🏈 NFL Preseason – Sunday, August 10, 2025 🏈
Bears vs. Dolphins
Bears: Rookie QB Caleb Williams will sit out, per team announcements, as the Bears prioritize keeping him fresh for the regular season. Tyson Bagent will start, with head coach Matt Eberflus noting that Bagent is “going to get a good chunk of work” in the opener. Expect Bagent to handle the first 1–2 quarters before Austin Reed takes over for the second half. Most offensive starters (WRs, RBs, O-line) are expected to see 1 series only (~5–10 minutes). Defensive starters will be rotated out after the first series.
Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa will also be held out. Mike McDaniel confirmed backup Mike White will start and play the first 1–2 quarters. Skylar Thompson will finish the game. Starting WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, along with RB Raheem Mostert, will be limited to one offensive series (~5–10 minutes). Starting defensive players are expected to play a single series before giving way to the second unit.
Bitcoin-Betting Odds:
Dolphins +3 (1.925)
Bears -3 (1.893)
Saints vs. Chargers
Saints: Rookie Spencer Rattler gets the start, with Dennis Allen indicating he’ll get “an extended look” in the first half. Tyler Shough will relieve him in the middle quarters, and Jake Haener will close the game. Starters on offense (WR Chris Olave, RB Alvin Kamara, and O-line) will be on the field for 1–2 series (~5–12 minutes) before being rested. Defensive starters will likely play just one series.
Chargers: Justin Herbert is expected to sit out entirely. Taylor Heinicke will start and handle the first two drives before turning the offense over to Trey Lance, who is slated to play most of the remaining snaps. Either Easton Stick or Max Duggan will finish the game. Offensive starters like WR Keenan Allen, WR Ladd McConkey, and RB Gus Edwards are planned for 1 series (~5–8 minutes). Defensive starters will also be rotated out quickly after a single drive.
Bitcoin-Betting Odds:
Saints pk (1.980)
Chargers pk (1.847)
📋 Quick Reference: QB Rotations and Planned Time
Bears (Depth Chart: Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Austin Reed)
Tyson Bagent: Starts, plays 1–2 quarters (~15–30 min)
Austin Reed: Second half (~30–45 min)
Other Starters: 1 series (~5–10 min)
Dolphins (Depth Chart: Tua Tagovailoa, Mike White, Skylar Thompson)
Mike White: Starts, 1–2 quarters (~15–30 min)
Skylar Thompson: Remainder (~30–45 min)
Other Starters: 1 series (~5–10 min)
Saints (Depth Chart: Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, Jake Haener)
Spencer Rattler: Starts, 1–2 quarters (~15–30 min)
Tyler Shough: Middle quarters (~15–20 min)
Jake Haener: Final drives (~10–15 min)
Other Starters: 1–2 series (~5–12 min)
Chargers (Depth Chart: Justin Herbert, Taylor Heinicke, Trey Lance, Easton Stick, Max Duggan)
Taylor Heinicke: Starts, first two drives (~10–15 min)
Trey Lance: Majority (~30–45 min)
Easton Stick / Max Duggan: Close (~10–15 min)
Other Starters: 1 series (~5–8 min)
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