NFL preseason action continues with Week 2 matchups taking place across a variety of networks. The second week of exhibition games begins Thursday, August 20, with two games scheduled.
The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Houston Texans at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Following that game, the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Chargers at 10:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network.
Fans can watch the Raiders vs. Texans game on ESPN through a cable login or via streaming services such as DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV. The 49ers vs. Chargers game on NFL Network is available through various cable providers and live TV streaming services, including DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, YouTube TV, and NFL+.
Additional Week 2 preseason games are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Friday, Aug. 21
- Jets at Steelers, 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network
- Panthers at Jaguars, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited
- Packers at Broncos, 9 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Commanders at Lions, noon ET
- Bills at Browns, 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network
- Falcons at Colts, 1 p.m. ET
- Ravens at Vikings, 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited
- Saints at Rams, 4 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited
- Giants at Dolphins, 4 p.m. ET on NFL Network
- Bears at Bengals, 7 p.m. ET
- Eagles at Patriots, 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network
- Chiefs at Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited
- Cowboys at Cardinals, 10 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Sunday, Aug. 23
- Seahawks at Titans, 8 p.m. ET on FOX
The 2026-27 regular season will feature Monday Night Football on ESPN and ABC, Thursday Night Football on Prime Video starting in Week 2, Sunday afternoon/evening games on FOX, CBS, and Paramount+, and Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock. Select games will also be available on Netflix and NFL Network, with NFL+ and other services providing additional viewing options.