NFL games on TV today: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams to watch preseason Week 3 image
Week 3 of the NFL preseason is here, giving coaches and front offices one last look at what they have before making final roster and depth chart decisions.
While fans shouldn't expect to see many frontline starters in action across this weekend's 16 games, they should get a good look at rookies and motivated veterans trying to lock down jobs.
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Things get started Thursday with Bills vs. Steelers, followed by a national streaming showcase for the Browns and Patriots on Prime Video. The Chargers and Rams will face off in a local rivalry matchup, along with Raiders vs. 49ers continuing their long-running series.
Here's everything you need to know to watch today's slate of NFL preseason games.
NFL games on TV today
Thursday, Aug. 27
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Game Time (ET) Watch
Bills vs. Steelers 7 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV
Browns vs. Patriots 8 p.m. Prime Video
Raiders vs. 49ers 8 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local)
Chargers vs. Rams 10 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV
Where to watch NFL preseason Week 3
TV channels: CBS, NFL Network, local stations
Live streams:fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app, Prime Video
Week 3 features a pair of national broadcasts, with Browns-Patriots on Prime Video and Eagles vs. Bengals on CBS. All other Week 3 preseason games will be broadcast in the participating teams' local markets, and NFL Network will simulcast several games to a national audience. Select additional games will stream nationally on ESPN Unlimited via the ESPN app.
Fans can stream CBS, NFL Network and local market games on fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
DIRECTV is another streaming option for those games and also offers a free trial.
NFL preseason Week 3 schedule
Here are the remaining Week 3 games:
Friday, Aug. 28
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Game Time (ET) Watch
Ravens vs. Commanders 6 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV
Dolphins vs. Falcons 7 p.m. Local channels, fubo, DIRECTV (local)
Panthers vs. Texans 7 p.m. Local channels, fubo, DIRECTV (local)
Jets vs. Giants 7:30 p.m. Local channels, fubo, DIRECTV (local)
Jaguars vs. Buccaneers 7:30 p.m. Local channels, fubo, DIRECTV (local)
Cowboys vs. Saints 8 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local)
Chiefs vs. Seahawks 8 p.m. Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local)
Eagles vs. Bengals 8 p.m. CBS, fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+
Packers vs. Cardinals 8 p.m. Local channels, fubo, DIRECTV (local)
Broncos vs. Vikings 9 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV
Saturday, Aug. 29
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Game Time (ET) Watch
Colts vs. Lions 1 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV
Titans vs. Bears 6 p.m. NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV
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