Ty Simpson, the Los Angeles Rams' first-round draft pick, is set to get reps this weekend. Kirby Lee / Imagn Images via Reuters ConnectAug. 13, 2026 6:00 am EDT Updated After a surprisingly awesome Hall of Fame Game, the NFL preseason officially gets underway. Let’s all cross our fingers and knock on wood for three days of injury-free football.A preseason game can be so many things at once. It’s a languid summer tune-up for veterans and stars, and a fierce proving ground for those on the fringes of rosters. Owners use it as a blunt tool to boost revenues; coaches use it as a lab to experiment with personnel and play calling. Each of the 32 teams gets its own Rorschach scrimmage.Even though the final scores don’t hold much weight, there’s still a lot to look for across this slate. Both first-round rookie quarterbacks are expected to make their debuts: No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday and Ty Simpson with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Meanwhile, backup Anthony Richardson Sr. has been tapped for reps on Thursday night, even as he asks for a trade from the Indianapolis Colts.Some starting QBs plan to suit up as well, from the Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love to the Carolina Panthers’ Bryce Young to the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow. And in Western New York, the Buffalo Bills welcome crowds into their brand-new stadium.We’ve compiled the full TV listings for all 16 matchups, including regional channels and national access. Check out the upcoming schedule below.You can watch in-market and national preseason games on Fubo (Stream Free Now).NFL preseason Week 1 scheduleAll times are ET. NFL+ is only available for mobile viewing, and ESPN Unlimited access is included with some pay TV subscriptions.Thursday, Aug. 13