After six months without football, preseason games leave NFL fans to draw grand conclusions from utterly meaningless results. It’s an easy trap to fall into, but we’re here to help manage your expectations.
The situation: An undrafted rookie receiver is gashing defenses for touchdown after touchdown.
What it looks like: Your team has discovered the next Victor Cruz.
What it actually means: Your team has discovered a great gunner for the punt unit.
The situation: Your team’s aging star gets off to a hot start.
What it looks like: He’s bouncing back.