The Hall of Fame game last week served as an appetizer. The NFL officially starts preparing for the 2022–2023 season this week.
All 32 of the teams in the league will have played a preseason game by the end of the weekend. Additionally, those games are being extended so that spectators can see more than one or two. On Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants triumphed, but there are still a lot of games to watch. This week's Friday, Saturday, and Sunday matchups have also been scheduled.
Preseason games are, of course, essentially inconsequential in the big scheme of the league, but they do give supporters an opportunity to observe how newly drafted and new players fit in with the rest of the squad. They also provide a fantastic method to gradually get back into your football-watching routine.
Just a reminder that while Amazon does have an exclusive deal to air Thursday night games, the deal doesn't go into effect until September 15; therefore, you'll need to watch that game on another network.
You can follow the games this week with the help of the information provided here.
Which NFL teams will be on the field this week? What media outlets broadcast the games?
The entire league will be on the field this week after a short schedule last week. See who is performing when and where below. The second entry is for the host team.
Because it's the preseason, many games won't be shown nationally. However, NFL Network will screen replays of games that aren't televised live nationwide.
Week 2 preseason schedule
Thursday, August 18
- Bears vs. Seahawks, 8 p.m. on ESPN
Friday, August 19
- Panthers vs. Patriots, 8 p.m. on NFL Network
- Saints vs. Packers, 8 p.m.
- Texans vs. Rams, 10 p.m. on NFL Network
Saturday, August 20
- Broncos vs. Bills, 1 p.m. on NFL Network
- Lions vs. Colts, 1 p.m.
- Commanders vs. Chiefs, 4 p.m. on NFL Network
- Raiders vs. Dolphins, 7 p.m.
- Bucs vs. Titans, 7 p.m. on NFL Network
- 49ers vs. Vikings, 7 p.m.
- Steelers vs. Jaguars, 7 p.m.
- Cowboys vs. Chargers, 10 p.m. on NFL Network
Sunday, August 21
- Eagles vs. Browns, 1 p.m. on NFL Network
- Bengals vs. Giants, 7 p.m. on NFL Network
- Ravens vs. Cardinals, 8 p.m. on Fox
Monday, August 22
- Falcons vs. Jets, 8 p.m. on ESPN
Even if I live outside of the area, how can I watch NFL games for free?
With a decent HD antenna, you can watch any kind of network programs for nothing on a large screen. Additionally, since the preseason games appear on broadcast networks, you may easily watch them even if you don't have a cable membership. Make careful to test the antenna in different parts of your house to make sure you're getting the most dependable signal.
If I don't have cable, can I still watch live NFL games online?
Yes, and there are several ways available to do so.
Peacock
You may watch the game from Thursday on NBC's streaming platform. A $5 or $10 monthly fee is required after a seven-day free trial. (Live sports are not offered by Peacock's free edition.)
Paramount+
You may watch games that were broadcast on CBS using their streaming service. A one-month free trial is available, after which a $6 monthly fee will apply.
Disney+
After seven days, you can use Disney's combination of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for free; after that, you'll have to pay $13.99 per month for all three.
Using Live TV on Hulu
The first week of using the service is free. You'll pay $65 every month after that.
YouTubeTV
After a two-week trial, monthly charges will be $65.
Dish Network's Sling lower-tiered "Orange" plan costs $35 per month. Adding the more comprehensive "Blue" plan raises the monthly cost to $50. You'll get a 7-day free trial first, and the first month's bill is currently only $10.
AT&T TV
AT&T's streaming service, formerly known as DirecTV Now and AT&T TVNow, will cost you $70 per month and up. There is no longer a free trial period available.
Fubo TV
In most locations, this sports-focused cord-cutting service offers broadcast networks. Following a seven-day free trial, you will be charged between $65 and $80 each month, depending on the channels you pick.
Are preseason NFL games available on Amazon?
Not at all. Prime Video will not broadcast preseason games. But as of September 15, it will just be the place where Thursday Night Football will be played.
Are there any packages available from the NFL to watch the games I want?
It does.
NFL App
On Sundays, you can stream games that are being shown locally in your market using the NFL App. You have two options if you wish to view a game that is "out of market."
The NFL Game Pass
A few issues exist with this service. Although you can't use it to view live games, once its primary broadcast is over, you can watch anything. There is a seven-day free trial period, after which a $100 fee per season will apply.
The NFL Sunday Ticket.
Customers of DirecTV can access it, but if you don't have a subscription or live in a region where it isn't offered, you may watch any NFL game live online or on TV for $73.49 per month or $293.36 for the entire season if you're not a member.
