NFL Preseason Week 1 Takeaways: Tagovailoa's Uncomfortable Night; Dolphins WR Shines The NFL preseason is often viewed as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.
However, this year's Week 1 games offered more than just a glimpse of what's to come – they provided a reality check on some of the league's biggest storylines and exposed a few teams' weaknesses.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled in his first start with the team, completing only three of five passes for 22 yards. What's more concerning is how poorly he was protected by the offense line.