Paul Jordan – Mustangs Ahead

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - The National Football League (NFL) preseason officially started on Aug. 6 as the Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in the most watched preseason opener ever with a peak of seven million viewers.

The beginning of the game saw quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinateri, and running back Rodger Craig get officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The first slate of preseason games is the first time important rookies get to show their skills in the NFL.

"Being able to watch football again is really nice after months of it being away. I can't wait until the regular season starts so the games actually matter," said LRHS senior Elliot Brumfiel.

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First overall pick Fernando Mendoza for the Las Vegas Raiders threw for 97 yards and got his first pro touchdown. Yet, the Raiders lost this game 27-14 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Former Penn State quarterback, and 76th overall pick, Drew Allar threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sealing the 28-9 win over the Green Bay Packers.

The Buffalo Bills played their first game in Highmark Stadium, which opened on June 23. Bills quarterback Josh Allen got the team's first touchdown and victory in the new stadium with a 29-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

The Los Angeles Rams’ 13th overall pick, Ty Simpson, threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns in their 20-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.