NFL Preseason Week 1: Takeaways from Friday’s Action

August 13, 2016   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments

Football is finally here.
Well, sort of.
It's the first week of the preseason, which means a few things. The starters who do play will be on the field for a brief time. Many of the men who play significant snaps are rookies donning an NFL uniform for the first time, so jitters and mistakes are common.
It might not be good football, but it's football nonetheless.
And most importantly, fans across America will pack stadiums and gather around the TV anyway.
Preseason football might not be the truest barometer of regular-season success. But whether it's injured stars making their return, big-name rookies making their NFL debut or a former No. 2 overall pick trying to start over, there's plenty going on—even in games that don't count.
And here are the biggest happenings from Friday night.
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