NFL preseason continues with teams preparing for upcoming matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The 2026 NFL preseason is in progress, with all 32 teams having played their initial exhibition games. Notable performances include rookies Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, who made significant contributions. The Cleveland Browns are closely monitoring their quarterback battle, as Deshaun Watson excelled over Shedeur Sanders in their matchup against the Chicago Bears. No NFL games will be held on Sunday, Aug. 16. The next slate of preseason games begins on Thursday, Aug. 20, featuring the Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers.
- •All 32 NFL teams played their preseason Week 1 matchups.
- •Deshaun Watson outperformed Shedeur Sanders in the Browns' quarterback battle.
- •No games scheduled for Aug. 16; next games on Aug. 20.
- •Upcoming matchups include Texans vs. Raiders and 49ers vs. Chargers.
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"The 2026 NFL preseason is now in full swing, and all 32 teams have played at least one exhibition matchup to date.
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