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The 2025 NFL preseason has officially started with thrilling games showcasing rookie performances, including standout debuts by Cam Ward and Travis Hunter. The week featured significant matchups, such as the dominant victory of the Denver Broncos over the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals’ narrow win against the Kansas City Chiefs. While some teams celebrated, others faced challenges, including injuries and struggles on offense. Overall, the initial week highlighted emerging talent and competitive play, setting an exciting tone for the rest of the preseason.
Nashville – The 2025 NFL preseason officially began with a thrilling lineup of games on Saturday, highlighting the debut performances of top draft picks Cam Ward and Travis Hunter. Following the opening games on Thursday and Friday, eight more contests unfolded, showcasing a mix of seasoned teams and fresh talent.
Cam Ward, selected by the Tennessee Titans, made a notable entrance in his first game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, completing 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards. Meanwhile, Travis Hunter, drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, recorded two catches for nine yards and also demonstrated his defensive skills by playing cornerback in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. These rookie debuts added excitement to the start of the season.
In one of Saturday’s standout games, the Denver Broncos overpowered the San Francisco 49ers with a decisive score of 30-9. The Broncos’ quarterback Sam Ehlinger connected with tight end Caden Prieskorn for a touchdown pass. The team further lifted their score when Emari Demercado snagged a 43-yard touchdown reception and rookie cornerback Darren Hall made an interception, cementing a dominant performance.
The Arizona Cardinals also made headlines by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17. The game concluded with Chad Ryland making a game-winning 50-yard field goal. Cardinals’ quarterback Kyler Murray had an impressive outing, completing 7-of-8 passes for 96 yards, while Jacoby Brissett contributed with two touchdown passes.
In another match, the New York Jets triumphed with a 30-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. On a strong offensive drive, Justin Fields scored a touchdown despite the Packers’ Amar Johnson showcasing a brief moment of brilliance with a 39-yard touchdown run. However, Green Bay’s offense struggled, failing to gather momentum throughout the game.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enjoyed a substantial victory against the Tennessee Titans, winning 29-7, largely due to Kyle Trask’s effective passing game, completing 12-of-16 passes for 129 yards. In an astonishing display of skill, Cam Little, a kicker for the Jaguars, notably made a historic 70-yard field goal in the match against the Steelers.
The first week of the preseason also saw the 49ers facing significant difficulties as three quarterbacks, each taking a turn behind center, threw interceptions. In contrast, the Minnesota Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy managed to throw for 30 yards, but the Dallas Cowboys found themselves with less fortune as standout player CeeDee Lamb was inactive for their matchup against the Rams.
The week also brought unfortunate news for the Dallas Cowboys as quarterback Joe Milton suffered an elbow injury during the game. However, team coach Brian Schottenheimer reassured fans that he expected Milton to be fine moving forward. Preseason performances from players like Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders were also commendable, setting promising tones for the upcoming season.
Overall, the initial week of the 2025 NFL preseason has highlighted the emergence of talented rookies like Ward and Hunter while featuring competitive matchups among established teams. Continued engagement from fans and analysts alike is expected as the teams progress through training and into regular season action.
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