NFL preseason 2018, Week 1: Highlights and results from Thursday
We have the first night of the preseason covered for you with highlights, analysis, and results!
The first full week of NFL preseason is set to kick off on Thursday evening with 11 games scheduled.
We will get our first look at the first overall draft pick Baker Mayfield and second overall pick Saquon Barkley as the Cleveland Browns will face the New York Giants. The reigning Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles will take on Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Washington will get its first look a newly acquired quarterback Alex Smith when the team plays the New England Patriots on the road. Houston Texans’ second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson, who suffered a season ending ACL injury in 2017, is expected to play in the preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Andrew Luck will be making his return to football after missing the entire 2017 season due to a shoulder injury.
NFL Preseason Week One Schedule:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m.
Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills, 7 p.m.
Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 7 p.m.
Cleveland Browns vs. New York Giants, 7 p.m., NFL Network
New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens, 7:30 p.m.
Washington vs. New England Patriots, 7:30 p.m.
Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers, 8:00 p.m.
Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:30 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers, 10:00 p.m., NFL Network
Indianapolis Colts vs. Seattle Seahawks, 10:00 p.m.
Pregame
Week one of the preseason is here! There are a plethora of teams playing tonight, with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants facing off on NFL Network. That’s the first of two games on NFL Network with the Dallas Cowboys traveling to San Francisco for an exhibition game against the 49ers.