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NFL Releases Complete Week 2 Preseason Schedule and National Broadcast Lineup

Teams lean on live snaps to evaluate quarterbacks ahead of roster cutdowns

(Representational images) The NFL preseason has begun with exciting highlights, including Shedeur Sanders's debut. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray against the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium.
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Overview

  • The NFL released the full 16-game Week 2 preseason schedule, which kicks off Friday, Aug. 15, with the Titans-Falcons and Chiefs-Seahawks matchups and concludes Monday, Aug. 18, with a Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring Bears vs. Bills and Commanders vs. Bengals.
  • NFL Network will air seven Week 2 games, while Fox broadcasts Bears vs. Bills and ESPN covers Commanders vs. Bengals, with every contest streaming on Fubo and live radio coverage on SiriusXM.
  • Rookie quarterback Cam Ward is slated for his second straight start after recording an 89.1 preseason passer rating in two drives during his debut under Titans coach Brian Callahan.
  • Shedeur Sanders, who impressed in his Browns debut, has been listed with an oblique issue and remains under observation ahead of his next appearance.
  • Teams such as the Chiefs and Seahawks plan to give limited snaps to starters like Patrick Mahomes and Sam Darnold as they balance player evaluation with injury prevention.