2025 NFL Preseason Week 1 Results

The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason, which took place from August 7-10, marked the start of the 2025-2026 regular season preparation games.
The games, played after the Hall of Fame Game (Chargers 34-7 Lions), offered a first look at the teams, with notable performances from rookies and tactical adjustments.

Below are the Week 1 game results, according to the official schedule:
Thursday, August 7:
Baltimore Ravens 24-16 Indianapolis Colts: The Ravens started with a win, highlighted by the performance of Keaton Mitchell and young pass rushers, although Bilhal Kone's injury was a negative point.

Philadelphia Eagles 34-27 Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow and the Bengals' starting offense looked electric, but the Eagles took the win. Cincinnati has gone seven preseason games without a win.

Seattle Seahawks 23-23 Las Vegas Raiders: A close tie that showed parity between the two teams.

Friday, August 8:
Cleveland Browns 30-10 Carolina Panthers: The Browns dominated with a solid defensive performance.

Detroit Lions 17-10 Atlanta Falcons: The Lions bounced back from their loss in the Hall of Fame Game.

New England Patriots 48-18 Washington Commanders: The Patriots, under head coach Mike Vrabel, achieved a resounding victory in their preseason debut.

Saturday, August 9:
New York Giants 34-25 Buffalo Bills: The Giants outlasted the Bills in an offensive duel.

Minnesota Vikings 20-10 Houston Texans: The Vikings prevailed with a solid game, while CJ Stroud of the Texans showed flashes.

Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 Jacksonville Jaguars: The Steelers, with an outstanding performance, defeated the Jaguars.

Los Angeles Rams 31-21 Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys fell, and Stetson Bennett cemented himself as the Rams' backup QB.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-7 Tennessee Titans: The Buccaneers dominated with an effective attack.

New York Jets 30-10 Green Bay Packers: Shedeur Sanders shined in his Jets debut, throwing two touchdowns.

Arizona Cardinals 20-17 Kansas City Chiefs: The Cardinals stunned the Chiefs, despite a Patrick Mahomes touchdown.

Denver Broncos 30-9 San Francisco 49ers: The Broncos showed superiority against a 49ers team that was in a tight fit.

Sunday, August 10:

Chicago Bears 24-24 Miami Dolphins: A tie that highlighted the potential of both teams, with rookie Luther Burden III shining for the Bears.

Los Angeles Chargers 27-13 New Orleans Saints: The Chargers closed out the day with another solid win, although Justin Herbert showed some rust in his debut.