The NFL preseason begins its final week on Thursday night. Here's what to know about the schedule, including TV times and more.

Alec Pierce got surgery and a new contract in the offseason. He'll be ready for Week 1.

The NFL preseason reaches its final weekend with 16 games from Thursday, Aug. 27 through Saturday, Aug. 29. Week 3 is the last live evaluation before roster cuts, giving coaches one more look at position battles and players fighting for jobs. For every preseason matchup and national TV window, see the complete 2026 NFL preseason schedule.

Something to remember: Both Manning and Dante Moore will have college eligibility left beyond the coming season, so they do not have to declare for the 2027 draft. Manning gets the early nod at No. 1, though, based on his ideal blend of size, arm talent and athleticism. But it’s very close between those two quarterbacks.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars close out their 2026 NFL preseason slate with a Sunshine State showdown on Friday night. Both teams have indicated their starters will be nothing more than spectators, and the depth of the Bucs' offense has ...

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid made the final call Wednesday on quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ status for Friday’s preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium, with the two-time MVP set to remain sidelined .

While we’re on the subject of Vikings quarterbacks, McCarthy looked awful in Saturday’s preseason game against the Ravens. He missed on several passes, including a sure touchdown to Myles Price, who had no one near him on a rub concept.