Trey McBride had an outstanding game with NFL records for consecutive games with five or more catches and back-to-back 100-catch seasons, despite the Cardinals' loss to the Texans. He emphasized team effort over individual achievements, and the article highlights key performances and injuries from the game, as well as NFL Hall of Fame considerations for Philip Rivers.
Max Brosmer, an undrafted rookie, delivered one of the worst quarterback performances in modern NFL history during a 26-0 loss to Seattle, with PFF grades nearly breaking records for the lowest scores, making it one of the worst games by a QB in the last 20 years, comparable to or worse than performances by Ryan Fitzpatrick, Mac Jones, Nathan Peterman, and others.
UAB fired head coach Trent Dilfer after a 9-21 record over two seasons, citing poor on-field performance and a series of heavy losses, and appointed offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen as interim coach.
Joey Bosa, now with the Bills after being released by the Chargers due to injury concerns, is feeling healthy and confident, which has translated into impactful performances on the field, including a sack and forced fumbles, suggesting he could have a significant impact for the Bills this season.
The Seahawks targeted Steelers' Jalen Ramsey heavily in their game, resulting in a poor grade for Ramsey despite an interception, while other Steelers players like rookie Jack Sawyer performed well, and offensive linemen struggled, highlighting key individual performances and challenges in the game.
The Minnesota Gophers suffered a 27-14 loss to California, with Koi Perich having his worst game of his career, marked by missed tackles, receptions allowed, and special teams errors, as reflected in low PFF grades for the team and individual players.
Tucker Kraft has emerged as a top NFL tight end, delivering a career-high 124 yards and a touchdown in a dominant Packers win over Washington, showcasing his growing impact and leadership on the field.
J.J. McCarthy faced a tough start in the Vikings' opener but showed resilience and improvement, highlighted during the ManningCast broadcast with insights from legends like Randy Moss, as the Vikings narrowly defeated the Bears 27-24.
Arch Manning struggled in his debut as Texas's starting quarterback, leading to a 14-7 loss against Ohio State, with his coach urging patience and emphasizing that it's just the first game of a long season.
The Detroit Lions' third preseason game highlighted standout performances from players like quarterback Kyle Allen, rookie wide receivers Jackson Meeks and Isaac TeSlaa, safety Erick Hallett II, and running back Sione Vaki, as they prepare for the upcoming regular season and roster cuts.