Minshew, Thomas earn PFF honors after preseason finale

Thomas posted 140 yards and a touchdown

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

NFL Preseason Week 3 Awards QB of the week: Gardner Minshew Offensive POTW: Zavion Thomas MORE: https://t.co/NcR6rdikE Via @PFF on X

What happened: Minshew completed 7 of 9 passes for 126 yards and earned an 88.5 passing grade. Thomas caught all five targets for 140 yards, a touchdown and a 90.6 receiving grade.

Why it matters: The final preseason performances land as teams make roster decisions and turn toward the regular season. Minshew's efficient outing closes his preseason on a strong note, while Thomas added another productive game.

By the numbers: Minshew: 7-for-9, 126 passing yards, 88.5 PFF passing grade. Thomas: 5 receptions on 5 targets, 140 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 90.6 PFF receiving grade.

What to watch: Roster decisions and regular-season preparation are next across the league.

Sources

@PFF 2026-08-31T19:14:50.082616+00:00

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