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Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer had another uneven performance Saturday night against the Rams in preseason action.

Hoyer got the start and was intercepted by Alex Ogletree in the second quarter. He redeemed himself on his final drive of the night with 5-yard touchdown strike to Andrew Hawkins with 35 second remaining in the first half. He compiled 84 yards through the air while completing 10 of 16 passes. He added a touchdown, and interception and finished with a passer rating of 70.8.

Hoyer will start Week 1 for the Browns at Pittsburgh.

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill had a quiet performance as he failed to get in the end zone during Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys.

Tannehill had some issues again connecting with primary target Mike Wallace, missing his receiver wide open on a deep route in the first half. On his first drive after halftime, Tannehill was picked off by Tyler Patmon. The third-year quarterback compiled 119 yards through the air while completing 13 of 21 passes. He had one interception and finished with a 57.4 passer rating.

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford may have dodged a bullet Saturday night against the Browns. Initial tests on his left knee did not reveal any damage to his ACL, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is expected to undergo further tests on Sunday.

Bradford appeared in his second preseason game since tearing his left ACL. He took a hit to his surgically-repaired knee after releasing the ball by defensive end Amonty Bryant in the first half. He was on the ground for a bit before he was escorted back to the locker room and ruled out for the remainder of the game. He completed 4 of 9 passes for 77 yards before leaving the game.

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford was removed from Saturday's preseason game with an apparent leg injury.

Bradford, who is recovering from a torn ACL, took a hit after releasing the ball by defensive end Amonty Bryant in the first half. He was on the ground for a bit before he was escorted back to the locker room for further evaluation. The trainers were tending to his left knee -- the same knee he injured last year. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Eagles coach Chip Kelly confirmed that Nick Foles and backup Mark Sanchez will sit out the preseason finale, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia reports. Matt Barkley will get the nod Thursday against the Jets.

According to the Tennessean, the following players will not suit up for the Titans Saturday night against the Falcons in Atlanta: center Chris Spencer, center Gabe Ikard, quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, and defensive lineman Antonio Johnson and Mike Martin.

The Jets officially named Geno Smith the team's starting quarterback Friday, a move that does not come as much of a surprise given his usage in the preseason.

"I think he's taken off from where he left off [last season]," coach Rex Ryan said after announcing the decision. "I expect great things in the future."

Smith has been working almost exclusively with the first time offense during training camp and preseason, as Michael Vick hasn't made much of a push to start. Smith made the decision easier with his solid preseason play, completing 69.7 percent of his 33 passes, for 268 yards and a touchdown. He added a rushing touchdown while turning the ball over just once.

Smith started all 16 games as a rookie, completing just 55.8 percent of his passes and finishing with 12 passing touchdowns to 21 interceptions.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson caught fire again during Friday's preseason game against the Bears.

Wilson scored a seven yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. In the second quarter, he Jermaine Kearse for a 12-yard strike and Christine Michael for a 7-yard strike. He completed 15 of 20 passes for 202 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He was sacked once and finished with four carries for 23 yards and a touchdown through the ground.

Wilson has compiled 360 yards through the air while completing 30 of 39 passes this preseason. He has five touchdowns, three of which have come through the ground. While completing 79.6 percent of his passes, he has not committed a turnover.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had another impressive showing Friday night at home against the Raiders in preseason play.

Rodgers plated nearly the entire first half and capped his preseason by compiling 139 yards through the air while completing 9 of 20 passes. He completed a 12-yard strike to Jordy Nelson and a 6-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Quarless -- all in the second quarter. He had two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Rodgers has passed for 267 yards through two preseason games.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was picked off once in an up-an-down outing Friday night against the Jaguars in exhibition play.

Stafford was intercepted by Andre Branch in the first quarter. He was limited to only one half of work with the first unit. He compiled 98 yards through the air while completing 10 of 16 passes. He had one interception and no touchdowns, registering 53.6 passer rating.