NFL preseason schedule features key matchups from August 27 to 29
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The NFL preseason concludes this week with a series of games from August 27 to 29. On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Buffalo Bills at 7 p.m., followed by the New England Patriots visiting the Cleveland Browns at 8 p.m. Four games will occur on Friday, including the Washington Commanders against the Baltimore Ravens. Saturday features ten games including the Detroit Lions at the Indianapolis Colts. The preseason wraps up on Sunday with two final matchups. Players will be vying for roster spots in advance of the regular season kick-off in Seattle on the following Wednesday.
- •Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m.
- •Four games are scheduled for Friday evening.
- •Ten games take place on Saturday during preseason finale.
- •Players aim to secure spots on team rosters before regular season.
- •NFL season begins next Wednesday in Seattle.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — NFL preseason games schedule for August 27-29
"The final week of the NFL preseason will see a busy Saturday that follows four games on Friday. It concludes with a pair on Sunday.
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