As the NFL gears up for the 2024 season, the excitement is palpable among fans and players alike. Recent days have seen all 32 teams take to the field for preseason games, setting the stage for what promises to be another thrilling football season.
Preseason Kicks Off
Week 1 of the preseason began with a bang last Thursday, featuring two games that night. The action continued with two more games on Friday night, and crescendoed on Saturday with a hefty lineup of nine matchups. Sunday wrapped up the first week with a doubleheader, keeping the momentum strong.
The NFL Hall of Fame Game, traditionally the curtain-raiser for the preseason, took place on August 1. The Chicago Bears clinched a close victory over the Houston Texans with a 21-17 win, setting a competitive tone for the weeks to come.
Week 2 Showdowns
Looking ahead to Week 2, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the New England Patriots in the Thursday night showdown, kicking off at 7 p.m. The week’s excitement doesn’t end there, as Saturday promises a full day of football action. Fans can look forward to the following games:
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens at noon
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears at 1 p.m.
- New York Giants vs. Houston Texans at 1 p.m.
- Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 4 p.m.
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m.
- New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers at 7 p.m.
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Indianapolis Colts at 7 p.m.
- Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins at 7 p.m.
- Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at 7 p.m.
- Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans at 7 p.m.
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers at 7:05 p.m.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m.
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Week 2 will cap off on Sunday with two games that promise to deliver high-energy performances:
- Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos at 8 p.m.
- New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers at 8 p.m.
Action-Packed Week 3
As preseason progresses, Week 3 is set to continue the high pace with two games on Thursday night:
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m.
- Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m.
Friday night features three exciting matchups:
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons at 7 p.m.
- Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m.
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule is packed with games that will have fans glued to their screens:
- Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions at 1 p.m.
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers at 1 p.m.
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans at 1 p.m.
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m.
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys at 4 p.m.
- New York Giants vs. New York Jets at 7:30 p.m.
- Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m.
Week 3 will conclude with a trio of Sunday games:
- Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints at 2 p.m.
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos at 4:30 p.m.
- New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders at 8 p.m.
As each team looks to fine-tune their strategies and evaluate their rosters, these preseason games offer invaluable opportunities to build momentum for the regular season. Fans will be closely watching emerging stars and veterans alike, eager to see how their favorite teams are shaping up for the journey ahead. With each week bringing its own set of thrills, the 2024 NFL preseason is proving to be a compelling prelude to another electrifying season of football.