Saturday, August 15, caps NFL Preseason Week 1, featuring seven matchups. NFL Network is televising a doubleheader, beginning with the Rams vs. Chiefs at 4:00 p.m. ET and capping the day with the Cowboys vs. Seahawks kicking off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Several rookies are expected to make their anticipated debuts today, including Giants LB Arvell Reese and Cowboys S Caleb Downs. Plus, QB Kyler Murray will make his Vikings debut, while the Browns’ QB competition marches on vs. the Bears.
Let’s dive into the NFL preseason schedule, focusing on two matchups for NFL preseason predictions and picks. First, we’ll break down the Eagles vs. Ravens with a 7:00 p.m. ET kick-off time, followed by PrizePicks projections for today’s nightcap between the Cowboys and Seahawks.
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Eagles vs. Ravens Prediction on Winner for NFL Preseason – Saturday, August 15
After moving on from head coach John Harbaugh, the Baltimore Ravens enter a new era under head coach Jesse Minter. The 43-year-old defensive savant will lead the Ravens for the first time tonight, but Minter said on Tuesday that he plans to rest several starters in NFL Preseason Week 1.
A clear report on the Eagles’ plans for their starters has yet to emerge, but at most, Philadelphia’s first-string players are looking at limited action.
Head coach Nick Sirianni has historically opted to rest QB Jalen Hurts during the preseason. On Thursday, Sirianni remained ambiguous when discussing Saturday’s starting signal-caller, “We’re still thinking through that.”
Considering his track history, Sirianni will likely rest key starters—especially on offense when WR DeVonta Smith and WR Makai Lemon are dealing with hamstring injuries.
With both teams likely resting starters in some capacity, PrizePicks Team Picks tabs this game with just a 36.5 over/under. Here’s a full look at payouts for tonight’s game.
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Philadelphia is the favorite with a 1.47x payout if it wins. We could see Hurts resting, but the Eagles have an open competition for the QB2 role between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee.
The two will likely go all out to earn the job, and the Ravens’ starting CBs Nate Wiggins (leg) and Marlon Humphrey will be out from injuries, as they hope to return next week. Considering those injuries, that could lead to the Ravens resting the entire starting secondary—or the defense as a whole.
Philly has quality depth on offense, headlined by RB Tank Bigsby, RB Will Shipley, WR Hollywood Brown, WR Elijah Moore, and rookie TE Eli Stowers. That may be enough firepower for motivated Eagles QBs to expose a potential second-string Ravens defense.
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Eagles vs. Ravens Picks, Player Stats for NFL Preseason on PrizePicks: 8/15/26
Here are the top Eagles vs. Ravens picks to target on Saturday, August 15. Today’s NFL preseason picks for PrizePicks include RB Will Shipley and WR Ja’Kobi Lane.
Eagles RB Will Shipley vs. Ravens: 24.5 Rushing Yards
- Eagles RB Tank Bigsby will likely be tonight’s starter, but as a critical backup option to RB Saquon Barkley, his action may be limited.
- Will Shipley should be next up behind Bigsby, though RB Carson Steele—the former Chiefs tailback—is likely to push for touches.
- Over 31 regular-season appearances, Shipley has totaled only 44 rushing attempts and 3.0 yards per carry. However, he was efficient by logging 7 carries for 48 rushing yards (6.9 per attempt) during the 2025 preseason.
- The Eagles will have a new-look offense under offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, including more snaps under center, but the run game is expected to remain at the forefront—including more designed runs for QB Jalen Hurts.
- In the 2025 season, Philly posted a 47.5% rush–play rate (sixth-highest), and that could mean plenty of touches for Shipley on Saturday night.
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Ravens WR Ja’Kobi Lane vs. Eagles: 21.5 Receiving Yards
- The Ravens selected a pair of wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft, taking USC WR Ja’Kobi Lane in the third round, followed by Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt in the fourth round.
- Both rookies are expected to play tonight, as Baltimore’s WR3 spot remains up for grabs behind WRs Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
- Throughout training camp, Lane has shined and consistently taken first-team snaps with QB Lamar Jackson throwing the rock.
- During the 2025 season at USC, Lane racked up 67.7 receiving yards per game and 15.2 yards per catch.
- Backed by a career average of 13.8 yards per reception in college, Lane is a big-play machine who could surpass this projection on one snap.
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Cowboys vs. Seahawks Prediction on Winner for NFL Preseason – Saturday, August 15
The reigning Super Bowl champions will cap NFL Preseason Week 1 by playing host to the Cowboys. However, most of the Seahawks’ established starters will not play tonight, as head coach Mike Macdonald discussed on Friday.
Seattle’s potential starting running back and 2026 first-round pick, Jadarian Price, is out on Saturday. That gives RB George Holani a chance to build a lead in the RB1 competition; he’s the starter in the first unofficial depth chart.
For the Cowboys, head coach Brian Schottenheimer is expected to rest most starters. At best, a few young defensive players could take the field, including first-round rookies S Caleb Downs and EDGE Malachi Lawrence and second-year CB Shavon Revel Jr.
Despite Dallas potentially fielding a few key players on defense, the Seahawks are the home favorites with a 1.61x payout if they win. Check out the full payouts for the Cowboys vs. Seahawks, including winner payouts, the spread, and the over/under, per PrizePicks Team Picks.
The Cowboys have gone 1-2 in the preseason the last three seasons, amassing a combined 3-6 record. Meanwhile, Seattle is 5-3-1 over the previous three preseasons—including two 2-1 finishes during the span.
Dallas gave up 30.1 points per game (32nd) and 6.1 yards per play (31st) last season. While this revamped unit could improve, led by defensive coordinator Christian Parker, tonight’s defense will likely primarily feature backups. The few players who could contribute during the regular season are inexperienced rookies or second-year pieces.
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Cowboys vs. Seahawks Picks, Player Stats for NFL Preseason on PrizePicks: 8/15/26
Check out some of our top Cowboys vs. Seahawks picks to target, featuring RB Jaydon Blue and QB Jalen Milroe.
Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue vs. Seahawks: 29.5 Rushing Yards
- Alongside young defenders looking to make an impact, the Cowboys’ RB2 role is one of the team’s biggest storylines of the offseason.
- After being selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Jaydon Blue had some hype entering last season, but his rookie season never panned out with 5 appearances with 3.4 yards per carry.
- Blue played in only one 2025 preseason game, too, recording 25 rushing yards and 2.8 yards per rushing attempt.
- RB Phil Mafah was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he’s actively making a push to surpass Blue for the RB2 role.
- Throughout training camp, Mafah—who is projected for 27.5 rushing yards tonight—has picked up steam of late with Blue battling fumble woes.
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Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe vs. Cowboys: 88.5 Passing Yards
- Jalen Milroe was once a potential first-round pick when he was playing for Alabama, but accuracy trouble and turnovers during his final collegiate campaign led to falling to the third round in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- The former Crimson Tide QB had a quiet rookie season, but now he’s competing with QB Drew Lock to secure the second-string job behind QB Sam Darnold.
- Milroe has drawn positive reviews in the offseason thus far, with his improved mechanics often circled as a strength.
- If that’s the case, Milroe possesses elite athleticism with a strong arm, perhaps translating to a strong backup.
- As mentioned, the Cowboys had one of the league’s worst defenses last season and are expected to mainly feature backups tonight. The cornerback room remains arguably Dallas’ greatest weakness, giving Milroe a chance to stack yards tonight.
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Tonight’s preseason games will mainly feature backups, with second-string battles at the forefront. Plus, rookies will look to earn prominent roles, including Ravens WR Ja’Kobi Lane.
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