Week 2 of the NFL preseason features a full 16-game slate with all 32 teams in action as the regular season looms.
The first games of the weekend are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, with a doubleheader airing on NFL Network. In total, the contests will take place across a four-day span, culminating with a preseason edition of Monday Night Football on Monday, Aug. 18.
First, Cam Ward — the No. 1 overall pick in April’s Draft — is primed to draw his second start as the Titans battle the Falcons. In last week’s preseason opener, Ward recorded an 89.1 passer rating in two drives, with head coach Brian Callahan calling the rookie’s performance a good start.
Then, in the nightcap, the Seahawks battle the Chiefs. Following Andy Reids’ longstanding methods, both teams are expected to give snaps to their starters, including Patrick Mahomes and Sam Darnold. For Darnold, it would be his first game action with his new team after he signed a three-year contract with Seattle in the offseason.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching Week 2 of the NFL preseason, including a full schedule for the entire slate.
Is there an NFL preseason game today?
There is no NFL preseason game today on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Instead, Week 2 of the NFL preseason begins with a two-game slate on Friday, Aug. 15. The Falcons will host the Titans, and the Seahawks will host the Chiefs.
NFL preseason schedule Week 2
Here’s a complete look at the NFL schedule for Week 2 of the preseason, with games spread out across four days.
Friday, Aug. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Titans | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. Chiefs | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Lions vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Colts vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Vikings vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Eagles vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Texans vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Raiders vs. 49ers | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Cowboys vs. Ravens | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Chargers | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Giants vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Steelers vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Cardinals | 9:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Saints vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Bills | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs. Bengals | 8 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo |
How to watch the NFL in Week 2 of the preseason
- TV channels: NFL Network | Fox | ESPN | local channels
- Live stream: Fubo
Once again, NFL Network will carry the brunt of nationally televised games in Week 2 of the preseason, airing a total of seven games. ESPN will also carry a preseason edition of “Monday Night Football,” while Fox will broadcast Saints vs. Jaguars in the Sunday afternoon slot.
All other games will air live on local television channels, depending on the teams’ respective regional markets.
Fans hoping to stream the action can do so with Fubo, which carries all the top leagues and teams, plus popular shows, movies and news for the entire household. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
NFL preseason Week 2 radio station
You can listen to every Week 2 game of the NFL preseason live with SiriusXM. Channels are listed on SiriusXM’s official website.
New subscribers can enjoy SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
Sports on TV today
Even though there’s not an NFL preseason game on Thursday night, there’s plenty of other sports on TV to watch. Here’s a look at some of the top events on national television in the U.S. on Thursday:
- MLB: Mariners vs. Orioles (1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network), D-backs vs. Rockies (8:40 p.m. ET, FS1)
- Tennis: Cincinnati Open, Quarterfinals (11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Tennis Channel)
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