The NFL preseason schedule for 2026 is in full swing, and while there are no games on today (Sunday, August 16), the action will resume soon. The first week of the preseason wrapped up on Saturday, August 15, with the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks facing off in the final game. Now, the league takes a break before the second week begins on Thursday, August 20.
The upcoming games will be a treat for football fans, with some intriguing matchups. Here's a breakdown of the next few days' schedule:
NFL Preseason Week 2: August 20-23
Thursday, August 20:
- Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans (8 p.m. ET on ESPN)
- San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers (10 p.m. ET on NFL Network)
Friday, August 21:
- New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers (7 p.m. ET)
- Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars (7:30 p.m. ET)
- Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos (9 p.m. ET)
Saturday, August 22:
- Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions (noon ET)
- Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns (1 p.m. ET)
- Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts (1 p.m. ET)
- Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m. ET)
- New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams (4 p.m. ET)
- New York Giants at Miami Dolphins (4 p.m. ET)
- Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals (7 p.m. ET)
- Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots (7 p.m. ET)
- Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7:30 p.m. ET)
- Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals (10 p.m. ET)
Sunday, August 23:
- Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans (8 p.m. ET on FOX)
The NFL is providing a comprehensive schedule, ensuring fans can keep track of the action. With just one more week of preseason before the regular season starts, these games are crucial for teams to iron out their strategies and give players valuable experience.
In my opinion, the preseason is an exciting time for NFL fans, even if it's not the real deal. It's a chance to catch glimpses of future stars and see how teams are shaping up. The upcoming games will be a great opportunity to tune in and witness the talent that the league has to offer.
