The dress rehearsals are nearly complete; we're just one game away from the opening act of the NFL season.
On Thursday night, the Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders will meet in the fourth and final game of the NFL's preseason—their 10th consecutive preseason finale dating back to 2006.
While the third act against San Diego featured starters playing large portions of the game, the fourth act is typically reserved for rookies, backups and fringe players who are clinging to the hope that they'll survive the final round of cuts.