The first week of the NFL preseason showcased thrilling moments and some disappointments as teams began their journeys towards the regular season. Notable performances came particularly from rookies.
Winners and Losers
Winners:
- Joe Schoen - The Giants’ GM saw his first-round draft picks shine, especially in their debut games.
- Jaxson Dart - The rookie quarterback had a stellar outing, completing 12 of 19 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown against the Bills.
- Abdul Carter - Made an instant impact with pressures even in his limited playtime.
- TreVeyon Henderson - Impressively returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in his debut.
- Shedeur Sanders - Showed poise and skill, throwing for two touchdowns in a memorable start.
Losers:
- Cincinnati Bengals Defense - Struggled against the Eagles reserves, raising concerns for the upcoming regular season.
- Kyler Murray - Had a rough outing, with an interception that fueled doubts about his consistency.
- Anthony Richardson - Injured early in the game, continuing a troubling trend of health issues for the quarterback.
