It is the final day of preseason games, and this evening will be a full schedule with 16 games. Our turf fields will be the hosts of 3 of these games: the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the New York Jets, the Baltimore Ravens vs. the New Orleans Saints, and the Los Angeles Chargers vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Jets (6 PM CST)
The 2-1 Eagles will be using the final game of the preseason to give roster hopefuls the opportunity to prove themselves as members of the team. The Eagles are still attempting to put together a winning team after 2016’s disappointing 7-9 record. The Jets are currently 1-2 this preseason and are also attempt to turn the team around from last season’s 5-11 record. Overall, the roster looks different with 2 RBs and the past QB gone.
The teams look evenly matched going into tonight’s game, with the Eagles just slightly ahead of the Jets in preseason yards per game. Both teams also have players out with injuries.
Baltimore Ravens @ New Orleans Saints (7 PM CST)
With 22 players injured throughout the preseason, the Ravens will be extremely lacking in starting players. Going forward, many of the player’s game status is questionable, but the team holds a 3-0 record for the preseason. The Saints have gone 2-1 this preseason and will be competing for the second time on their new field in the Superdome. Breakout rookie RB Alvin Kamara will be making another debut on the field after sitting out game 3.
Overall the matchup is fairly even, with the Saints leading in offensive total yards per game, passing yards per game, and rush yards per game.
Los Angeles Chargers @ San Francisco 49ers (9 PM CST)
The Chargers are going into this final game with a 1-2 record. Despite a losing preseason, the Chargers will not be putting in many starters, but rather focus on giving rookies and backups a chance to shine on the field. The same is true for the 2-1 49ers, who have elected to sit on many of their starters. The 49ers will focus its efforts on trimming down the current 53-man roster.
The 49ers are expected to have a slight home-field advantage in tonight’s game. Additionally, the 49ers have won the past 7 consecutive preseason games against the Chargers.
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