liveUpdated 1m agoFollow live coverage as the final week of the NFL preseason kicks off with eight teams in action tonight.The Athletic Live TeamAugust 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDTEight teams are in action tonight, including the Cleveland Browns. Getty ImagesNFL Preseason Week 3 — LatestThe first slate of Week 3 of the NFL preseason begins tonight with eight teams in action.The start of the regular season is just over two weeks away and that reality is becoming more palpable by the day, as eight teams have their final dress rehearsal tonight with Week 1 rapidly approaching. Four games are on this evening’s agenda: Steelers vs. Bills, Browns vs. Patriots, 49ers vs. Raiders, Rams vs. Chargers.Stay tuned for the latest news, analysis, play-by-play, reaction and more from our team of reporters at The Athletic throughout the evening. First up: Steelers vs. Bills (7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT)Watch: NFL Network, Prime VideoJoin the conversation in our discussion tab or email: live@theathletic.comSKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementBills’ first four games Getty Images Now let’s check in on the Buffalo Bills’ opening slate for the 2026 campaign.Week 1: @ Houston TexansWeek 2: vs. Detroit LionsWeek 3: vs. Los Angeles ChargersWeek 4: vs. New England PatriotsThree testers there for the opening competitive games at Highmark Stadium.Steelers’ first four games Getty Images With the start of the regular season just over two weeks away, now is the perfect time to check out what the opening month looks like for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Week 1: vs. Atlanta FalconsWeek 2: @ New England PatriotsWeek 3: vs. Cincinnati BengalsWeek 4: @ Cleveland BrownsWhat do you make of the start and will the Steelers get to three wins by the time they enter Week 5?Join the discussion! We want to hear from you throughout today’s coverage.Is this the year the Bills finally reach the Super Bowl? Did Todd Monken make the right decision naming Deshaun Watson as the Browns’ starting quarterback? Who will win the NFC West?Share your perspective on these questions and more, either in our discussion tab or with an email to live@theathletic.comHow to watch today’s games Getty Images Curious about where you can watch tonight’s games? Look no further: NFL Network:Steelers vs. BillsRams vs. ChargersPrime Video:Patriots vs. Browns 49ers vs. RaidersWhat time are today’s games? Getty Images Here are the start times for the four games on today’s agenda.7 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills8 p.m. ET: New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns8 p.m. ET: San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders10 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles ChargersSKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementWelcome to our live coverage! Getty Images Hello, football fans! Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of the first slate of the final week of the NFL preseason with eight teams in action tonight. The start of the regular season is just over two weeks away and that reality is becoming more palpable by the day.If we see starters out there tonight, it will likely be a brief outing as teams and coaches aim to keep their main players healthy with meaningful games about a fortnight away.Stay tuned for the latest news, analysis, play-by-play, reaction and more from our team of reporters throughout the evening.