The 2026 NFL preseason started with plenty of drama on Aug. 6, when the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers took the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game down to the final second.
Then, Week 1 kept that energy going, leaving fans ready for another night of football. However, anyone checking Wednesday’s slate will find it empty.
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With no preseason games scheduled for tonight, football fans must wait one more day for the league to return.
Teams are using the midweek window for training camp work, roster decisions, and position battles. So, while there is no game to watch tonight, the buildup toward Week 2 is already underway.
That anticipation makes sense after Week 1 delivered plenty of storylines across the league. Rookie debuts, quarterback competitions, and deep roster evaluations shaped the opening slate.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Jets 24-16, with rookie cornerback Ayden Garnes turning heads on a 47-yard pick-six. Meanwhile, fourth-round quarterback Cade Klubnik offered encouraging signs while starting for New York.
Elsewhere, Malik Willis led the Miami Dolphins on a sharp 93-yard opening scoring drive before the Washington Commanders pulled away for a 20-7 victory.
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The Cincinnati Bengals then edged the Detroit Lions 16-14, while the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts finished 13-13 after New England missed a 49-yard field goal late.
Out west, undrafted running back Amar Johnson became a major talking point for the Los Angeles Chargers. He scored twice as Los Angeles cruised past the Houston Texans 27-7.
The Tennessee Titans held off the San Francisco 49ers 19-13 despite rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling catching seven passes.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars closed the weekend with a 24-20 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Those results showed why fans feel Week 2 will offer another action-packed footballing week.
Week 2 Preseason Schedule, Dates, and Streaming Details
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason is set to get underway Thursday, Aug. 20. The slate will run through Sunday, Aug. 23, with all 32 teams taking part across 16 exhibition games.
After the opening week gave several young players a chance to make their mark, the second round of preseason action offers another opportunity to watch roster battles develop.
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And fans will have several ways to catch the action. ESPN, FOX, and NFL Network will carry games nationally, while local affiliates will handle additional broadcasts.
For those watching away from the TV, NFL+, Peacock, FuboTV, and YouTube TV will provide streaming options throughout the four-day schedule.
Thursday, August 20
- Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans, 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN App)
- San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers, 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Friday, August 21
- New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos, 9:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Saturday, August 22
- Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions, noon ET (Local TV)
- Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET (Local TV, ESPN app)
- New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams, 4:00 p.m. ET (Local TV, ESPN App)
- New York Giants at Miami Dolphins, 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals, 7:00 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots, 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m. ET (Local TV, ESPN app)
- Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals, 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Sunday, August 23
- Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans, 8:00 p.m. ET (FOX
If you’re looking for a convenient way to keep the 2026 NFL schedule handy, check out PFN’s free printable 2026 NFL schedule here.
