Week 2 of the preseason is known as the "dre s rehearsal" for NFL teams in preparation for the regular season (at least Ben Jones Jersey for the squads not participating in joint practices). With the start of the season just three weeks away, teams are starting to prepare for Week 1 -- part of what makes the second week of the preseason exciting as it may be the final opportunity to see starters before September.There are some intriguing storylines on the docket heading into Week 2, including a few quarterback competitions that could be decided (check out our takeaways from Thursday night's Bears-Seahawks game ) and a few position battles that may be settled this week. With more playing time coming for first team offenses and defenses, watching the first half of these preseason games will be all the more intriguing.Need one reason to watch every this week? We got you covered. at Time: 7 p.m. ET on FridayTV: NetworkWill the bad blood continue? The Panthers and Patriots participated in a training camp fight during the first joint practice Tuesday and kept it going Wednesday, not a great sign for either organization. Punches were thrown during the Tuesday practice and a brawl occurred by the stands in the final joint practice Wednesday. A fan was injured in the melee, which was kickstarted after was knocked out of bounds on a running play. McCaffrey spiked the ball at Patriots defensive lineman Jr.'s feet, causing the brawl to ensue. Tempers continue to flare at the Patriots/Panthers joint practicevia NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) With the nature of the joint practice, it's highly unlikely the starters play in this one. If there's a cheap shot at any point in this game, this contest could get ugly. Nate Davis Jersey at Time: 8 p.m. ET on FridayTV: NFL+, check local listingsWhich Packers wide receiver will step up? was hard on his wide receivers this week, expre sing frustration with the young group over inconsistency in route running and drops. Rodgers trusts and , but none of the young wideouts have separated themselves from the pack.Rodgers likely won't play in the preseason (he hasn't played a preseason game since 2018), but he felt bad for that the younger receivers hurt his box score in the preseason opener. and fourth-round rookie are the two wideouts to watch as second-round pick has yet to take part in full-speed, 11-on-11 practices.In addition to the young wide receivers, has started at tight end in place of -- who is coming off a torn ACL. He's been under Rodgers' microscope as well. All the young receivers are players to keep an eye on this weekend, no matter who the quarterback is. Time is short and the regular season is coming. at Time: 10 p.m. ET on FridayTV: NFL NetworkWill back up strong preseason debut?Pierce had five carries for 49 yards in the second half of the Texans' victory last week, averaging 9.8 yards per carry to lead all of Houston's running backs. Head coach Lovie Smith revealed Pierce "caught his eye" as he's starting to play his way up the depth chart and challenge for the starting job.Pierce was mostly used as power back at Florida, as the fourth-round rookie needs to work on his pa s catching to earn more playing time. His natural running ability should earn him snaps in a run offense that finished last in the league in rushing yards and yards Jurrell Casey Jersey per carry last year. The Texans like Pierce. He's going to get an opportunity. at Time: 1 p.m. ET on SaturdayTV: NFL NetworkThe Bills rookie cornerbacks. and received a lot of praise for their performance against the Indianapolis Colts' first-team offense in the preseason opener, more than holding their own against and . Sean McDermott was more than impre sed with the first-year cornerbacks, making the Bills cornerback group even better once and are added to the mix.Elam is projected to start in Buffalo while Benford -- a sixth-round pick -- has played his way onto the second team. The duo allowed just four catches on nine targets for 39 yards, showcasing they can play in the league.Denver's wide receivers will be another good test for Elam and Benford. at Time: 1 p.m. ET on SaturdayTV: NFL+, check local listingsCan repeat his strong debut?Hutchinson might be one of the only starters who plays in this one, pending how Lions head coach Dan Campbell handles the joint practices this week. Facing the Colts offensive line is a good test, especially for a player who had two tackles in just 10 defensive snaps in his NFL debut. Hutchinson will likely play more this week, if Aaron Glenn allows some of the young starters to Jeffery Simmons Jersey play. If Hutchinson doesn't go, (Rodrigo of Hard Knocks fame), will be worth watching at linebacker. at Time: 4 p.m. ET on SaturdayTV: NFL NetworkHow will look against one of the NFL's top teams?Wentz was 10 of 13 for 74 yards in his preseason debut with the Commanders last week, looking like he's finally starting to settle into the offense after a rocky stretch of inconsistent practices. He has cut back the off-target throws, which has been encouraging for Washington.Seeing Wentz play the Chiefs revamped defense and growing his chemistry with , , and is vital for the Commanders' chances in the NFC East this year. Saturday may actually be the "dre s rehearsal" for this group. at Time: 7 p.m. ET on SaturdayTV: NFL+, check local listingsWho's going to take the lead in the quarterback competition?Pretty easy to pick the one thing to watch in this game, right? The Steelers have , , and vying for the No. 1 quarterback job -- with Pickett becoming the fan favorite after leading Pittsburgh to victory in the final seconds of the preseason opener.Pickett is starting to get reps with the first team, and it would be intriguing to see the first-round rookie with the starters in this one. Trubisky is likely to play with the starters again, but when head coach Mike Tomlin puts Pickett into this one will be worth watching.Trubisky is the leader in the clubhouse right now, but Bruce Matthews Jersey Pickett has closed the gap. at Time: 7 p.m. ET on SaturdayTV: NFL+, check local listingsWill Mike McDaniel actually debut his new-look offense? The Dolphins offense received a ma sive makeover this offseason, starting with the acquisition of and the free agent addition of to compliment in the pa sing game. Miami signed and to improve the offensive line and brought in , Chase Edmunds, and to upgrade at running back.McDaniel didn't play the starters in the preseason opener and won't reveal whether he's playing the first team offense Saturday