Everyone runs, kicks and the ball flies. From today and until February, the NFL fever begins to spread throughout the United States. We already have the schedule for the first week of the preseason.
Beyond knowing the schedule and who is playing, it should be noted that nothing that is done here counts. It is a time to evaluate and adjust pieces, where many will stay in the team and others will be left without a job. The Indianapolis Colts against the Baltimore Ravens raise the curtain.
Colts vs Ravens will kick off the NFL preseason
Opening Thursday: Nationally televised duels
The Colts and Ravens begin the preseason before everyone else. Why? Because kickoff is at 7 p.m. (NFL Network). They are the first. Half an hour later the second game kicks off: Bengals vs Eagels. The first day closes with Raiders vs. Seahawks.
This is where the eyes of the technicians, analysts and fantasy managers begin. All ready to pass judgment and give verdicts.
Friday focus on Carolina, Foxborough and Atlanta
Friday, August 8 also brings a tripleheader, with the following matches:
Triple header for the start of the weekend. Three electrifying matches. No more speculation. Let’s get down to business!
That day the Lions will try to redeem themselves from the thrashing they received from the Chargers in the Hall of Fame game.
- Browns vs Panthers – 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Lions vs Falcons – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Commanders vs Patriots – 7:30 p.m. ET
Busy Saturday: Eight games, several on NFL Network
On Saturday, you have to do all the errands early. There will be a lot of football from 1 p.m. onwards. Eight games! Let’s see how those quarterbacks and their receivers rotate and adjust.
- Giants vs Bills – 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Texans vs Vikings – 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Steelers vs Jaguars – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Cowboys vs Rams – 7:00 p.m. CT
- Titans vs Buccaneers – 7:30 p.m. ET
- Jets vs Packers – 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Chiefs vs Cardinals – 8:00 p.m. ET
- Broncos vs 49ers – 8:30 p.m. ET
NFL Sunday: only two games
On Sunday, August 10, the week closes with two games televised by NFL Network:
- Dolphins vs Bears – 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Saints vs Chargers – 4:05 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
The Los Angeles franchise has already made a strong debut and is looking to consolidate its squad against a New Orleans team that is in rebuilding mode.
Where to watch the 2025 NFL preseason:
It is also possible to watch free games on FOX, NBC or CBS if you have a digital antenna.
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