Bills' Josh Allen plays in preseason opener against Panthers; Bears rest key players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
In the NFL preseason opener, the Buffalo Bills face the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Bills quarterback Josh Allen is set to play, marking his first preseason action since August 2024. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears will not have their starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, as they rest several key players against the Cleveland Browns, who feature QBs Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders competing for the starting role. Both teams aim to evaluate their rosters as the regular season approaches.
- •Bills play Panthers; Josh Allen sees preseason action for the first time since 2024.
- •Bears rest QB Caleb Williams along with other starters against Browns.
- •Browns' Watson and Sanders to compete for starting quarterback position.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — NFL preseason Week 1: Bills' Josh Allen to play vs. Panthers; Bears sitting Caleb Williams, other starters vs. Browns
"Here's a look at who's in and who's out for the first portion of Saturday’s NFL preseason schedule.
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