Ranking rookie QB performances from Week 1 of preseason: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Drew Allar among best

You only get one chance to make a first impression, and for rookie NFL quarterbacks, their best chance at that impression comes in the preseason. This year, the Cardinals' Carson Beck and the Panthers' Haynes King got things off to a sizzling start in the Hall of Fame Game. Beck -- a third-round pick out of Miami -- we

Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby just made a funny about Kirk Cousins.

What to watch for during the preseason, plus who has impressed and what's scheduled this weekend

August 14, 2026 10:27 AM ET After further evaluation, I like this kid.Following strong play Thursday night in his NFL preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals, the first thing that Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza did was thank God.“First, I want to thank God and my teammates and coaches for a

Kirk Cousins gives frank review of Fernando Mendoza’s historic debut as rookie admits he 'let teammates down'  talkSPORT

The race for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year figures to be wide open.

Fernando Mendoza posted a 100.3 quarterback rating in his NFL preseason debut, but coach Klint Kubiak says Kirk Cousins still holds the starting job.

Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza throws for 97 yards in 4 drives  ESPN

Between Allar's 3 total touchdowns and a solid outing from Kaden Wetjen, it was a good night for Pittsburgh's rookies.

Rookie Drew Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener  Toronto Star

Rookie Drew Allar threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener for both teams