2021 NFL preseason, Week 3: What we learned from Friday's games

NFL.com breaks down what you need to know from Week 2 of the 2021 NFL preseason. Catch up on each game’s biggest takeaways using the links below:

Indianapolis Colts 27, Detroit Lions 17

Carolina Panthers 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 9

Philadelphia Eagles 31, New York Jets 31

Grant Gordon’s takeaways:

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NFL Research: In the competition for the Colts’ QB2 spot, Jacob Eason finished the preseason completing 41 of 62 passes (66%) for 389 passing yards, no passing touchdowns or interceptions and an 83.3 passer rating. Sam Ehlinger, who left Friday’s game with a knee injury, was 21 for 31 (67.7%) for 288 passing yards, no TDs, 3 INT and a 57.6 passer rating.

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Nick Shook’s takeaways:

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NFL Research: Sam Darnold finished Friday completing 19 of 25 passes (76%) for 162 passing yards, two touchdowns and a 119.1 passer rating. Those 162 passing yards and two touchdowns are preseason career-highs for Darnold.

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Nick Shook’s takeaways:

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NFL Research: Joe Flacco completed 13 of 16 (81.3%) passes for 188 passing yards, two touchdowns and a 155.2 passer rating. Those numbers are each preseason best for Flacco since at least 2016.

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