p>



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<li>Kansas City’s offense thrives on spacing and misdirection, which could keep Seattle’s secondary busy all night.</li>



<li>Seattle will mix press coverage and zone looks to disrupt timing.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Saturday Matchups</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Baltimore Ravens @ Dallas Cowboys</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Player Spotlight</strong>:</p>



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<li><strong>Ravens</strong> – RB <strong>Justice Hill</strong> will get significant carries as Baltimore evaluates its backfield depth.</li>



<li><strong>Cowboys</strong> – Rookie LB <strong>DeMarvion Overshown</strong> will be under the microscope for his ability to handle pass coverage assignments.</li>
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<p><strong>Tactical Breakdown</strong>:</p>



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<li>Baltimore’s offense will focus on outside zone runs and play-action passes to test Dallas’ linebacker group.</li>



<li>Dallas may air it out early, targeting vertical routes to stretch Baltimore’s secondary.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Player Spotlight</strong>:</p>



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<li><strong>Raiders</strong> – QB <strong>Aidan O’Connell</strong> continues his push for the backup role and could solidify it with a strong performance.</li>



<li><strong>49ers</strong> – Rookie S <strong>Ji’Ayir Brown</strong> will be evaluated on his coverage and run-support skills.</li>
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<p><strong>Tactical Breakdown</strong>:</p>



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<li>The Raiders will use quick passing to offset San Francisco’s strong pass rush.</li>



<li>The 49ers will cycle through quarterbacks to build rhythm in their West Coast-style offense.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Projected Score Prediction Table</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Matchup</th><th>Predicted Score</th><th>Spread Lean</th><th>O/U Lean</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Fri, Aug 15</td><td>Titans @ Falcons</td><td>ATL 20 – TEN 16</td><td>Falcons -2.5</td><td>Under 38</td></tr><tr><td>Fri, Aug 15</td><td>Chiefs @ Seahawks</td><td>SEA 23 – KC 21</td><td>Seahawks +1.5</td><td>Over 37.5</td></tr><tr><td>Sat, Aug 16</td><td>Ravens @ Cowboys</td><td>DAL 21 – BAL 17</td><td>Cowboys -1</td><td>Under 39</td></tr><tr><td>Sat, Aug 16</td><td>Raiders vs 49ers</td><td>SF 24 – LV 20</td><td>49ers -3</td><td>Over 38.5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Betting Takeaways</strong></h3>



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<li>Teams with <strong>strong backup QB play</strong> and deeper rotations in the second half often control preseason covers.</li>



<li><strong>Defensive discipline</strong> can sway the totals—expect unders in games where both sides rest starting offensive playmakers.</li>



<li><strong>Special teams performance</strong>, often overlooked, can swing momentum and create unexpected scoring chances.</li>
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