Raiders visit Texans, 49ers face Chargers in NFL preseason week 2

The NFL preseason schedule for week 2 begins on August 20, 2026, with two games. The Raiders are set to take on the Texans at 8:00 PM ET, followed by the 49ers facing the Chargers at 10:00 PM ET. These matchups kick off the second week of preseason play as teams prepare for the upcoming regular season. Fans can tune in through ESPN and the NFL Network, with various options available for out-of-market games streaming through NFL+. Further games are scheduled throughout the week, including the Jets at Steelers on August 21.

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