Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Drew Allar shine in Week 1 preseason performances

In Week 1 of the NFL preseason, rookie quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and Drew Allar delivered notable performances. Allar led three drives and accounted for three touchdowns in his outing. Mendoza and Simpson also showcased their skills, joining a field of 15 rookies playing their first unofficial games. Despite injuries sidelining some key participants, the games offered an early look at the next generation of NFL talent. This week highlighted the potential of many new players ahead of the upcoming season.

• 5:53 PMCBS NFL — Ranking rookie QB performances from Week 1 of preseason: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Drew Allar among best