The 2026 NFL preseason reaches its final day on Saturday, with four teams scheduled to play. Once those games conclude, fans will not see NFL game action again until the regular-season opener on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Saturday also marks the final opportunity for players to make an impression in roster battles. NFL teams have until 6 p.m. ET on Sunday to complete their cuts and submit their 53-man rosters.
Colts vs. Lions: Quarterback battles and limited starters
Notable players expected to play: Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard, Easton Stick, Luke Altmyer, Josh Dobbs, Keenan Allen and DeForest Buckner.
Notable players confirmed out: Daniel Jones, Jared Goff, Jonathan Taylor, Jahmyr Gibbs and Alec Pierce.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson will play the first quarter, Leonard will take the second quarter and Stick will play the entire second half. Richardson is expected to play alongside many of Indianapolis’ starters, but running back Jonathan Taylor will sit.
The Colts’ No. 1 unit is expected to play between eight and 12 snaps on Saturday. The Lions, meanwhile, will conduct one final quarterback evaluation to determine who earns the No. 2 job behind Goff. Altmyer and Dobbs are competing for the position, with Altmyer entering the game after taking more reps during training camp.
Titans vs. Bears: Starters to play 25-30 snaps
Notable players expected to play: Cam Ward, Carnell Tate, Tony Pollard and Salvon Ahmed.
Notable player confirmed out: Wan’Dale Robinson.
Titans head coach Robert Saleh said he expects his starters to play between 25-30 snaps before the backups take over.
Roschon Johnson and Ahmed will continue competing for the Bears’ running back spot behind D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai on the depth chart.
