The NFL preseason is in its third week, and every team’s starters are playing a good portion of the games. College football starts next week for most teams, but there are a few matchups this weekend.
Thursday, Aug. 24
NFL (6-9:30 p.m., NFLN): The Miami Dolphins head north to start the third week of the preseason games against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Friday, Aug. 25
NFL (7-10:30 p.m., CBS): Two possible playoff teams face off, as the Kansas City Chiefs travel to deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
Saturday, Aug. 26
NFL (7-10:30 p.m., NBC): The New Orleans Saints host the Houston Texans. … NFL (7-10:30 p.m., CBS): It’s a battle of new Los Angeles teams, as the Rams and Chargers fight for bragging rights.
Sunday, Aug. 27
NFL (noon-7 p.m., Fox): It’s double header on Fox, starting with the Chicago Bears on the road against the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals traveling to face the Washington Redskins. … NFL (7-10:30 p.m., NBC): Week three of preseason football ends with the San Francisco 49ers on the road against the Minnesota Vikings.
Monday, Aug. 28
College football (11:30 a.m.-noon, SECN+): Get ready for the season with the University of Mississippi weekly press conference. … College football (1-1:30 p.m., SECN+): Tune in for the Mississippi State University weekly press conference to open the 2017 season.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
College football (6-6:30 p.m., SECN): There will be plenty on- and off-the-field topics to discuss on the “Ole Miss Football Preview.”
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Tennis (5-10 p.m., ESPN2): Day three of the 2017 U.S. Open sees the top players in the nation take to the tennis courts all night long.
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