For sharp bettors, NFL preseason is a time where information is the name of the game and opportunities exist for edges that aren't there in the regular season. For NFL fans, it signals the season is finally approaching, and football is back in our lives after a multi-month respite. As Yahoo Sports contributing writer Corbie Craig explained, preseason can be a great time for betting — if you know what you're doing.
But since not all of us have the time check NFL beat reporters' social-media feeds constantly to pick up potential betting nuggets while trying to enjoy what's left of summer, it's important to know generally the quarterbacks you'll be betting on — should you choose to wager.
After all, when you see the Colts favored over the Ravens, for example, remember you're not betting on Lamar Jackson and Baltimore's first-team defense. It's important in preseason NFL betting to know the depth of each team's roster, and no position is more vital than QB. You'll also want to try to learn just how long — if at all — coaches plan on playing their starting QBs and starters. Unlike the regular season, every coach (and team) has a different goal and motivation in preseason — and it's not always to win the game.
To help with your handicapping, here is a look at the QB depth chart rotation for every NFL team, courtesy of OurLads, grouped by team and division:
AFC East
Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen, Mitchell Trubisky, Mike White, Shane Buechele
Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, Zach Wilson, Quinn Ewers
New England Patriots: Drake Maye, Josh Dobbs, Ben Wooldridge
New York Jets: Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, Adrian Martinez, Brady Cook
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush, Devin Leary
Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, Jake Browning, Desmond Ridder, Payton Thorne
Cleveland Browns: Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders
Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Skylar Thompson
AFC South
Houston Texans: CJ Stroud, Davis Mills, Graham Mills, Kedon Slovis
Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard, Jason Bean
Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, Nick Mullens, John Wolford, Seth Henigan
Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, Brandon Allen, Tim Boyle
AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, Gardner Minshew, Bailey Zappe, Chris Oladokun
Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, Taylor Heinicke, Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei
Las Vegas Raiders: Geno Smith, Aidan O’Connell, Cam Miller
Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, Sam Ehlinger
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott, Joe Milton III, Will Grier
Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Kyle McCord, Dorian Thompson-Robinson
New York Giants: Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito
Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson, Sam Hartman
NFC North
Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love, Malik Willis, Sean Clifford, Taylor Elgersma
Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy, Sam Howell, Brett Rypien, Max Brosmer
Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Austin Reed
Detroit Lions: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, Kyle Allen
NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, Michael Pratt, Connor Bazelak
Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins, Easton Stick, Emory Jones
New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener, Hunter Dekkers
Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, Jack Plummer
NFC West
Los Angeles Rams: Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, Stetson Bennett, Dresser Winn
Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, Jacoby Brissett, Clayton Tune
San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Kurtis Rourke, Tanner Mordecai
Seattle Seahawks: Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe
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