Week 3 of the preseason marks the end before we get ready for the regular season. Saturday, August 23, marks the final day, and there are 10 games on deck.
What teams are suiting up? Find out below.
Are There Any NFL Preseason Games on August 23?
Yes, the NFL schedule for Saturday, August 23, in Week 3 of the preseason includes 10 games.
The teams suiting up include: Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commannders, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Arizona Cardinals.
Here’s the complete NFL preseason schedule for Saturday, August 23:
Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens
- Start Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL+
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Start Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL+
Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- Start Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans
- Start Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL+
New Orleans Saints vs. Denver Broncos
- Start Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL+
Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Start Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL+
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- Start Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL+
Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas Raiders
- Start Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
What To Look Forward to in Saturday’s Matchups
With this being the final week of the preseason, we’ll see the final positional battles for those vying for the final few roster spots.
For example, the Ravens will have four running backs on the 53-man roster. Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Keaton Mitchell appear like easy projections, while Rasheen Ali, D’Ernest Johnson, and Myles Gaskin compete for that final slot.
I’m looking forward to seeing how the Commanders handle their backfield in that same game, especially with the news of Brian Robinson Jr. likely on the block. Do they hold out Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who seems the logical choice to take over most of the snaps if Robinson Jr. is dealt? That’s a great question.
Moving on to the Cleveland Browns, which quarterback is on the chopping block? Joe Flacco was named the Week 1 starter, but what does the team do about Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Kenny Pickett?
We’re also all still waiting on a resolution to the New Orleans Saints’ quarterback battle. Will it be Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler?
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10 NFL preseason games, including the Saints vs. Broncos, are scheduled for Week 3, the final week of the preseason.
Tyler Shough vs Jacksonville Jaguars pic.twitter.com/KEkSsdSKXE
— Saints Tape (@SaintsTape) August 18, 2025
Shough has completed 24 of 34 passes (70.6%) for 231 yards, one touchdown, and one pick. Rattler has completed 25 of 35 passes (71.4%) for 252 yards, one touchdown, and one pick.
So, the stats are pretty much the same as the final quarterback battle comes to a close.
