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NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap With Sunday Preview

NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap With Sunday Preview

NFL Preseason Week 1: Thursday–Saturday Matchups


The NFL preseason is in full swing with high-flying games Thursday through Saturday, setting the stage for Sunday's final matchups of the weekend:


Thursday

  • Colts at Ravens: The Ravens took it 24–16, closing strong after the Colts lost Anthony Richardson to injury.

  • Bengals at Eagles: The Eagles won 34-27, even though Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase came out firing on all cylinders.

  • Raiders at Seahawks: Ended in a 23–23 tie, with Geno Smith and Pete Carroll reuniting with their old team members on the sidelines.


Friday

  • Browns at Panthers: Rookie Shedeur Sanders impressed, leading Cleveland to a 30–10 win with two first-half TDs.

  • Lions at Falcons: The Lions edged Atlanta 17–10, though the game ended early after a serious injury to Detroit’s safety.

  • Commanders at Patriots: New England dominated 48–18, fueled by offense and special teams.


Saturday

  • Giants at Bills: The Giants took it 34–25, with rookie Jaxson Dart showing bursts of promise.

  • Texans at Vikings: Minnesota won 20–10, as J.J. McCarthy orchestrated a scoring drive in his lone series.

  • Steelers at Jaguars: Pittsburgh held on to beat Jacksonville 31–25, gaining valuable depth looks.

  • Titans at Buccaneers: The Bucs easily handled Tennessee 29-7, but number one overall pick Cam Ward looked sharp while in the game.

  • Cowboys at Rams: The Rams took down Dallas 31-21, as neither team played their starting QB.

  • Chiefs at Cardinals: The Cardinals squeeked out a 20-17 win vs the Chiefs, with Mahomes going for one pass and one TD.

  • Jets at Packers: The Jets won 30–10, featuring Justin Fields’ red-zone presence.

  • Broncos at 49ers: The 49ers were crushed by Denver 30–9, showcasing the Broncos back up QB strength.


What to Watch: Sunday’s Final Week 1 Preseason Showdowns


This Sunday wraps up the preseason with two notable matchups:

  • Dolphins at Bears: An early Sunday matchup with both teams eyeing roster decisions — look for QB depth and defensive standouts.

  • Saints at Chargers: A battle that could hinge on turnovers and special teams — a possible sneak peek at season-defining matchups to come.


These final contests represent the last display of depth charts before the cutdown decisions start to form.


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