Just like their Thursday hosts, Mike Vrabel’s Patriots are 2-0 in preseason looks. That does not mean anything, but consecutive touchdowns from rookies TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) and Efton Chism III (Eastern Washington) is decidedly encouraging.

Week 3 of the NFL preseason begins on Thursday when the Carolina Panthers host the Pittsburgh Steelers for each team's final exhibition game. Carolina is coming off a 30-10 loss to the Browns and a 20-3 loss to the Texans,

NFL.com breaks down what you need to know from Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason. Catch up on Friday's biggest takeaways using the links below: Michael Baca's takeaways:

Tampa Bay has flexed its offensive depth over the last two weeks, and that will carry over into its preseason finale against Buffalo.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers NFL game from August 21, 2025 on ESPN.

The Chicago Bears are concluding the preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs in a Week 3 exhibition game Friday night at Arrowhead, and there are plenty of notable headlines ahead of roster cuts next week.