The anticipation for the 2024 NFL season is reaching a fever pitch, as fans eagerly await the start of regular-season play. In the last few days, all 32 teams have hit the field for preseason action, giving a tantalizing glimpse of what the upcoming season has in store.
A Busy Start to Preseason
Week 1 of the preseason kicked off last Thursday with two games. The excitement carried over to Friday night, where another two matchups were played. The weekend was jam-packed with football, as nine games lit up the field on Saturday, followed by a doubleheader on Sunday.
Highlighting the early preseason action was the much-anticipated NFL Hall of Fame Game, which took place on August 1. The Chicago Bears emerged victorious over the Houston Texans with a final score of 21-17, setting the tone for what promises to be a competitive season.
Week 2 Matchups
Looking ahead, Week 2 of the preseason is poised to deliver even more excitement. The week will kick off with the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the New England Patriots on Thursday night at 7 p.m.
Saturday's lineup is particularly robust, featuring a host of intriguing matchups. At noon, the Atlanta Falcons will take on the Baltimore Ravens. Early afternoon games at 1 p.m. include the Cincinnati Bengals clashing with the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants meeting the Houston Texans. Midday action continues with the Detroit Lions battling the Kansas City Chiefs at 4 p.m., and the Minnesota Vikings matching up against the Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m.
As the evening sets in, fans can look forward to several games starting at 7 p.m.: the New York Jets versus the Carolina Panthers, the Arizona Cardinals against the Indianapolis Colts, the Washington Commanders facing the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Seattle Seahawks going up against the Tennessee Titans. To round off the evening, the Los Angeles Rams will compete against the Los Angeles Chargers at 7:05 p.m., followed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. A late-night showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders will cap off the Saturday action at 10 p.m.
Sunday’s matches in Week 2 will feature the Green Bay Packers going head-to-head with the Denver Broncos at 8 p.m., and the New Orleans Saints squaring off against the San Francisco 49ers, also at 8 p.m.
Week 3 Preview
Carrying the momentum forward, Week 3 will commence with a pair of intriguing games on Thursday night. The Indianapolis Colts are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m., shortly followed by the Chicago Bears clashing with the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m.
Friday night in Week 3 offers a trio of contests: the Jacksonville Jaguars will take on the Atlanta Falcons at 7 p.m., the Miami Dolphins will go up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m., and the San Francisco 49ers will meet the Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Saturday's action continues with multiple games slated for 1 p.m., including the Carolina Panthers versus the Buffalo Bills, the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Detroit Lions, the Baltimore Ravens playing the Green Bay Packers, the Los Angeles Rams taking on the Houston Texans, and the Minnesota Vikings battling the Philadelphia Eagles. The Saturday lineup further extends into the late afternoon and evening with the Los Angeles Chargers facing the Dallas Cowboys at 4 p.m., followed by the New York Giants competing with the New York Jets at 7:30 p.m. The day's final game will feature the Cleveland Browns against the Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m.
Week 3 will wrap up in style on Sunday with three engaging matchups: the Tennessee Titans versus the New Orleans Saints at 2 p.m., the Arizona Cardinals against the Denver Broncos at 4:30 p.m., and the New England Patriots squaring off with the Washington Commanders at 8 p.m.
As this preseason unfolds, each game offers a critical opportunity for teams to fine-tune their rosters and game plans. The excitement and intensity on the field are palpable, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating 2024 NFL season.