The 2024 NFL season is on the horizon, with the excitement already palpable as fans eagerly anticipate the full slate of games. All 32 NFL teams have already dipped their toes into the preseason waters, with Week 1 wrapped up and Week 2 just around the corner. The preseason began with a bang last Thursday, featuring two thrilling matchups that set the stage for what is expected to be an eventful season.
Preseason Kickoff
Week 1 of the preseason kicked off in style last Thursday night, with two games setting the tone. This was followed by two more games on Friday night. The action reached a crescendo on Saturday, with nine matchups taking center stage, providing fans a robust lineup of football action. Sunday's schedule didn't disappoint either, with a doubleheader wrapping up the first weekend of preseason games.
The NFL Hall of Fame Game, which is a precursor to the regular preseason schedule, took place on August 1. The Chicago Bears clashed with the Houston Texans in a tightly contested game that ended in a 21-17 victory for the Bears. This game not only honored the inductees into the Hall of Fame but also gave fans an early glimpse of the teams' form and strategies as they head into the new season.
Week 2 Preview
The momentum from Week 1 carries forward as Week 2 of the preseason commences. The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the New England Patriots on Thursday night at 7 p.m., promising an enticing start to the week's action.
Saturday promises a packed schedule, with multiple games lined up. The Atlanta Falcons will take on the Baltimore Ravens at noon, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals facing the Chicago Bears, and the New York Giants going up against the Houston Texans at 1 p.m. The excitement continues into the late afternoon and evening with the Detroit Lions clashing with the Kansas City Chiefs at 4 p.m. and the Minnesota Vikings playing the Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m.
Several eagerly anticipated matchups are set for Saturday evening, including the New York Jets against the Carolina Panthers, the Arizona Cardinals versus the Indianapolis Colts, and the Washington Commanders facing the Miami Dolphins, all scheduled for 7 p.m. Concurrently, the Buffalo Bills will battle the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Seattle Seahawks will meet the Tennessee Titans, both at 7 p.m. Later in the evening, the Los Angeles Rams will lock horns with the Los Angeles Chargers at 7:05 p.m., forming an LA showdown. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m., followed by the day’s final game at 10 p.m. when the Dallas Cowboys take on the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sunday’s games offer a strong lineup as well, with the Green Bay Packers set to play the Denver Broncos at 8 p.m., followed by the New Orleans Saints versus the San Francisco 49ers, also at 8 p.m.
Week 3 Preview
Moving into Week 3, the excitement builds with two games slated for Thursday night. The Indianapolis Colts will face the Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m., while the Chicago Bears will meet the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m. Week 3's Friday night schedule features three matchups: the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Atlanta Falcons at 7 p.m., the Miami Dolphins playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m., and the San Francisco 49ers facing the Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Saturday brings a full slate of afternoon and evening games, starting with the Carolina Panthers against the Buffalo Bills, the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Detroit Lions, the Baltimore Ravens facing the Green Bay Packers, and the Los Angeles Rams battling the Houston Texans—all at 1 p.m. The Minnesota Vikings will meet the Philadelphia Eagles at the same time. As the day progresses, the Los Angeles Chargers will go up against the Dallas Cowboys at 4 p.m., and the New York Giants will play the New York Jets at 7:30 p.m. The day wraps up with the Cleveland Browns facing the Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m.
Sunday's lineup finishes the week with the Tennessee Titans playing the New Orleans Saints at 2 p.m., followed by the Arizona Cardinals against the Denver Broncos at 4:30 p.m., and concluding with the New England Patriots versus the Washington Commanders at 8 p.m.
As the preseason action heats up, fans are treated to a tantalizing preview of what's to come in the regular season. Each game provides teams an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies, evaluate new talent, and build momentum. Excitement is in the air, and football aficionados everywhere are eagerly looking forward to the official start of the 2024 NFL season.