The NFL Hall of Fame Game pits the Las Vegas Raiders against the Jacksonville Jaguars to kick off the 2022 campaign. We describe how to see the game.
Americans may now breathe easy again after waiting for months since football is returning on Thursday night. The annual Hall of Fame Game, which this year features the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders, serves as the official start of the preseason. The game will start at 7 p.m. on NBC and will be streamed on Peacock.
With Doug Pederson as the Jags' head coach, a new era will begin for the team. Urban Meyer, whose brief NFL career was marred by incident after controversy, is being replaced by the Super Bowl champion. Trevor Lawrence, a former first-round selection, is returning, but he won't participate in the Hall of Fame game. Travis Etienne, an RB on his college squad who missed his whole rookie season due to injuries, won't play either. Due to an injury, the Jaguars' backup quarterback C.J. Beathard will also be unable to compete, therefore Jake Luton, a former quarterback for Oregon State, will see the most of the playing time. Jacksonville will be in the Hall of Fame Game for the second time; the first time was in 1995.
Josh McDaniels, a former offensive coordinator for the Patriots, was hired by the Raiders to serve as their new head coach. Thursday will be a fantastic opportunity for fans to observe the depth players the club has in place, even though it is doubtful that any of their big names, like Derek Carr or new star WR Devante Adams, will take the field. The franchise has participated in the Hall of Fame Game four times, with the most recent game taking place in 2006. The Raiders have a perfect record in Canton, but this is the first time they have been to town wearing the Sin City mascot.
NFL Hall of Fame Game start time
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 4
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Just after 8 p.m. ET, the Jaguars and Raiders' Hall of Fame Game will begin. The contest will take place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, which is close to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The stadium bears Tom Benson's name, a previous owner of the Saints.
Raiders vs. Jaguars: TV Info
With a two-point spread in their favor, the Raiders are a modest favorite. As of Wednesday afternoon, the moneyline has Las Vegas at -135 and Jacksonville at +115. With 30.5 points now available, the point total is naturally somewhat low.
What channel is Jaguars vs. Raiders on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: NBCSports.com, Peacock, fuboTV
NBC will air the Hall of Fame Game in 2022. Fox aired the game the previous year. This will be the first game with the new "Sunday Night Football" cast from NBC, which consists of Melissa Stark on the sidelines and Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth in the booth.
The best way to watch the Jaguars vs. Raiders Hall of Fame Game.
Football Night in America will premiere on NBC at 7:00 PM ET to begin the game's broadcast. Before kickoff, the program will go for an hour.
The 2022 professional football season will begin on Thursday, August 4, with the NFL Hall of Fame Game.
The Hall of Fame Game returned in 2021 and will be held once again in 2022 after taking a year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
The NFL will be watching the Jaguars and Raiders face off in Canton, Ohio's Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium to kick off the preseason.
Starting players don't often play much during the preseason, and the Jaguars are no exception. Trevor Lawrence, the quarterback, and Travis Etienne, the running back, who missed his whole rookie season due to a foot ailment, won't be wearing uniforms.
Regarding the Raiders, it is still unknown if standout wide receiver Davante Adams will play in his first Las Vegas game.
Regardless of who hits the field, football fans will get the opportunity to see a live NFL game for the first time since the 2022 Super Bowl at the Hall of Fame Game.
