Tennessee Titans RB Antonio Andrews has a slight edge on RBs David Cobb and Bishop Sankey for the No. 3 running back job in part because of his special teams play, according to head coach Mike Mularkey.

Footballguys View: Andrews was very good last year on a bad team, and in the event of injuries to Demarco Murray and Derrick Henry, he could fit well in the run-heavy approach of the Mike Mularkey Titans. Cobb would likely get picked up quickly if the Titans decide to let him go. Bishop Sankey is a mere afterthought at this point.

Arizona Cardinals DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle) is expected to receive significant playing time in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Aug. 28, because he needs to catch up on things, according to head coach Bruce Arians.

Arizona Cardinals DT Frostee Rucker (ankle), CB Justin Bethel (foot) and FS Tyrann Mathieu (knee) could receive as many as 12 snaps in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Aug. 28, according to head coach Bruce Arians. All three players were activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list earlier in the week.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick (arm) could start the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 26, since QB Blaine Gabbert started the first two preseason games.

Footballguys View: The 49ers appear reluctant to anoint Gabbert the starter, so if Kaepernick is functional, he could win this job. It would be better for the 49ers running game, but Kaepernick took all the wind out of the sails of the passing game last year.

Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman rushed for eight yards on five carries in the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Thursday, Aug. 25.

Footballguys View: The Dolphins are going to be one of the tougher run matchups in the NFL with their size upfront, but Freeman was bottled up very easily nonetheless. He only got one more snap than Tevin Coleman, although Freeman should dominate snaps when the Falcons fall behind, which might be common this year. He’s a much better PPR running back, but in both formats, consider Freeman a low RB1.

Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard (foot) has a chance to be a starting cornerback in Week 1 if CBs Tony Lippett and Bobby McCain continue to struggle. Howard has able to practice but has not played in a game yet.

Footballguys View: Lippett was torched by a double move last night and appears to be in over his head as a starter, but there’s no assurance that a rookie who missed camp and the preseason would fare any better. Russell Wilson will get to exploit this hole in Week 1.

Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley led the team in targets with six in their preseason game Thursday, August 25, against the Seattle Seahawks. He ended up with four catches for 30 yards.

Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones has had ‘terrific chemistry’ with QB Matthew Stafford. He’s averaging 16.2 yards per catch in the preseason, which is the sixth-most among all receivers who have had at least five catches through the first two weeks.

Miami Dolphins RB Arian Foster ‘may end up with more touches this season’ than the starter, RB Jay Ajayi.

Free-agent RB Stevan Ridley (Lions) visited the Indianapolis Colts Friday, August 26.

Footballguys View: Robert Turbin is the backup more because of Josh Ferguson’s deficiencies than his strengths. Ridley could come in and push Turbin for the backup job between the tackles behind Frank Gore.