EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center|What we learned from NFL preseason Week 1

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The NFL preseason is in full swing as teams prepare for the 2023 season. Here are some of the weekend's biggest moments:

• Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his return to the field seven months after his cardiac arrest.
• First-round quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson weren't particularly impressive in their debuts.
• The Baltimore Ravens' remarkable preseason win streak hits 24. Up next: At Washington Commanders next Monday (on ESPN).

USA TODAY Sports' Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz breaks down the weekend's lowlights (top rookie QBs having rough debuts) and the highlights (other young QBs impressing) with the preseason Week 1 winners and losers.

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NFL preseason Week 1 scores

• Raiders 34, 49ers 7: A deflected TD pass from Trey Lance to Ross Dwelley was a must-see moment.
• Saints 26, Chiefs 24: Derek Carr looked comfortable in his first live snaps in a new offense.
• Chargers 34, Rams 17: Undrafted rookie RB Elijah Dotson made his case to make the Chargers' 53-player roster.
• Ravens 20, Eagles 19: Ravens have not lost a preseason game since 2016.
• Jaguars 28, Cowboys 23: Patrick Mahomes was impressed by Nathan Rourke's amazing escape and TD toss.
• Jets 27, Panthers 0: Bryce Young struggled against the Jets' backup defense.
• Bears 23, Titans 17: Justin Fields threw touchdown passes on the Bears' first two possessions.
• Bills 23, Colts 19: Anthony Richardson had an up-and-down debut.
• Cardinals 18, Broncos 17: Third-string QB David Blough led the winning drive for Arizona.
• Commanders 17, Browns 15: Ron Rivera was "encouraged" by Sam Howell's preseason debut.
• Lions 21, Giants 16: Giants might have hit with their top 2023 draft picks.
• Falcons 19, Dolphins 3: Dolphins quarterbacks threw three picks.
• Packers 36, Bengals 19: Jordan Love was efficient in two series for the Packers.
• Steelers 27, Buccaneers 17: Kenny Pickett's lone series resulted in a touchdown.
• Seahawks 24, Vikings 13: Jake Bobo's impressive camp continued with a touchdown Thursday night.
• Texans 20, Patriots 9: C.J. Stroud's first possession ended with an interception.

NFL preseason Week 2 dates, times, TV info

Thursday

• Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Friday

• Carolina Panthers at New York Giants, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons, 7:30 p.m. ET

Saturday

• Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans, 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers, 6:30 p.m. ET
• Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets, 7:30 p.m. ET
• New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m. ET
• Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings, 8 p.m. ET
• Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals, 8 p.m. ET
• Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams, 9 p.m. ET
• Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Sunday

• New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers, 7:05 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Monday

• Baltimore Ravens at Washington Commanders, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)

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