Murray sharp in brief debut
Top draft choice hits 6 of 7 passes in Cardinals’ win
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray’s NFL debut was brief.
However, he completed nearly all of his passes and showed the mobility that made him the top draft pick.
The Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback went 6 for 7 for 44 yards in the 10 plays of the Cardinals’ first offensive series.
Then he put on a headset, took off his pads and watched the Cardinals’ 17-13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the preseason opener for both teams Thursday.
“I thought it was smooth. I was anxious to get out there, move around and throw it a little bit,” Murray said. “I really just tried to execute whatever Coach called, and I think we did that for the most part.”
The 2018 Heisman Trophy winner, starting his first NFL drive at the Cardinals’ 2 after a fumble recovery, picked up three first downs, with his longest completion a 14-yard short pass to running back David Johnson.
Murray didn’t have an official carry but worked out of the shotgun and rolled out several times.
He escaped pressure from Chargers linebacker Chris Peace on one play and completed a pass along the sideline to rookie Keesean Johnson, but it was ruled incomplete because of a penalty.
Patriots 31, Lions 3 —
Atdetroit, Jakobi Meyers had six catches for 69 yards and two touchdowns for New England (1-0), which rested Tombradyandseveralotherregulars. Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, in his first season with Detroit (0-1), sustained a broken left leg. The Lions finished the third quarter with 41 net yards, including minus-11 passing.
At Cleveland, Baker Mayfield threw a 24yard touchdown pass to Rashard Higgins for Cleveland (1-0) in the quarterback’s lone series, a game-opening,
Browns 30, Redskins 10 —
no-huddle 89-yard drive that took 2:13. Mayfield finished 5 of 6 for 77 yards. Case Keenum was 4 of 9 for 60 yards, including a 46-yard TD, for Washington (0-1).
Bills 24, Colts 16 —
At Orchard Park, N.Y., rookie running back Devin Singletary accounted for 16 yards rushing and 21 receiving on a 46-yard touchdown drive for Buffalo (1-0) that opened the scoring in the second quarter. Andrew Luck (left calf strain) was one of several regulars who didn’t play for Indianapolis (0-1).
Dolphins 34, Falcons 27 —
At Miami Gardens, Fla., Josh Rosen was 13 of 20 passing for 191 yards, directing three scoring drives of more than 60 yards, in his first game with Miami (1-0). Matt Schaub was 12 of 19 for 172 yards while leading four scoring drives for Atlanta (0-2), which has lost 10 straight preseason games.
Panthers 23, Bears 13 —
At Chicago, rookie Elijah Holyfield had a 7-yard touchdown catch and an 11yard TD run for Carolina (1-0). Rookie kicker Joey Slye hit field goals of 42, 55 and 29 yards for the Panthers. Rookie David Montgomery ran for 16 yards and a TD on three rushes and caught three passes for 30 yards for Chicago (0-1).
Packers 28, Texans 26 —
At Green Bay, Wis., Deshone Kizer was 8 of 13 passing for 102 yards and a touchdown for Green Bay (1-0), which withstood a 16-point fourth quarter by Houston (0-1). Joe Webb played the entire game at quarterback for the Texans and was 25 of 40 for 286 yardsandatd,withtwointerceptions.
Giants 31, Jets 22 —
Ateast Rutherford, N.J., rookie Daniel Jones threw a touchdown pass on his lone series for the Giants (1-0). Sam Darnold led the Jets (0-1) on a 75-yard TD drive on their opening series, hitting passes for 32 and 28 yards before finding Jamison Crowder for a 3-yard score.
Titans 27, Eagles 10 —
At Philadelphia, Nate Sudfeld was 10 of 18 passing for 177 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, for Philadelphia (0-1) before sustaining a broken left wrist. Ryan Tannehill threw two TD passes in his first game with Tennessee (1-0).
Ravens 29, Jaguars 0 —
At Baltimore, Lamar Jackson directed two scoring drives in three possessions for Baltimore (1-0), finishing 4 of 6 for 59 yards and a touchdown. Rookie Gardner Minshew was 7 of 14 for 46 yards for Jacksonville (0-1).
Seahawks 22, Broncos 14 —
At Seattle, Paxton Lynch was 11 of 15 passing for 109 yards and a touchdownandranfor38yardsandatd for Seattle (1-0). Joe Flacco played one series in his debut for Denver (11) and was 3 of 4 for 19 yards.