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The 2025 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday and continued Friday with a number of rookies enjoying their first snaps.
Week 1 of preseason video games serves as a primary look into the brand new gamers on every crew, whether or not they’re rookies or offseason acquisitions. To maintain you up to date on how gamers fared of their first recreation motion, our NFL Nation reporters summarize the highest debuts beneath.
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Friday
Browns: Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders shined as he received the beginning in Cleveland’s preseason opener, throwing a pair of first-half touchdowns. Sanders has been QB4 in Cleveland’s quarterback competitors however received the beginning due to accidents to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel. In about three quarters of motion, Sanders confirmed the pinpoint accuracy and poise that led many to imagine he was a prime quarterback within the 2025 NFL draft earlier than falling to the fifth spherical.
It was additionally a powerful debut for 2 different members of the Browns’ rookie class, linebacker Carson Schwesinger and defensive deal with Mason Graham. Schwesinger, a second-round decide, led the Browns with six tackles within the first half. And Graham, the No. 5 decide within the draft, additionally had a quarterback stress in a few drives. — Daniel Oyefusi
Subsequent recreation: at Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m. ET, Aug. 16)
Panthers: It was an underwhelming day for the category general. First-round decide Tetairoa McMillan had a fantastic over-the-shoulder catch of a Bryce Younger cross for 30 yards. However he completed with solely two catches on 5 targets, and may have had a landing catch however ran a foul route. Sixth-round decide Jimmy Horn Jr. caught 4 of 5 targets, however for less than 15 yards. Edge rushers Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen mixed for just one sack (Scourton) — Umanmielen additionally misplaced containment on a Sanders scramble — so loads of room for enchancment there. — David Newton
Subsequent recreation: at Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET, Aug. 16)
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Bryce Younger connects with first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan for 29 yards
Bryce Younger hits Tetairoa McMillan on a brief proper cross to the Cleveland 44.
Be aware: The preseason recreation between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons was suspended with 6:19 left within the fourth quarter after Lions security Morice Norris left the sector in an ambulance after sustaining an damage after a collision with a Falcons participant. The Lions mentioned he was transported to an area hospital for additional analysis, however was speaking and transferring.
Lions: Rookie receiver Isaac TeSlaa scored his first NFL preseason landing off an 11-yard cross from backup QB Kyle Allen. TeSlaa, a third-round select of Arkansas, gave Detroit a 7-3 lead within the second quarter. TeSlaa, a Michigan native and lifelong Lions fan, ended with two catches for 18 yards. He has continued to make performs by means of coaching camp and preseason motion. In apply, TeSlaa has earned some first-team reps with the offense. Lions rookies DL Tyleik Williams and OL Tate Ratledge additionally made their preseason debuts after being held out of the Corridor of Fame Sport versus the Chargers final week. Essentially the most underwhelming efficiency of the night time was from third-year QB Hendon Hooker, who began for Detroit and fumbled twice within the first half. He went 7-10 with 38 passing yards. — Eric Woodyard
Subsequent recreation: vs. Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, Aug. 16)
Falcons: If the Falcons had been to discover a commerce companion for quarterback Kirk Cousins, they is perhaps comfy with Easton Stick as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup. Stick, a free agent signing from the Los Angeles Chargers, was 15-of-18 passing for 149 yards and a landing. Stick’s 13-yard landing cross to huge receiver Chris Blair put the Falcons forward 10-7 with :34 left within the first half.
Atlanta’s rookies had been comparatively quiet. No. 26 decide James Pearce Jr. was typically double-teamed on the sting. No. 15 decide Jalon Walker, an edge rusher, and third-round decide security Xavier Watts had one deal with apiece. Fourth-round decide cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. had a fantastic open-field deal with in punt protection. Seventh-round decide Jack Nelson had some struggles at proper deal with. — Marc Raimondi
Subsequent recreation: vs. Tennessee Titans (7 p.m. ET, Friday)
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TreVeyon Henderson has a 100-yard home name on the opening kickoff
Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson takes the opening kickoff again for a landing.
Patriots: Second-round decide TreVeyon Henderson made an instantaneous affect, returning the opening kickoff 100 yards for a landing in opposition to Commanders backups. When the Patriots chosen Henderson thirty eighth out of Ohio State, they touted his pace and big-play means — each as a working again and returner — which is the kind of juice the crew has been missing in current seasons. Henderson added one carry for 18 yards and caught three passes for 12 yards. He’s projected to enrich starter Rhamondre Stevenson and No. 3 possibility Antonio Gibson.
Cornerback DJ James, a 2024 sixth-round decide of the Seahawks who spent final 12 months on the Patriots’ apply squad, additionally had a notable efficiency with an INT. That displays how he has had a powerful coaching camp by which he has persistently been across the soccer. — Mike Reiss
Subsequent recreation: at Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m. ET, Aug. 16)
Commanders: Rookie nook Trey Amos performed two collection and continued his sturdy summer season. He defended a fade ball effectively and got here up on the run one time to make a cease for no yards. In the meantime, first-round decide Josh Conerly Jr. began at proper deal with and performed 22 snaps. He continues to look extra comfy on the correct aspect. He was stable on the sting, with one hiccup vs. a stunt, and blocked effectively in house. Seventh-round decide working again Jacory Croskey-Merritt completed with solely 24 yards on seven carries, however he usually gained greater than what was obtainable due to his sharp cuts and imaginative and prescient. — John Keim
Subsequent recreation: vs Cincinnati Bengals (8 p.m. ET, Aug. 18)
Thursday
Seahawks: One play from Jalen Milroe ‘s NFL debut confirmed precisely how he can assist the Seahawks’ offense this season at the same time as their third QB. Milroe gained 27 yards on a zone-read keeper, flashing the spectacular working means that Seattle plans to make the most of every now and then by way of specialty packages. He ran thrice for 38 yards and likewise fared effectively along with his arm, finishing 6 of 10 makes an attempt for 61 yards. He led one TD drive in 5 possessions and was sacked on Seattle’s remaining drive.
Rookie fifth-round decide Tory Horton continued to make his case to beat out Marquez Valdes-Scantling for the No. 3 receiver function. With Valdes-Scantling getting the night time off together with a number of different veterans, Horton caught three passes for 31 yards and a landing cross from Drew Lock within the first half. — Brady Henderson
Subsequent recreation: vs. Chiefs, 10 p.m. ET, Friday, Aug. 15
Raiders: Ashton Jeanty‘s preseason debut was underwhelming. On three carries, the Heisman Trophy finalist totaled minus-1 yards. His longest carry was for 3 yards. However just a few performs later, Jeanty was stopped for a 4-yard loss.
The Raiders’ offensive line did not present a lot help for Jeanty and the run recreation as a complete. Las Vegas averaged 2.6 yards on 9 carries within the first half.
Jamal Adams — who signed final month — regarded stable at weak-side linebacker, as he was energetic across the line of scrimmage. In 14 defensive snaps, Adams had three tackles, together with two run stuffs. On third and lengthy within the second quarter, Adams burst up the center earlier than tackling Seattle working again Damien Martinez. — Ryan McFadden
Subsequent recreation: vs. 49ers, 4 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 16
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Anthony Richardson exits preseason recreation with finger damage
Colts QB Anthony Richardson exits within the first quarter in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens due to a finger damage after being sacked by David Ojabo.
Ravens: Rookie sixth-round decide LaJohntay Wester supplied much-needed juice to the Ravens’ punt return recreation when he scored on an 87-yard runback within the first quarter.
Wester, whose faculty coach was Deion Sanders at Colorado, flashed some “Prime Time” elusiveness when he darted round three would-be Colts tacklers in the midst of the sector earlier than racing down the correct sideline.
Baltimore’s punt return recreation was a problem final season. The Ravens used 4 punt returners who averaged 9.7 yards, which ranked sixteenth within the NFL, and failed to interrupt a punt return longer than 22 yards. Wester additionally had crew highs with two catches for 41 yards with a protracted of 30.
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Rookie kicker Tyler Loop hooked a 46-yard area aim try huge left in his first try, however he nailed a 52-yarder within the fourth quarter. Loop is the one kicker on the roster, however coach John Harbaugh mentioned Loop has to show himself within the preseason. In coaching camp, Loop is 58-of-62 (93.5%). — Jamison Hensley
Subsequent recreation: at Cowboys, 7 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 16
Colts: Tight finish Tyler Warren, the No. 14 decide on this 12 months’s draft, made his anticipated debut and wasted little time making an affect. Warren caught all three passes on which he was focused, producing 40 receiving yards within the course of. On his longest play, a 23-yard reception from Daniel Jones on a slant route, Warren confirmed the breadth of his expertise, catching the ball cleanly and working 14 extra yards after the catch.
Elsewhere, the Colts received a protracted have a look at new kicker Spencer Shrader, who had an enormous workload with 4 first-half field-goal makes an attempt. He linked from 53, 33 and 39 yards and missed from 52. Shrader, who kicked for 3 groups as a rookie final season, is changing veteran kicker Matt Homosexual, whom the Colts launched earlier this 12 months. — Stephen Holder
Subsequent recreation: vs. Packers, 1 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 16
Eagles: Operating again AJ Dillon had an encouraging debut, dashing 5 instances for 27 yards (5.4 common) and catching three passes for 27 yards. He confirmed some wiggle with a leap lower on a 9-yard acquire and moved the pile when he lowered his shoulder. It was a great begin after sitting out all of final season due to a neck damage.
Undrafted rookie receiver Darius Cooper (6 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD) raised his profile. He commonly separated from defenders with sharp routes and good burst.
First-round decide linebacker Jihaad Campbell practically got here up with an interception, and fourth-round defensive deal with Ty Robinson registered two pressures, a sack and demonstrated good consciousness by sniffing out a display screen and taking that possibility away from the quarterback. — Tim McManus
Subsequent recreation: vs. Browns, 1 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 16
Bengals: Defensive finish Shemar Stewart took some time to get onto the sector due to contractual points, however the first-round select of Texas A&M has been as marketed. He was disruptive on a few his 18 defensive snaps in opposition to the Eagles.
He had a 3-yard deal with for loss on a run play. Then on a play-action bootleg, Stewart did a great job pursuing Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee and practically forcing an interception.
Rookie left guard Dylan Fairchild, a third-round decide and projected starter, had a really nondescript outing, which is an excellent factor for an offensive lineman. Proper guard Lucas Patrick, who’s battling for a beginning spot, had a few miscues on the opening drive, together with a expensive penalty. — Ben Child
Subsequent recreation: at Commanders, 8 p.m. ET, Monday, Aug. 18
Saturday’s video games
New York Giants at Buffalo Payments: 1 p.m. ET (NFL Community)
Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings: 4 p.m. ET (NFL Community)
Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams: 7 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars: 7 p.m. ET
Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7:30 p.m. ET
New York Jets at Inexperienced Bay Packers: 8 p.m. ET (NFL Community)
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals: 8 p.m. ET
Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers: 8:30 p.m. ET
Sunday’s video games
Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears: 1 p.m. ET (NFL Community)
New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers: 4 p.m. ET (NFL Community)
