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The 2026 NFL preseason rolls on with an action-packed Saturday schedule, featuring 10 games across the league. The day gets underway at 12:00 p.m. ET, with the nightcap set to kick off at 10:00 p.m. ET, so buckle up for a wild ride. In the opening game of the day, the Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders. MORE: Fantasy Football quarterback draft strategy: How to dominate your leagues The first nationally televised Saturday game features the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at 1:00 p.m. ET, while the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings face off on ESPN Unlimited. We then get a late-afternoon slate of games and some primetime action before the Arizona Cardinals host the Dallas Cowboys to bring things home on the NFL Network. When and where will your favorite team be taking the field? A full look at the TV schedule for Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason on Saturday, August 22, can be seen below (Nationally broadcast games in bold). MORE: How to live stream every 2026 NFL Preseason games for free NFL Games on Today – Saturday, August 22 - Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions, 12 p.m. ET - Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET – ESPN Unlimited - Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET – NFL Network - Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET - New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams, 4 p.m. ET – ESPN Unlimited - New York Giants at Miami Dolphins, 4 p.m. ET – NFL Network - Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots, 7 p.m. ET – NFL Network - Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals, 7 p.m. ET - Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m. ET – ESPN Unlimited - Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals, 10 p.m. ET – NFL Network — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —