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Duke Johnson breaks 37-yard run in third preseason game.

Johnson rushed three times for 43 yards, but did not catch a pass and also lost a fumble. The dynamic back will be a change-of-pace behind Isaiah Crowell and should get playing time in the slot, but we would love to see what he could do as a full-time starting running back. He’s an intriguing pick in the late rounds.

8/27/17 - 11:02 AM ET

Scott Tolzien goes starts Colts’ third preseason game.

Tolzien got the start again with Andrew Luck out, and he went 7/10 for 123 yards and an interception. He was effective and helped drive the first-team offense down the field against the Steelers before Frank Gore punched it in at the goal line. Stephen Morris played very well when he entered the game, but Tolzien is still probably the favorite to backup Andrew Luck. We’ll see if Tolzien needs to open the season under center if Luck isn’t healthy in time for Week 1.

8/27/17 - 11:00 AM ET

Cody Kessler was 6/10 for 48 yards on Saturday night.

Kessler came on in relief of starter DeShone Kizer, but didn’t have much time to throw behind the Browns backup offensive line. Kizer struggled in his first start, but it looks like Hue Jackson wants him to be under center in Week 1, though Kessler appears to be the most polished quarterback on the roster.

8/27/17 - 10:58 AM ET

Evan Engram catches two passes for 32 yards in Giants’ third preseason game.

The first-round rookie tight end from Ole Miss was targeted three times in the exhibition versus the Jets. Because rookie tight ends typically don’t have much success in their first season in the NFL, Engram is going undrafted in most fantasy leagues. He could end up being an outlier and deliver solid fantasy value in 2017, though.

8/27/17 - 10:55 AM ET

Sterling Shepard catches two 15+ yard passes in Giants’ third preseason game.

Shepard had two receptions for 47 yards, including a long of 31 yards. With Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall out, Shepard worked as Eli Manning’s top target. Shepard won’t be any better than number three for targets when the regular season begins and OBJ and Marshall are healthy, however.

8/27/17 - 10:51 AM ET

Taquan Mizzell rushed six times for 14 yards and caught six passes for 54 yards and one touchdown on Saturday night.

The undrafted rookie out of Virginia was basically the only offense for the entire game, as he led the Ravens in receiving, with no one else totaling more than 28 yards. Mizzell has seen quite a bit of work this month, but he isn’t expected to crack the 53-man roster in Baltimore. He will get one more chance to make an impact on Thursday night in the preseason finale.

8/27/17 - 10:50 AM ET

Mike Wallace caught one pass for seven yards in the Ravens’ third preseason game.

It should be the last we see of the veteran receiver this preseason. He and the rest of the pass catchers need Joe Flacco healthy for the regular season, which he fortunately should be. Wallace is currently going in the 13th round of fantasy drafts.

8/27/17 - 10:43 AM ET