NFL preseason schedule features eight national TV games this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The NFL preseason second week begins Thursday, featuring 16 games over four days. Eight of these games will be showcased on national television, with broadcasts on ESPN, NFL Network, and FOX. Notable matchups include the Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans and the San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. On Friday, the New York Jets face the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Green Bay Packers take on the Denver Broncos. Saturday's lineup includes the Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles squaring off against the New England Patriots. The Arizona Cardinals will also play against the Dallas Cowboys, with local coverage available. Sunday wraps up the games with the Seattle Seahawks visiting the Tennessee Titans.
- •Eight games will be nationally televised this weekend.
- •Raiders at Texans and 49ers at Chargers kick off on Thursday night.
- •Jets face Steelers and Packers meet Broncos on Friday.
- •Cardinals host Cowboys in their only home preseason game.
- •Seahawks play Titans in the final televised game on Sunday.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — NFL preseason schedule: 8 games on national TV
"Starting Thursday, you can watch 8 preseason games live on ESPN, FOX and NFL Network this weekend.
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