While 14 preseason matchups have heard their final whistles be blown, there’s still more action to catch. Are there more NFL games today?
The NFL finishes Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason with a Sunday night doubleheader. Here’s how to watch the NFL games tonight, including start times, TV channels, live stream options, and more.
Are There Any NFL Games Today? Sunday Football Week 2 Preseason Schedule
The final night of Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason is upon us as NFL fans are treated to a closing doubleheader. The Denver Broncos host the Green Bay Packers, while the New Orleans Saints travel across the country to take on the San Francisco 49ers.
With Sunday night’s doubleheader primed and ready to kick off, here’s how to watch the NFL games today.
Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos
- Start time: Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, 8 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options: NFL App, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- Radio Stations: Packers Radio Network, KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM
- Starting QBs:
- Betting lines:
- Spread: DEN -7
- Total: 39
- Moneyline: DEN -325, GB +260
The first matchup of Sunday night’s doubleheader features the Packers heading to Empower Field at Mile High to take on the Broncos. The Packers enjoyed an excellent preseason debut, taking down the Cleveland Browns 23-10 on the road. QB Jordan Love went three-and-out, but it was probably the most exciting three-and-out for Packers fans, throwing a 65-yard TD to WR Dontayvion Wicks on the game’s third play.
Sean Clifford looked good after the Packers pulled Love from his brief appearance. He completed 10 of his 19 passes for 111 yards and led the Packers on three scoring drives. Even 2024 seventh-round pick Michael Pratt completed five of seven passes for 46 yards on a field goal drive. The Packers continue to look solid as the WRs and Love settle in for another season.
Additionally, Green Bay has a hotly contested kicker battle between Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph. Carlson, the Packers kicker last season, completed 81.8% of his field goals. While he was perfect from 39 yards and in, he struggled to convert field goals in the 40s (50%), and he hit only 60% of field goals beyond 50. Additionally, he missed five extra points.
Meanwhile, the Broncos also emerged victorious in their preseason debut, taking down the Indianapolis Colts 34-30. After two rough drives from Week 1’s starter, Jarrett Stidham, ending in a punt and interception, 2024 first-round QB Bo Nix got a chance to show his stuff, and the rookie came out firing.
In his first NFL preseason drive, Nix completed two passes for 33 yards as he set up Denver in a position to tie the game with a field goal. He then led them on another scoring drive, tossing a one-yard TD to Marvin Mims Jr. to take a 10-3 lead. He helped lead Denver to its first 20 points on offense before being replaced by Zach Wilson.
Speaking of Wilson, he helped lead the Broncos to two touchdowns. After a season of rough offensive performances, the Broncos looked like a well-oiled machine, even for a preseason game. While the Broncos could use a better performance from their defense, the early returns from the offense are extremely promising.
New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers
- Start time: Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, 8 p.m. ET
- Channel: FOX
- Live stream options: Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, Sling TV
- Radio stations: WWL 870AM/105.3 FM, KNBR 680 AM/1050 AM
- Starting QBs:
- Betting lines:
- Spread: NO -2.5
- Total: 38.5
- Moneyline: NO -148, SF +124
The final matchup of the week features the Saints heading to Levi’s Stadium to take on the 49ers. While both the Saints and Arizona Cardinals’ offenses struggled early, the Saints did score the first points, kicking two field goals before the end of the first half. However, the rookie QB Spencer Rattler secured the win for the Saints in the second half.
After Jake Haener struggled to find the end zone, Rattler stepped in during the second half and led the Saints down the field on their opening possession to punch in a four-yard touchdown, giving New Orleans a 13-7 lead. After the Cardinals answered with a TD late in the fourth to take a 14-13 lead, Rattler stepped up again to execute a perfect two-minute drill to set up the Saints for a game-winning field goal.
On the other hand, the 49ers lost their opening preseason matchup to the Tennessee Titans 17-13. While the 49ers were without most of their starters, they were able to go down the field on the opening drive for a quick score. However, after the Titans scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, the 49ers did not regain the lead.
QBs Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs had a rough outing, failing to get much going outside of a singular drive for both signal-callers. While Purdy is still the starter, ironing out a backup plan in case of injury is always a good idea, and based on the first performance, Dobbs and Allen need to show decent improvement.
Also, outside of Jordan Mason, the rushing attack was lacking, which is a bit strange for a 49ers team that excels on the ground. While Christian McCaffery won’t get much preseason time, the 49ers have always had a stable of backs at the ready to lighten the load. Who will step forward on the roster to give McCaffery and Mason some breathers?
The Saints kept the Cardinals in check all week last week, and with the 49ers’ rough outing, they will look to do the same to San Francisco in Week 2. Can the 49ers perform better and grab a preseason win, or will Rattler continue to show he’s ready for the big stage?