The 2025 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday and continues through Sunday with several rookies playing their first snaps.

The Washington Commanders opened the preseason with a disappointing 48-18 loss to the New England Patriots on Friday. Of course, Washington sat 30 players, almost all of its starters, including quarterback Jayden Daniels and backup QB Marcus Mariota.

NFL.com breaks down what you need to know from Week 1 of the 2025 NFL preseason. Catch up on each game's biggest takeaways using the links below:

The 2025 NFL season is rapidly approaching, with the three-week preseason underway. The first week wraps up today with two games: You can follow all the build-up and insight you need from our reporters and experts below,

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Had 3 Words After NFL Preseason Debut originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite being listed as the fourth-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders took full advantage of his opportunity to start in the team's first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.

The NFL got its first look at Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Friday night. In the team's preseason opener on the road against the Carolina Panthers, Sanders received the start due to injuries being nursed by Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.

Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut in the preseason opener in Carolina. Here's what his teammates had to say about the game.