The first full slate of the 2026 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday night, giving fans their first look at high-profile rookies, quarterback competitions, and free-agent additions in new uniforms.
| Matchup | Final Score | Standout Rookie / Storyline | Key Stat / Takeaway |
| Cardinals at Raiders | ARI 27, LV 14 | RB Jeremiyah Love (ARI) / QB Fernando Mendoza (LV) | Love: 11 carries, 58 YDS (5.3 YPC); Mendoza: 10/16, 97 YDS, 1 TD |
| Packers at Steelers | GB 9, PIT 28 | QB Drew Allar (PIT) & WR Kaden Wetjen (PIT) | Allar accounted for 3 total TDs (2 pass, 1 rush); Wetjen had 74-yd catch |
| Lions at Bengals | DET 14, CIN 16 | QB Luke Altmyer (DET) & DE Cashius Howell (CIN) | Altmyer: 13/21, 130 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT; Howell: recovered botched handoff |
| Colts at Patriots | IND 13, NE 13 | RB Jam Miller (NE) & LB Bryce Boettcher (IND) | Miller: 14 carries, 55 YDS; Boettcher: 3 tackles & strong run defense |
| Chargers at Texans | LAC 27, HOU 7 | LG Jake Slaughter (LAC) & TE Marlin Klein (HOU) | Slaughter excelled picking up stunts; Klein had 31-yard seam catch |
| Titans at 49ers | TEN 19, SF 13 | WR De’Zhaun Stribling (SF) & RG Fernando Carmona (TEN) | Stribling: 7 REC, 62 YDS vs starting CBs; Carmona worked with 1st team |
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