3 Takeaways From the Hall of Fame Game

2. Austin Booker Flashes

Entering this game, Austin Booker was a player on many people's watch lists due to his raw athleticism and confidence in himself. From his first snap to his last, Booker demonstrated exactly why he had garnered attention, showcasing his impressive pass-rush power and speed throughout.

Booker’s most impressive plays included putting a Texans offensive lineman on the ground twice and collapsing the pocket to help create a sack-fumble. Although the slippery field may have contributed to the Texans' offensive linemen falling, Booker still had a nice power rush on those two plays. Additionally, on the play where Booker helped collapse the pocket, he continued to show power along with a nice inside move.

Even on plays where Booker didn’t directly impact the outcome, he demonstrated strong chase-down ability. In the NFL, being able to chase down plays is crucial because every yard counts. If Booker continues to deliver preseason performances like this, people will be eager to see how he fares against starting offensive linemen.