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NFL Games This Weekend (Pre-Season Week 3)
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Thursday, August 27
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills — 7 p.m. — NFL Network
Buffalo’s quarterback depth will be the main test for Pittsburgh. Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele are both scheduled to play after combining for 239 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s 31-7 win over Cleveland. For the Steelers, rookie quarterback Drew Allar offers intrigue as he continues refining his reads and footwork, while first-round tackle Max Iheanachor could make his delayed preseason debut. Pittsburgh also needs a cleaner performance from its reshuffled offensive line before turning toward Week 1.
New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns — 8 p.m. — Prime Video
This finale should revolve around depth rather than established starters. Cleveland coach Todd Monken does not anticipate playing his first teamers, placing the spotlight on the lower end of a quarterback room led by newly named starter Deshaun Watson. Rookie Taylen Green is confirmed to play, although he will not start. New England coach Mike Vrabel had not finalized his participation plan after resting the starters in the first two games. If the reserves again carry the load, watch rookie quarterback Behren Morton, who engineered last week’s winning drive, along with wide receiver Kyle Williams and running back Lan Larison.
San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders — 8 p.m. — ESPN Unlimited
San Francisco plans to rest most of its starters ahead of its Week 1 trip to Australia, making this an important audition for the roster’s younger players. The 49ers’ left-guard competition between Connor Colby and Carver Willis remains unsettled, while quarterback Adrian Martinez will try to build on the three touchdown drives he directed in a 41-17 win over the Chargers. Las Vegas has not disclosed its playing-time plan, but rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and receiver Malik Benson have developed notable chemistry. Rising cornerback Darien Porter is another Raider to watch as he pushes for a starting role.
Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers — 10 p.m. — NFL Network
The shared-stadium matchup features meaningful quarterback competitions on both sidelines. Rams rookie Ty Simpson will play, while Sean McVay is still deciding how to divide the remaining snaps among Stetson Bennett IV and Matthew Caldwell as he evaluates Matthew Stafford’s backup. The Chargers will give Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei one final chance to separate in their tight QB2 battle: Lance has produced 292 total yards this preseason, while Uiagalelei has thrown for 200 yards and two touchdowns. The Chargers will also want a sharper all-around response after last week’s 41-17 loss to San Francisco.
Where to Watch Football Live Tonight
Found yourself wondering “What channels are the NFL games on today?” Here are some places you can watch live NFL games today:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- NBC Sports
- FOX SPORTS 1
- NFL Network
- FOX Deportes
- CBS Sports
- ESPN Deportes
- NFL Red Zone provided by NFL Network
- DIRECTV Sports Pack
*Some blackout restrictions apply.
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