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Barnwell: What actually matters this NFL preseason, from AB to Jimmy G

The important part of the NFL preseason, if there is one, is over. Week 3 is the traditional time for starters to get the majority of their exhibition action in before the season begins, which is why you saw stars such as Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes start and play into the second quarter over the weekend. With the final week of the preseason usually assigned to backups and players who are competing for roster spots, the next time we'll see many of the league's most notable players will be in Week 1 of the regular season.