NFL preseason Week 1 winners and losers: Steelers rookie QB shines, Cam Ward struggles
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Key Points:
- The NFL preseason kicked off with 16 games from Thursday to Saturday, featuring varied strategies on playing starters, with coaches who fielded starters being praised for adding excitement.
- Notable winners include Broncos WR Courtland Sutton for impressive catches, Steelers' rookie QB Drew Allar for a strong debut, Packers kicker Trey Smack for clutch field goals, and Cardinals quarterbacks for efficient passing.
- Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza showed promise in his first action, while 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling and Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers impressed with strong performances and potential roster spots.
- Losers include the Atlanta Falcons, hit hard by injuries and suspensions, Titans QB Cam Ward for inconsistent play, Patriots kicker Andy Borregales for missed field goals, Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa for drops, Colts QB Riley Leonard for poor accuracy, and Chargers QB Trey Lance for being outperformed.
