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Analysis and fantasy notes from Week 2 of NFL preseason

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Key takeaways, fantasy football thoughts, and everything else you need to know from the NFL preseason games.

Friday games

Sleeper Seahawks?

Nobody should be overreacting to a single possession of preseason football. Still, I can't help but wonder whether the Seahawks' first-team offense putting together a flawless touchdown drive against the Chiefs is a sign of things to come. The new-look offensive line seems to be taking quite well to Klint Kubiak's system. That unit opened up one big lane after another as Zach Charbonnet turned his five carries into 45 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown scamper. First-round rookie guard Grey Zabel was particularly outstanding.

We'll see how it all looks in the regular season. Nothing truly matters until then. However, it's easy enough to envision this group taking a big step forward on the back of a consistent run game and a play-action-heavy passing attack. Remember: Kubiak had the Saints offense looking incredibly dangerous early last season before injuries hit. Building (and sustaining) anything like that in Seattle would provide the perfect complement to one of the league's premier defenses. Maybe the Seahawks should be getting more attention as a dark horse in the NFC.

Milroe mixes in

Jalen Milroe got his opportunity to run the offense late in the game. As was the case last week, there were some glimpses that should have Seahawks fans excited about his future. The third-round rookie won't challenge for the starting quarterback job any time soon, but that doesn't mean he's not going to see the field quickly. Milroe getting subbed in for a sneak on Sam Darnold's lone drive would appear to confirm that he's tracking toward some sort of package role. And considering his rushing ability may only be matched by Lamar Jackson, it seems like a pretty smart plan. Getting Milroe involved on occasion, potentially even as part of a 2-QB package, can only give the Seahawks more ways to attack opponents.

Falcons play it safe

Michael Penix Jr. sat out for most of the preseason as a rookie last year, despite being clearly headed for a backup role. With that in mind, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised he's now gone two weeks without a single rep. Am I the only one who thinks Atlanta would be wise to give him some live game action? I understand the desire to protect your players, but we're talking about a young quarterback who started three games during the previous season. With the Falcons counting on Penix for a breakout year to help end this stretch of mediocrity, it might be a good idea for him and the rest of the first-team offense to get some reps in next week's preseason finale.

Titans' rookies flash

Cam Ward made headlines this week when he said the Titans have a top-five receiving corps in the NFL. Bottom five would probably be more accurate, if we're being honest. But that doesn't mean there aren't some interesting pieces in place. Two such players had an impact in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons. Second-round rookie wideout Elic Ayomanor delivered the play of Tennessee's opening drive with a 35-yard catch-and-run, showcasing the talent that should soon have him challenging Van Jefferson, who had a rough drop on an incredible throw from Ward. Keep an eye on Gunnar Helm, too. The fourth-round rookie caught all four of his first-half targets for 48 yards, the highlight being an impressive 25-yard touchdown in traffic. Helm is going to make it tough for the Titans to keep him off the field, particularly in red-zone situations.

Dan Wilkins is theScore's senior NFL writer.

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