NFL Preseason 2016: Week 3 Schedule, Ticket Info and Predictions

In the game of attrition that all NFL head coaches try to avoid, the closest thing to a meaningful preseason game for most teams is played in Week 3.

It is often considered a dress rehearsal, as starters may play into the second half because coaches want to see their best players get significant game action.

However, there is always trepidation involved, because no head coach can afford to see a star get injured, particularly if that star plays quarterback.

The NFL preseason is a far cry from what it was generations ago when teams regularly had two-a-day practices with no water breaks, and they would also play six preseason games.

So, this third game of the preseason is a legitimate test for most teams. Let’s take a look at three of the games and make predictions on all of them.

Dallas at Seattle

The Dallas Cowboys will look to see if their offense can sustain an attack while playing against a Seattle Seahawks defense that still considers itself among the best in the league.

Tony Romo could see some significant action in this game. He completed 4-of-5 passes in the Cowboys’ 41-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in their most recent preseason game, but he should play through the second quarter here.

The Cowboys also expect to give running back Ezekiel Elliott serious playing time as well. Elliott, the team’s first-round draft choice, is expected to give the Cowboys a powerful running game to go with Romo’s accurate passing.

Between Romo looking good and Dak Prescott’s perfect QBR, Dallas’ QB situation looked A-OK on Friday: https://t.co/PtmK50duqc

— ESPN (@espn) August 20, 2016

If Romo can stay healthy this year, and the rookie running back from Ohio State …

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