In Week 2 of the NFL preseason, pay attention to who's on the sideline in addition to the players who make the most of their opportunities on the field. Sometimes, a team's decision to sit contenders in a position battle indicates that someone has already won the job.
The Carolina Panthers have a quarterback competition between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold for the starting job. Last week, the former played one series, and the latter had two drives. What does it mean if neither took a snap Friday?
Among the active participants Friday, one rookie made another preseason splash with a touchdown in consecutive weeks.