NFL Preseason Week 1: Top Takeaways and Highlights
Biggest Surprises
The NFL preseason is in full swing, and there have been plenty of surprises so far. Here are a few of the most notable:
- The Jacksonville Jaguars looked impressive in their 24-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Trevor Lawrence looked sharp, and the Jaguars' defense forced three turnovers.
- The New York Giants upset the New England Patriots 23-21. Daniel Jones had a strong performance, and the Giants' defense made several big plays.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled in their 32-25 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Dwayne Haskins threw two interceptions, and the Steelers' defense allowed over 400 yards of offense.
Key Injuries
There were also a few key injuries in the first week of the preseason:
- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen suffered a foot injury and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason.
- Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen suffered a hamstring injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks.
- Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders suffered a foot injury and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason.
What's Next?
The NFL preseason continues this week with a full slate of games. Here are a few of the most anticipated matchups:
- Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans
- Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals
- Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos