NFL Preseason Week 3: Schedule and how to watch 2025 games live online

NFL Preseason Week 3 is the final set of exhibition games before the regular season begins. Teams are preparing for the 2025-26 season, which will end with Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in February 2026.

The games will run from August 21 to August 23, 2025, with multiple national broadcasts and online streaming options available. Fans without cable can still access games through various streaming platforms and local affiliates.

NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule and How to Watch 2025 Games Live Online

The week begins on Thursday, August 21, when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network.


Other national broadcasts include the Patriots vs. Giants on Prime Video, Falcons vs. Cowboys on NFL Network, and Vikings vs. Titans on CBS. Additional games will be televised on NFL Network throughout the weekend.

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NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule

Thursday, August 21

• Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• New England Patriots at New York Giants, 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video)

Friday, August 22

• Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys, 8 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Minnesota Vikings at Tennessee Titans, 8 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m. ET

Saturday, August 23

• Baltimore Ravens at Washington Commanders, 12 p.m. ET
• Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET
• Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Houston Texans at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET
• Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET
• Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers, 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Las Vegas Raiders at Arizona Cardinals, 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

NFL Preseason Week 3 How to Watch 2025 Games Live Online

Games are available on NFL Network, CBS, ESPN, Fox, and Prime Video. Streaming platforms such as NFL+, Paramount+, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV carry coverage.

Local affiliates also provide broadcasts for in-market fans. NFL Sunday Ticket does not apply to preseason games. Out-of-market games can be accessed with NFL+.

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NFL Starters Playing in Week 3

Coaches have confirmed their plans for player participation in the preseason finale:

• Steelers: Most starters will play, except Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt, and Cameron Heyward.
• Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins will not play.
• Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes and all starters will play.
• Seahawks: Rookie Jalen Milroe will play the full game.
• Bills: Josh Allen will not play.
• Browns: Joe Flacco will start, followed by Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
• Dolphins: Starters expected to play.
• Saints: Spencer Rattler will start, Tyler Shough will follow.
• Buccaneers: Starters will sit, Kyle Trask will start.
• Bengals: No starters will play.

FAQs

How can fans watch NFL Preseason Week 3 games online?
NFL Preseason Week 3 games can be streamed on NFL+, Paramount+, Prime Video, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV. Several services offer free trials for streaming.

Which NFL Preseason Week 3 games are nationally televised?
Nationally televised games include Steelers vs Panthers, Patriots vs Giants, Falcons vs Cowboys, and Vikings vs Titans. NFL Network, CBS, and Prime Video will carry coverage.