The anticipation for the 2024 NFL season is mounting as all 32 teams have begun their preseason campaigns. This early phase of competition provides fans and analysts alike with glimpses of what to expect when the regular season kicks off.
Preseason Week 1 Recap
Week 1 of the preseason commenced last Thursday, featuring a pair of matchups that night. The momentum continued into Friday with two more games, and Saturday was the highlight of the week with a staggering nine matchups. Sunday rounded out Week 1 with an exciting doubleheader.
The traditional kickoff to the preseason, the NFL Hall of Fame Game, took place on August 1. In a thrilling contest, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Houston Texans with a final score of 21-17. This victory set a promising tone for the Bears as they gear up for the season ahead.
Week 2: Key Matchups
The action continues with Week 2, starting on Thursday night with the Philadelphia Eagles squaring off against the New England Patriots at 7 p.m. This matchup promises to be a tantalizing preview of what these teams might bring to the regular season.
Saturday’s schedule is packed with games stretching from noon until late into the evening. Notable matchups include:
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens at noon
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears at 1 p.m.
- New York Giants vs. Houston Texans at 1 p.m.
- Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 4 p.m.
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m.
- New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers at 7 p.m.
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Indianapolis Colts at 7 p.m.
- Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins at 7 p.m.
- Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at 7 p.m.
- Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans at 7 p.m.
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers at 7:05 p.m.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m.
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Sunday wraps up Week 2 with two intriguing matchups: the Green Bay Packers take on the Denver Broncos, and the New Orleans Saints face off against the San Francisco 49ers, both kicking off at 8 p.m.
Looking Ahead to Week 3
The competition ramps up even further in Week 3, starting with two games on Thursday night. The Indianapolis Colts will go head-to-head with the Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m., followed closely by the Chicago Bears taking on the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m.
Friday's lineup includes three matchups:
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons at 7 p.m.
- Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m.
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Saturday offers a full slate of games, featuring several notable clashes:
- Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions at 1 p.m.
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers at 1 p.m.
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans at 1 p.m.
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m.
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys at 4 p.m.
- New York Giants vs. New York Jets at 7:30 p.m.
- Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m.
Week 3 concludes with three games on Sunday, starting with the Tennessee Titans against the New Orleans Saints at 2 p.m. Later that day, the Arizona Cardinals will battle the Denver Broncos at 4:30 p.m., and Sunday night will feature the New England Patriots versus the Washington Commanders at 8 p.m.
As preseason rolls on, teams are perfecting their strategies and evaluating their rosters, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating NFL season. With each week, the excitement and intensity build, bringing fans closer to the drama and thrill of the regular season.