After quarterback Stetson Bennett IV started the game and played the two first-quarter drives, the rookie quarterback Simpson took over duties and operated the offense with the confidence and poise seen throughout training camp.
“I definitely felt more comfortable than I ever had in a game,” Simpson said. “But I also didn’t know what to expect, first NFL game, first live NFL game against an NFL team. But once that first drive got done with, I was like, ‘all right, yeah, this is just like playing in the backyard in the morning.'”
In his first preseason outing, Simpson went 21-for-25 passing with 190 yards and two touchdowns, both to running back Dean Connors. The high efficiency and productive statline exemplifies the command of the offense Simpson had all day long.
