NFL preseason opens with six games scheduled for tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The NFL preseason begins on August 13 with six games on the schedule. Key matchups include the Detroit Lions against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers facing the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor hinted that some starters, including Joe Burrow, may see action, whereas Lions coach Dan Campbell does not expect to play most starters. The Packers-Steelers game garners attention due to Aaron Rodgers' final season. Other matchups include the Colts hosting the Patriots, Chargers battling the Texans, and a late game featuring the Titans against the 49ers, marking Robert Saleh's debut as Tennessee's head coach.
- •Six preseason games scheduled for August 13.
- •Lions face Bengals; starters may play for Cincinnati.
- •Packers meet Steelers with Aaron Rodgers in final season.
- •Colts host Patriots; both teams aim for early season optimism.
- •Titans debut head coach Robert Saleh against 49ers.
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"Football fans got their first glimpse of NFL action in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame preseason game, and only a few Sundays remain before the 2026 NFL season officially begins. With the 2026 preseason set to get underway in full force, fans will soon have the chance to watch and cheer for their favorite teams once again.
"NFL preseason action continues Saturday with seven games across three time windows. The schedule follows nine games played across Thursday and Friday, giving fans another full day of football.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:00 PMNFL Games Today: Is There a Preseason Game Tonight? Saturday’s Complete TV Schedule
NFL preseason action continues Saturday with seven games across three time windows. The schedule follows nine games played across Thursday and Friday, giving fans another full day of football.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:00 PMNFL Games Today: Are There Any Preseason Football Games Tonight? Thursday’s TV Schedule
Football fans got their first glimpse of NFL action in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame preseason game, and only a few Sundays remain before the 2026 NFL season officially begins. With the 2026 preseason set to get underway in full force, fans will soon have the chance to watch and cheer for their favorite teams once again.
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