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Maye’s Fumble, Booker’s Sack Spree and Dart’s Debut Shape Preseason Week 1

Sunday’s exhibition games provided coaches with critical assessments of ball security from veterans alongside emerging rookie talent

Overview

  • Patriots quarterback Drake Maye coughed up a fumble in New England’s 48-18 win over Washington and drew public criticism from coach Mike Vrabel.
  • Chicago’s Austin Booker powered the Bears to a 24-24 tie with the Dolphins by recording three sacks, forcing a fumble and delivering four quarterback hits.
  • Dolphins starter Tua Tagovailoa completed 5-of-6 passes for 27 yards in his first preseason action since 2021 without throwing a turnover.
  • Rookie Jaxson Dart led the Giants to a 34-25 victory over Buffalo by going 12-of-19 for 154 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut.
  • Depth-chart evaluations continued as the Saints rotated three quarterbacks in a 27-13 loss to the Chargers and 49ers backups committed four turnovers in a 30-9 defeat.