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NFL Preseason Week 1 is nearly here, and all 32 teams are set to take the field through the weekend to showcase veterans, free agent signings, and rookies before the kickoff the the regular season.
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There are plenty of games that will be exciting to watch, such as the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the Seattle Seahawks, the pro debut of Shedeur Sanders, and more.
With that said, here is a full list of all the NFL Preseason Week 1 games.
Shedeur Sanders #12 and Dillon Gabriel #5 of the Cleveland Browns throw passes during Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
Shedeur Sanders #12 and Dillon Gabriel #5 of the Cleveland Browns throw passes during Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
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Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025:
7 p.m. ET – Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens7:30 p.m. ET – Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles10 p.m. ET – Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks
Friday, Aug. 8, 2025:
7 p.m. ET – Cleveland Browns vs. Carolina Panthers7 p.m. ET – Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons7:30 p.m. ET – Washington Commanders vs. New England Patriots
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025:
1 p.m. ET – New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills4 p.m. ET – Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings7 p.m. ET – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars7 p.m. ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams7:30 p.m. ET – Tennessee Titans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers8 p.m. ET – Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals8 p.m. ET – New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers8:30 p.m. ET – Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025:
1 p.m. ET – Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears4 p.m. ET – New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles ChargersTop NFL Preseason Week 1 Games to WatchLas Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks
One of the most exciting matchups could be the battle between the Raiders and Seahawks. The Raiders will be taking their starters on the field, meaning Geno Smith will get his chance to face off against his former team, with former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll running the show.
Cleveland Browns vs. Carolina Panthers
Shedeur Sanders has been the talk of the town, and he will make his pro debut as the starting quarterback for the Browns. Should he impress on Friday, he may work himself into either the backup role or potentially be able to start in the 2025 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Steelers will be taking on the Jaguars, which can also showcase some first looks. Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf could take the field and showcase what their connection will be like, and the Jaguars will also see rookie and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter play on defense and offense in his pro debut.
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