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Shrader made three of four field-goal attempts in Thursday's preseason loss at Baltimore. He missed a 52-yard attempt.

Shrader was seen as having a significant lead over Maddux Trujillo for the placekicking job in training camp, and Thursday's game should help his cause. Trujillo may get more of an opportunity in the next preseason game (he converted his only extra-point attempt in Thursday's game).

Downs and most other veteran starters didn't play in Thursday's 24-16 preseason loss at Baltimore.

Fellow wideouts Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce also were rested, leaving Adonai Mitchell, Ashton Dulin, Anthony Gould and rookie tight end Tyler Warren as the the top targets for QB Anthony Richardson, who left the game after a handful of snaps due to a finger dislocation on his throwing hand. Richardson should be fine by Week 1, but the QB situation remains a major concern for Downs' fantasy value after his 2024 production was heavily concentrated in the games Joe Flacco played. Daniel Jones, for all his flaws, is a better bet than Richardson to support fantasy-viable pass catchers -- and especially receivers that rely on short-area targets, like Downs and Pittman. The Colts may give their starters some run in the second or third preseason game, although it's unclear if Richardson or Jones will take the QB reps.

Gould had two receptions for 12 yards on four targets in Thursday's preseason loss at Baltimore. He also had a dropped kickoff and two dropped passes, according to James Boyd of The Athletic.

Gould has made a strong impression in training camp and had some nice plays in Thursday's game, but the mistakes probably hurt his chances to have a larger role in the offense.

Williams isn't scheduled to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Dolphins, per CHGO Sports.

This likely means most of Chicago's projected starters will be held out, although we figure to see them at least once this preseason as they continue learning coach Ben Johnson's playbook. With Williams held out, Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum figures to get the start Sunday.

Parsons (back) wasn't on the practice field Thursday, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.

It was his first absence of training camp, with Parsons having been a fixture on the sidelines, although not participating in actual drills or practices, since announcing a trade request on social media last Friday. He's scheduled to play out 2025 under the fifth-year option of his rookie contract for $24 million, while fellow pass rushers Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt have secured extensions this offseason in the range of $40 million per season. Parsons remains with the team, not wanting to face fines, and it is possible Thursday's absence wasn't solely about the back injury. He did miss practices with the same back injury during the offseason program, however, and Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones has mentioned the edge rusher's ability to stay healthy being a factor in negotiations. Multiple reports have suggested that Jones doesn't want to negotiate with Parsons' agent because he believes the two reached a verbal agreement back in March. It's a situation that could get ugly, if it hasn't already, with Jones acknowledging recently that he doesn't know if Parsons will be on the field Week 1 against Philadelphia.

Richardson's X-rays on his dislocated finger came back clean Thursday night, and he's expected to return to practice "in the coming days," NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Richardson was injured while taking a sack in the first quarter of Thursday's preseason opener against the Ravens. He was immediately removed and ruled out for the remainder of the exhibition, but it sounds like Richardson has avoided any serious issues. However, any missed practice time will allow Daniel Jones to soak up all of the reps with the first-team offense, as Jones and Richardson continue to battle for the starting job. Richardson has been one of the most injury-prone quarterbacks in the league since entering the NFL as the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 Draft. Both Richardson and Jones are good bets to make multiple starts each in 2025.

Pritchett recorded four solo tackles and two pass breakups, including an interception, in Thursday's 23-23 preseason tie versus the Raiders.

Pritchett started the game and played until the beginning of the third quarter, picking off Aidan O'Connell late in the second quarter. The 2024 fifth-round pick is expected to play a reserve role this season with starters Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe slated for starting roles.

Tyus rushed six times for 23 yards in Thursday's 23-23 preseason tie versus the Raiders.

Tyus initially signed as an undrafted rookie with the Lions but was cut in July before joining the Seahawks. The Ohio product didn't play until the fourth quarter of Thursday's game. He looks like a longshot to make the 53-man roster with five other running backs ahead of him on the depth chart.

Reed (quadriceps) made five tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 23-23 tie versus the Raiders.

Reed's 2024 season ended on injured reserve due to a quadriceps injury. He's back to full health and played the second half of Thursday's preseason contest. Reed is likely on the roster bubble after the Seahawks drafted Nick Emmanwori in the second round, so he'll need to stand out on special teams to secure a spot.

Dickson punted four times for 222 yards (55.5 average) in Thursday's 23-23 tie versus the Raiders.

Dickson signed a four-year, $16.1 million contract extension in June to make him the league's highest-paid punter, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. He continues to prove why he deserves the title, highlighting his night with a 77-yard punt Thursday.