Week 1 of the NFL preseason continued on Friday night with three games.
Here are five takeaways from Texans-Steelers, Falcons-Dolphins and Eagles-Ravens.
Snapping issues overshadow Justin Fields’ debut
Fields’ Steelers debut, a 20-12 loss to the Texans, was overshadowed by center Nate Herbig’s disastrous game.
The former guard was responsible for two failed snap exchanges. The operation looked much cleaner when rookie Zach Frazier took over as a member of the second unit.
Fields finished 5-of-6 for 67 yards in three series before being pulled, but there was no clarity in Pittsburgh’s quarterback battle between Fields and Russell Wilson because of the miscues at center.
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins shines during perfect opening drive
Wiggins, Baltimore’s first-round pick (30th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, performed a defensive masterclass in his first series of a 16-13 loss to the Eagles.
The former Clemson Tiger had three pass breakups, showing perfect timing as he successfully defended passes on first and fourth downs after Philly crossed midfield.
