Rookie QBs perform in NFL preseason Week 1 for various teams
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
During Week 1 of the NFL preseason, several rookie quarterbacks made notable debuts. Steelers QB Drew Allar impressed with 153 passing yards and two touchdowns in a 28-9 win over the Packers. Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza had a solid outing against Arizona, accumulating 97 yards and one touchdown but fell 27-14. Rams QB Ty Simpson also stood out, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-12 victory over the Chiefs. The preseason provided insights into team strengths and highlighted potential player adjustments.
- •Drew Allar leads rookie QBs with 153 yards and two TDs
- •Fernando Mendoza throws for one TD but loses to Arizona
- •Ty Simpson records 190 yards and two TDs against Kansas City
- •NFL teams assess rookie performances for roster decisions
- •Preseason action continues with more rookie evaluations ahead
- 4:55 PMCBS NFL — Ranking every rookie QB from Week 1 of the preseason, plus winners and losers and NFL team valuations
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