The first full week of NFL preseason football since 2019 launched Thursday night with exhibition action involving the Washington Football Team and New England Patriots in Massachusetts and Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles in Pennsylvania.
There was quite a lot to take away from that action, but the focus was predictably on the quarterbacks. The starting jobs in Washington, New England and Philadelphia still aren't completely locked up in everyone's eyes, while the backup job (which could be an heir apparent gig) in Pittsburgh appears to be up for grabs.
We'll start our reaction with the most celebrated and decorated team of the 21st century and their intriguing battle between a former MVP and a rookie first-round pick.