The primary full week of the 2022 Nfl Preseason commenced on Thursday night time, with the New England Patriots internet hosting the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens welcoming the Tennessee Titans to get the slate began.

A final-second area purpose lifted the Giants to a 23-21 win in first-year head coach Brian Daboll’s Preseason debut with the staff, a sport by which quarterback Daniel Jones and operating again Saquon Barkley had been among the many notables to see the sector. For New England, Mac Jones was rested, with Brian Hoyer and Bailey Zappe getting the time beneath middle for Invoice Belichick and Co.

In the meantime in Baltimore, Lamar Jackson didn’t see the sector on Thursday however 2021 backup Tyler Huntley was sharp in a 23-10 Ravens victory that additionally noticed rookie Malik Willis earn the beginning at QB for Tennessee.

Listed here are the largest takeaways from Thursday night time’s video games, together with the remainder of the Week 1 preseason schedule:

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NFL preseason video games on Thursday, Aug. 11

Giants: This was precisely what the Giants offense wanted after an up-and-down begin to coaching camp. Quarterback Daniel Jones and the beginning offense moved the ball effectively and possibly ought to have reached the tip zone, if not for a nasty third-down drop by broad receiver Kenny Golladay close to the purpose line. Jones nonetheless completed 6-of-10 passing for 69 yards and ran for an additional first down. It ought to take any exterior stress off him regardless that backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor adopted by going 13-of-21 passing for 129 yards with a landing toss to Richie James. Total, the Giants offense and their quarterbacks confirmed indicators that they are headed in the proper route, and there’s no have to make any rash strikes or panic with one other month to go earlier than the common season opener in Tennessee. — Jordan Raanan

Subsequent sport: vs. Bengals (7 p.m. ET, Sunday, Aug. 21)

Patriots: On an evening when Mac Jones and a lot of the Patriots’ starters did not play, it was an opportunity to deal with the sideline and get a really feel for the staff’s unconventional teaching setup offensively. Senior soccer advisor/OL coach Matt Patricia referred to as the performs for the primary three sequence when Brian Hoyer was at quarterback, after which it appeared that offensive assistant/QBs coach Joe Decide was calling the performs when rookie Bailey Zappe entered at quarterback. Indicators level to Patricia as the first playcaller, however it was notable to see Decide additionally carry out a few of these duties within the preseason opener. — Mike Reiss

Subsequent sport: vs. Panthers (7 p.m. ET, Friday, Aug. 19)

Ravens: Tyler Huntley as soon as once more confirmed why he is among the many NFL’s high backup quarterbacks. Huntley was extra correct within the preseason opener than he is been all of coaching camp, finishing 88.9% of his passes (16-of-18) and placing nice contact on his 14-yard landing cross. He additionally transformed a fourth down with a bodily, 14-yard run. The Ravens will at all times be at their greatest with Lamar Jackson (who did not play Thursday night time), however they know they’ll stay aggressive with Huntley. The Ravens prolonged their preseason successful streak to 21 video games. “It means loads to the tradition, simply to indicate that we’re a successful staff,” Huntley stated. “And we do not care what sort of sport it’s, the Ravens are going to struggle to get a win.” — Jamison Hensley

Subsequent sport: at Cardinals (8 p.m. ET, Sunday, Aug. 21)

Titans: The Titans acquired a stay have a look at Malik Willis with him getting a shock begin towards the Ravens. Willis performed into the third quarter and accomplished six of his 11 cross makes an attempt for 107 yards. His greatest throw was a 48-yard play-action cross to Racey McMath. The rookie’s 7-yard scramble for a landing confirmed that he could make large performs operating with the ball as effectively. There have been occasions when it was evident that Willis wanted to hurry up his course of as a substitute of holding onto the soccer too lengthy. Although he acquired the beginning, Willis is listed because the No. 3 quarterback behind Ryan Tannehill and Logan Woodside. He’ll get to construct on his efficiency in joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the second preseason sport subsequent week. — Turron Davenport

Subsequent sport: vs. Buccaneers (7 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 20)

NFL preseason video games on Friday, Aug. 12

Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions: 6 p.m. ET, NFL Community
Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 7 p.m. ET
Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 7:30 p.m. ET
New York Jets vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 7:30 p.m. ET
Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers: 8:30 p.m. ET, NFL Community

NFL preseason video games on Saturday, Aug. 13

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears: 1 p.m. ET, NFL Community
Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. ET
Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills: 4 p.m. ET, NFL Community
Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 7 p.m. ET, NFL Community
Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7:30 p.m. ET
New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans: 8 p.m. ET
Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos: 9 p.m. ET, NFL Community
Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 10 p.m. ET

NFL preseason video games on Sunday, Aug. 14

Minnesota Vikings vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. ET, NFL Community