The anticipation is palpable as the 2024 NFL season approaches, with the preseason giving fans a tantalizing taste of what’s to come. All 32 teams have already hit the field in recent days, marking the beginning of what promises to be an exhilarating season. The preseason officially kicked off last Thursday, and the action has been non-stop ever since.
Week 1 Highlights
Week 1 opened with a bang as two games were played on Thursday night. The excitement continued with another pair of matchups on Friday night. Saturday proved to be a football fan's dream, featuring nine exhilarating matchups that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Sunday wrapped up the football-filled week with a thrilling doubleheader.
One of the key highlights from the early preseason was the NFL Hall of Fame Game on August 1, where the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 21-17. This game, held in Canton, Ohio, is not only a preseason fixture but a beloved tradition that pays homage to the new inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Week 2 Preview
Looking forward to Week 2, the action resumes with an enticing matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots set for Thursday night at 7 p.m. This game promises to be a strong start to another week of preseason football.
Saturday’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular, with multiple games scheduled throughout the day. Fans can look forward to the Atlanta Falcons facing off against the Baltimore Ravens at noon, followed by an early afternoon clash featuring the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago Bears at 1 p.m., and a concurrent 1 p.m. matchup between the New York Giants and the Houston Texans. As the day progresses, the Detroit Lions will challenge the Kansas City Chiefs at 4 p.m., followed closely by the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m.
The evening slate is packed with exciting matchups, starting with the New York Jets versus the Carolina Panthers at 7 p.m., the Arizona Cardinals versus the Indianapolis Colts at 7 p.m., and the Washington Commanders going head-to-head with the Miami Dolphins at 7 p.m. The Buffalo Bills take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 7 p.m., while the Seattle Seahawks square off against the Tennessee Titans at the same time. An all-Los Angeles battle between the Rams and the Chargers unfolds at 7:05 p.m., with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clashing with the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. The night caps off with the Dallas Cowboys facing the Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
The excitement continues into Sunday with two prominent evening games. The Green Bay Packers meet the Denver Broncos at 8 p.m., followed by a thrilling contest between the New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers at 8 p.m.
Looking Ahead to Week 3
Week 3 sets the stage for more gridiron drama, beginning with two highly anticipated games on Thursday night. The Indianapolis Colts go up against the Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m., and the Chicago Bears engage in a fierce battle with the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m.
Friday night’s lineup features three compelling matchups. The Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Atlanta Falcons at 7 p.m., the Miami Dolphins face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m., and the San Francisco 49ers battle the Las Vegas Raiders at 10 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule is jam-packed with action starting early. The Carolina Panthers kickoff the day’s events against the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m., followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m., and the Baltimore Ravens against the Green Bay Packers at 1 p.m. Simultaneously, the Los Angeles Rams face the Houston Texans at 1 p.m., and the Minnesota Vikings clash with the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Late afternoon and evening brings more excitement with the Los Angeles Chargers taking on the Dallas Cowboys at 4 p.m., and a nighttime showdown between the New York Giants and the New York Jets at 7:30 p.m., concluding with the Cleveland Browns facing the Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m.
The final day of Week 3 features the Tennessee Titans up against the New Orleans Saints at 2 p.m., followed by a 4:30 p.m. matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos. The week concludes with an evening face-off between the New England Patriots and the Washington Commanders at 8 p.m.
As the preseason progresses, teams continue to fine-tune their rosters and strategies, offering fans a preview of what lies ahead in the regular season. With each matchup, the excitement builds, setting the scene for what promises to be an unforgettable 2024 NFL season.