Get ready for some August football! The NFL has released the preseason schedule, featuring exciting matchups and five nationally televised games.

Football fans, rejoice! The dog days of summer just got a whole lot more exciting. The NFL has graced us with the preseason schedule, and it’s chock-full of intriguing matchups and storylines to whet our appetites before the main course in September.

Opening Weekend

You know what they say: it’s not truly football season until someone’s hoisting a bronze bust in Canton, Ohio.

Hall of Fame Game

Kicking things off on Thursday, August st, we’ve got a showdown between the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears. That’s right, folks, the hallowed grounds of Canton, Ohio will be rocking as these two teams duke it out under the primetime lights. Kickoff is set for eight PM Eastern Time, and you can catch all the action on ESPN/ABC.

This game is more than just your average preseason tune-up. It’s a celebration of gridiron greatness, honoring the newest inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Legends will be made, tears will be shed (probably by the rookies getting their first taste of NFL action), and the sweet smell of pigskin will fill the air.

Week One

Fast forward a week, and the preseason action really heats up. From August th to the th, all teams will be in action, giving us a first glimpse of rookies finding their footing, veterans shaking off the offseason rust, and coaches desperately trying to remember what play they just called.

Key Games

Alright, let’s be real for a second. Not all preseason games are created equal. Some are snoozefests featuring third-stringers battling for a clipboard-holding position. But fear not, because Week One has some certified bangers lined up that’ll have you glued to your screen (or at least pretending to be while you sneak in another slice of pizza).

Thursday Night is where it’s at, with the Carolina Panthers heading north to take on the New England Patriots at seven PM Eastern Time. Can Matt Corral or Mac Jones, you know, actually play good football? Tune in to find out!

Saturday Night brings us a clash of NFC titans as the Green Bay Packers travel to the Dawg Pound to face off against the Cleveland Browns. Kickoff is at four twenty-five PM Eastern Time, so set your DVRs accordingly.

And finally, we cap off Week One with a Sunday Afternoon showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams at four thirty PM Eastern Time. It’ll be a battle of high-powered offenses, questionable defenses, and enough star power to make Hollywood jealous.

Notes

With sixteen games on the docket, Week One of the NFL preseason is a veritable buffet of football goodness. Keep your eyes peeled for those diamond-in-the-rough players looking to make a name for themselves. You know, like that one dude who returned that kickoff for a touchdown? Yeah, him.