Mark Chichester

Below are 10 wars to circle as you follow all the NFL Week 1 action, including DK Metcalf vs. Sauce Gardner.

The Dallas Cowboys pushed the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 season opener, but Philadelphia leaned on its ground game and delivered in the key moments to secure the win.

Green Bay makes a splash move to address one of its bigger questions, while Dallas parts ways with a homegrown star.

From first-round picks who could become among their position’s top players to underrated depth pieces who may now clamor for more playing time, take a look at the highest-graded player at every position this preseason.

The 49ers ended their 2025 preseason with a winning record thanks to a late-game surge, upending the Chargers 30-23.

Green Bay forced four turnovers and recorded five sacks to close the preseason with a 20-7 win over Seattle. Malik Willis overcame an early interception to lead a touchdown drive capped by a scoring pass to Romeo Doubs, helping the Packers build a 10-0 lead with several starters seeing early snaps.

With starters sidelined, Indianapolis closed the preseason with a 41-14 win over Cincinnati behind a clean performance from third-string quarterback Riley Leonard. The rookie completed 15-of-20 passes for 189 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown to Laquon Treadwell just before halftime.

Denver opened with three scoring possessions behind rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who connected with Courtland Sutton for a touchdown and totaled 110 passing yards before exiting. The Broncos' defense held late as New Orleans rotated through its quarterback competition.

Kansas City’s first-team offense put together three scoring drives in as many chances, but a late push from Chicago’s reserves flipped the result in a 29-27 Bears win to close the preseason. Patrick Mahomes threw for 143 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts, while Isiah Pacheco and Rashee Rice added scores as the Chiefs opened up a 20-3 lead before resting their starters.

Tennessee wrapped its preseason slate with a 23-13 win over Minnesota, as both teams leaned heavily on rookie quarterbacks. No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward played into the second quarter once again, finishing 10-of-19 for 145 yards to cap his exhibition workload. Ward led a 13-play, 90-yard scoring drive in the first half but remained without a preseason touchdown.

Joe Milton accounted for two touchdowns and led scoring drives on Dallas’ first two possessions, helping the Cowboys notch a 31-13 win over Atlanta to wrap up the preseason. Both teams rested nearly all starters, with Milton playing the full first half in his most extended action since joining via trade.

Philadelphia capped its preseason with a 19-17 win at MetLife Stadium, holding off a fourth-quarter push from New York’s backups. Both teams rested the bulk of their starters, with Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields among those in street clothes.

Pittsburgh closed out its preseason slate with a 19-10 win over Carolina, powered by efficient quarterback play and a perfect night from rookie kicker Ben Sauls.

A late Logan Woodside interception helped set up the Buccaneers for a game-winning field goal.

The Texans' starters looked sharp. Houston held Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in check while putting up points on offense.