2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL preseason has started with many players competing for practice squad spots, while star players remain largely absent from early games.
- Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza showed consistency and calmness in his preseason debut, impressing coaches with his pocket movement and decision-making.
- Giants' legend Tiki Barber highlighted Tyrone Tracy's potential impact as a receiver and screen game weapon in the upcoming season under Matt Nagy's offense.
- Rookie performances stood out this week, with Pittsburgh's Drew Allar, Fernando Mendoza, and Ravens' wide receiver Lane making strong impressions in their professional debuts and training camps.
- Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa admitted his preseason performance was below standard, emphasizing the need for improvement despite the team's solid training camp work.
