NFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions + News You NEED To Know | Jeremiyah Love, De’Zhaun Stribling & More (Ep. 2141)

August 19, 2026

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The Colts signed Keenan Allen to a one-year, $8 million deal, a move that has significant implications for the team’s wide receiver room and for fantasy managers invested in Josh Downs. Derek Brown noted that while Allen is not washed—he ranked 14th in route win rate among 109 qualifying receivers last season—his arrival likely pushes Downs into a part-time role. Brown projects Allen will play the Michael Pittman Jr. role against two-high safety looks, with Alec Pierce operating as the field stretcher once he returns from injury. Downs, who struggled badly on the perimeter last year (84th in route win rate), is best suited for the slot, but Allen has historically thrived there. Scott Bogman added that Downs was already a player he wanted no part of, given his lack of contested-catch ability and yards after the catch. The signing makes Downs a dart throw rather than a reliable WR4/5, but it does raise the floor and ceiling of the Colts’ offense as a whole. Chris Welsh pointed out that Shane Steichen was Allen’s offensive coordinator for two years with the Chargers, which should ease the transition.

The Cardinals’ Mismanagement of Jeremiyah Love

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What you'll learn

1 (00:02) **Show Open & Housekeeping** - Hosts Chris Welsh, Derek Brown, and Scott Bogman welcome listeners to the Tailgate for a breakdown of preseason week one.
2 (01:24) **Colts Sign Keenan Allen** - The Colts sign Keenan Allen to a one-year, $8 million deal, a move that shakes up the team's wide receiver room and fantasy outlooks.
3 (08:51) **Jeremiah Love Injury & Cardinals Mismanagement** - The Cardinals give rookie running back Jeremiah Love 14 touches in a meaningless preseason game, leading to a high-ankle sprain and widespread criticism of the organization.
4 (14:26) **Jordan Tyson's Chronic Hamstring Injury** - Saints rookie wide receiver Jordan Tyson is expected to miss two months with a hamstring injury, a chronic issue that has plagued him for years.
5 (20:08) **Injury Roundup: Breece Hall, McMillan, Kalmangai** - A quick-fire round of key injury updates from across the league, including Breece Hall, Jalen McMillan, and Kalmangai.
6 (23:04) **What We Learned: Buffalo Bills Offense** - The Bills' offense looks cleaner and more defined, with Khalil Shakir showing a new perimeter role and DJ Moore looking comfortable as the clear WR1.
7 (31:48) **Ty Simpson Hype Machine Needs to Chill** - The hosts push back on the overreaction to Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson's preseason performance, calling the hype "idiotic."

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Guests on this episode

Derek Brown Scott Bogman Chris Welsh

Show Notes

Put a period after the first slate of exhibition games. Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and Scott Bogman for their NFL Preseason Week 1 reactions!

Could the Arizona Cardinals go winless after the injury to RB Jeremiyah Love? What does the signing of WR Keenan Allen mean for the Indianapolis Colts? Plus, will rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling be a difference-maker for the San Francisco 49ers?

The "Tailgate" gets listeners up to speed on the latest news, notes and risers/fallers from around the league

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Keenan Allen (WR - LAC) - 0:00:48
Jeremiyah Love (RB - ARI) - 0:08:16
Jordyn Tyson (WR - NO) - 0:13:52
Other NFL Injuries - 0:19:31
Von Miller (LB, DE - DAL) - 0:22:15
Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Giveaway - 0:22:32
What We Learned in Preseason Week 1 - 0:23:27
Khalil Shakir (WR - BUF) - 0:24:29
Ty Simpson (QB - LAR) - 0:29:29
Cam Ward (QB - TEN) - 0:35:18
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:40:54
Tailgate Podcast - 0:46:06
Stock Watch - 0:46:20
Matt Hibner (TE - BAL) - 0:46:38
Emmett Johnson (RB - KC) - 0:47:46
De’Zhaun Stribling (WR - SF) - 0:51 :17
Other Notable NFL Preseason Week 1 Risers/Fallers - 0:56:33
Outro - 0:59:22

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