Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd played nine snaps for the Packers in the team's first three drives of their 33-13 win over the Denver Broncos in both teams' second preseason tilt. Lloyd capped off the team's first drive with a receiving touchdown on an angle route over the middle with plenty of daylight to trot in for the 11-yard score. After the third drive, Chris Brooks was the primary running back for the Packers and Lloyd's day was done. Lloyd's night ended with six carries for 17 yards to go with his 11-yard touchdown score on his only target. With Josh Jacobs (groin) returning to practice this week but not playing in this preseason game, the pecking order seems firmly established with Lloyd being Jacobs' primary backup. Lloyd seems like a near-lock to be the primary backup and contingency plan if Jacobs cannot play. Consider Lloyd a solid handcuff at the end of fantasy drafts and a worthwhile stash in case he works into more carries this season for Green Bay.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar completed 11 of 23 passes for 110 yards and added four rushing yards on one carry in a 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets. Allar took over for Will Howard in the second half on Friday night but was unable to replicate the success of his pro debut a week earlier. Although the Steelers struggled to get anything going offensively, Allar did flash his arm talent while under pressure on a 38-yard downfield completion to rookie tight end Lake McRee. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh was unable to capitalize on the momentum, missing a 44-yard field goal later in the possession. The Penn State product should see plenty of action in next week's preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard completed 10 of 15 pass attempts for 74 scoreless yards and two interceptions in a 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets. Howard made a few impressive completions, including a 14-yarder to third-year wideout Roman Wilson, a 16-yard strike to receiver Ben Skowronek, and a 12-yard touch pass to tight end Robert Tonyan. However, his two most promising drives ended abruptly after poor decisions resulted in interceptions. Pittsburgh's offense as a whole struggled to get much going after its impressive showing in last week's victory. With Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph resting Friday night, Howard and rookie Drew Allar appear to be competing for the QB3 job heading into the regular season. The 24-year-old will get his next opportunity Thursday against the Buffalo Bills.

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has consistently gotten open during training camp as he fights for a role this season. According to Connor Hughes, Beckham has gotten open even when he hasn't always been targeted. In the joint practice against the Miami Dolphins, he put his matchup in a bind and was open multiple times during the team's first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. With veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster released after the addition of running back Najee Harris, Beckham's path to making the 53-man roster is clearing. Given his strong camp performance and standing with the team, the veteran receiver has a solid chance to suit up with the Giants this season.