The anticipation is building as the 2024 NFL season draws near, with preseason games in full swing setting the stage. Recently, all 32 NFL teams participated in the opening week of preseason matchups, giving fans an exciting preview of what’s to come.
Week 1 Highlights
The preseason action kicked off last Thursday with two exciting games. Friday night followed with another two matchups, setting the tone for a packed weekend of football. Saturday boasted nine matchups, providing a day brimming with football excitement. The weekend wrapped up with a Sunday doubleheader, giving fans plenty to talk about heading into the new week.
The annual NFL Hall of Fame Game, one of the preseason’s most anticipated events, took place on August 1. In a thrilling contest, the Chicago Bears emerged victorious over the Houston Texans, clinching the game with a 21-17 win. This traditional game not only honors the legends of the sport but also marks the official start of football activities for the season.
Looking Ahead to Week 2
As the NFL preseason rolls forward, Week 2 promises more electrifying action. The Philadelphia Eagles will go head-to-head with the New England Patriots on Thursday night at 7 p.m., signaling the start of the second week of preseason play.
Saturday’s slate of games will commence with the Atlanta Falcons facing off against the Baltimore Ravens at noon. The day will proceed with several afternoon and evening matchups, including the Cincinnati Bengals versus the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants taking on the Houston Texans, both at 1 p.m. Fans can also look forward to seeing the Detroit Lions play against the Kansas City Chiefs at 4 p.m. and the Minnesota Vikings matchup against the Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m.
The evening lineup for Saturday continues to deliver with multiple games scheduled for 7 p.m., including the New York Jets versus the Carolina Panthers, the Arizona Cardinals against the Indianapolis Colts, the Washington Commanders taking on the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills clashing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Seattle Seahawks facing the Tennessee Titans. Additionally, the Los Angeles Rams will meet the Los Angeles Chargers at 7:05 p.m.
Later on Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play against the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m., followed by a late-night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Week 2 will wrap up on Sunday with an 8 p.m. doubleheader featuring the Green Bay Packers against the Denver Broncos and the New Orleans Saints taking on the San Francisco 49ers.
Prepping for Week 3
Looking ahead to Week 3 of the preseason, the action begins with two games on Thursday night. The Indianapolis Colts will face the Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m., while the Chicago Bears will clash with the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m.
Friday night will feature three preseason matchups. The Jacksonville Jaguars will compete against the Atlanta Falcons at 7 p.m., followed by the Miami Dolphins versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m. The night will conclude with the San Francisco 49ers facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule is packed with afternoon games, starting with the Carolina Panthers taking on the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m., the Pittsburgh Steelers battling the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m., and the Baltimore Ravens facing the Green Bay Packers at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams will play against the Houston Texans, and the Minnesota Vikings will go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The action continues Saturday afternoon with the Los Angeles Chargers meeting the Dallas Cowboys at 4 p.m. As the day transitions into evening, the New York Giants will face the New York Jets at 7:30 p.m., and the Cleveland Browns will take on the Seattle Seahawks in a late game at 10 p.m.
The preseason excitement reaches its crescendo on Week 3's Sunday lineup. The Tennessee Titans will compete against the New Orleans Saints at 2 p.m., followed by the Arizona Cardinals facing the Denver Broncos at 4:30 p.m. The weekend will conclude with an 8 p.m. primetime matchup between the New England Patriots and the Washington Commanders.
As teams navigate through these crucial preseason games, both veterans and rookies have the opportunity to showcase their talents and earn their spots on the final rosters. Fans eagerly await the start of the regular season, and these preseason games offer a tantalizing glimpse of the high-caliber football yet to come.