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NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Rookie QBs Williams, Daniels, McCarthy impress in debuts
The top two picks and McCarthy made their debuts as Saturday's games kick off.
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TOP HEADLINES
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ROOKIES SHOWING OFF
All 4 of Caleb Williams' completions in his preseason debut
J.J. McCarthy hits the deep ball for first TD
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PRESEASON WEEK 1
SATURDAY'S GAMES
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MORE PRESEASON ACTION
Chiefs surrender a safety after new kickoff rule confusion
Raiders block Vikings FG attempt just before halftime
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NFL NATION
From three to two: Where the Broncos' QB competition stands heading into preseason opener
It's down to rookie Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham (last year's backup) as the Broncos get ready for their preseason opener Sunday.
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'THE EXPECTATIONS ARE A KILLER'
How a Bear claw, Tom Brady's diet and a potent offense have set up Caleb Williams' debut
Can Williams live up to the hype? The No. 1 pick will see his first NFL game action Saturday in Buffalo.
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SEASON PREP CONTINUES
Latest buzz from NFL training camp: What we heard at 18 teams' practices, plus fantasy intel
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The latest from NFL training camps, with Jalen Hurts looking sharp and the Chiefs' defense feeling bruised.
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NFL DRAFT
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Top Headlines
- Bears rave over QB Williams' preseason debut
- Bengals' Burrow authors scoring drive in return
- QB McCarthy takes 'singular step' as Vikings win
- Chiefs' Brown hurts shoulder, to 'miss some time'
- Kickoff rules confuse refs, result in safety for Jags
- Packers' Love ends 3-snap day with 65-yard TD
- McDermott on Bills' dud: 'Got a lot of work to do'
- QB Daniels impresses in Commanders debut
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