With the first batch of games in the rearview mirror, the NFL preseason really gets going with three more matchups on Friday night.
I am absolutely obsessed with the NFL preseason, which provides ample betting opportunities. Throughout the preseason, I will be previewing most games and providing, at the very least, some sort of pregame or in-game angle. I won't necessarily have a bet for every game, but you'll definitely know what I'm thinking and looking for in each contest in regards to quarterback depth, key positional battles, and more.
I will be locking in my actual NFL preseason bets on gameday so make sure to follow me in the Action App to see those picks right when I bet them. Let's dive into my expert NFL preseason picks for Friday, August 14.
NFL Preseason Picks: Friday, August 14
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Falcons vs Broncos
Kevin Stefanski
ATS: 8-7-1
O/U: 8-8
Sean Payton
ATS: 34-29-1
O/U: 31-30-3
Preseason QB Performance Ratings
Out of 91 qualified QBs:
Tua Tagovailoa: 22nd
Michael Penix Jr.: 39th
Cooper Rush: 34th
Jack Strand: Rookie
Bo Nix: 7th
Jarrett Stidham: 9th
Sam Ehlinger: 30th
Atlanta is expected to give Tua and the starters 1-2 series before turning things over to Cooper Rush. My best guess is Rush handles the rest of the first half before rookie Jack Strand takes over for the second half.
Denver's rotation should be even easier to project. Bo Nix isn't expected to play, which should leave Jarrett Stidham to handle most, if not all, of the first half before Sam Ehlinger takes over for the second.
