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NFL preseason Week 3: Takeaways on final roster spots and position battles

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Week 3 of the 2024 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday as teams prepare to turn their focus to the regular season.

The final preseason games will be many players' last chance to prove themselves before the 53-man roster cutdown deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Our NFL Nation reporters will break down their roster projections at the conclusion of every game.

To keep you updated on what to expect of Tuesday's biggest roster questions, our NFL Nation reporters lay out the latest on final roster spots and position battles.

Thursday's games

Indianapolis Colts 27, Cincinnati Bengals 14

Colts: The Colts' priority Thursday was finally getting extended playing time for their starting units, including quarterback Anthony Richardson (who had mixed results).