If the Hall of Fame game is any sign, the 2017 NFL preseason will come as advertised while giving fans an early taste of the action set to unfold at the beginning of the regular season.
Granted, the encounter in Canton between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys, a 20-18 triumph for the latter, turned into a staredown between Blaine Gabbert and Kellen Moore.
Kidding aside, both teams tested the limits of their depth at various spots and unearthed some interesting performances, such as an Andre Ellington sighting in the form of a touchdown for the Cardinals and Brice Butler turning two catches into 78 yards for the Cowboys.