How to watch NFL preseason Week 3: TV, streaming info for final tune-up games

The NFL’s last preseason week(end) is upon us, which means we’re that much closer to meaningful football. Players show what they’re capable of as they try to earn roster spots. Coaches make their remaining cuts. Fans knock on any and all wooden surfaces for 16 injury-free games.

In addition to the usual NFL Network preseason broadcasts, there are two other national TV spots to look out for this weekend. Thursday’s matchup between the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns is on Prime Video, while the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles get a CBS airing on Friday.

There are some customary crosstown scrimmages as well. Los Angeles sees its Rams and Chargers tune up together. New York’s Giants and Jets share their Meadowlands turf. The Washington Commanders visit the Baltimore Ravens in a regional DMV duel, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers link up with the Jacksonville Jaguars for a little Florida cooking.

A few notable names are going to get reps. Justin Herbert is leading the Chargers’ first-team offense for a bit, according to Jim Harbaugh. And Kevin Stefanski said the Atlanta Falcons will play their starters, with Tua Tagovailoa getting another shot under center while Michael Penix Jr. continues to ease back into live football. Elsewhere, other quarterbacks strive for backup roles across the league, from the competition to be Dak Prescott’s No. 2 with the Dallas Cowboys to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ logjam.

The full slate is listed below for local and national audiences.

You can watch in-market and national preseason games on Fubo (Stream Free Now).

NFL preseason Week 3 schedule

All times are ET. NFL+ is only available for mobile viewing, and ESPN Unlimited is included with some pay TV subscriptions.

Thursday, Aug. 27

• Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, 7 p.m. on CBS 2 (Pittsburgh), CBS 4 (Buffalo) and NFL Network (national)
• New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns, 8 p.m. on ABC 5 (Boston), ABC 5 (Cleveland) and Prime Video (national)
• San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders, 8 p.m. on CBS 5 (San Francisco), Fox 5 (Las Vegas) and NFL+ or ESPN Unlimited (out of market)
• Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers, 10 p.m. on KCAL 9 and CBS 2 (Los Angeles) and NFL Network (national)

Friday, Aug. 28

• Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens, 6 p.m. on CBS 9 (Washington, D.C.), NBC 11 (Baltimore) and NFL Network (national)
• Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m. on ABC 13 (Houston), ABC 9 (Charlotte) and NFL+ (out of market)
• Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m. on Fox 5 (Atlanta), CBS 4 (Miami) and NFL+ (out of market)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30 p.m. on NBC 8 (Tampa), Fox 30 (Jacksonville) and NFL+ (out of market)
• New York Giants at New York Jets, 7:30 p.m. on NBC 4 and CBS 2 (New York) and NFL+ (out of market)
• New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys, 8 p.m. on Fox 8 (New Orleans), CBS 11 (Dallas) and NFL+ or ESPN Unlimited (out of market)
• Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs, 8 p.m. on NBC 5 (Seattle), NBC 41 (Kansas City) and NFL+ or ESPN Unlimited (out of market)
• Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles, 8 p.m. on CBS (national)
• Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m. on CBS 5 (Phoenix), NBC 26 (Green Bay) and NFL+ (out of market)
• Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos, 9 p.m. on Fox 9 (Minneapolis), NBC 9 (Denver) and NFL Network (national)

Saturday, Aug. 29

• Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. on Fox 2 (Detroit), CBS 4 (Indianapolis) and NFL Network (national)
• Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans, 6 p.m. on Fox 32 (Chicago), ABC 2 (Nashville) and NFL Network (national)

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