The end of the NFL preseason is nearly upon us — the caboose of the 16-game Week 2 slate takes place today. We are creeping ever closer to the 2021 NFL regular season with just one more week of preseason football after today. Let’s look at the NFL game today, the TV channel and live streams, and some predictions for how the final tilt of the Week 2 schedule could turn out.
Are there NFL games today?
Today, Week 2 of the NFL preseason comes to a close with a single game in primetime action. In our first Monday Night Football game of the 2021 season, the New Orleans Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars at the newly-named Caesars Superdome.
TV schedule for Monday’s NFL game
What time and channels can you watch the NFL game today?
Jaguars at Saints
- Time: 8 PM, August 23
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streams:
- Hulu Live TV
- FuboTV
- YouTube TV
- Sling TV
Jaguars vs. Saints predictions
Last week, both teams opened their 2021 season with a loss, although in somewhat contrasting styles. The Saints at least mustered a fight against a Baltimore Ravens team that is on a 19-game preseason winning streak. Meanwhile, the Jaguars were effectively handled by a Cleveland Browns team resting several starters.
The storylines with the Saints largely revolve around who will be their quarterback in 2021. Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill are both looking to seal the starting role as they look to replace Drew Brees. Last week, both threw an interception in their 12 passes, with Winston also managing a touchdown.
There are other storylines to watch for the Saints. Who will be the No. 1 receiver with Michael Thomas set to miss the start of the season? How will their front seven on defense look after losing a lot of key pieces on defense?
The Jaguars have much to figure out in the NFL game today. They supposedly still have a competition at QB, although it really should be Trevor Lawrence’s job to lose. Furthermore, they have a lot to figure out both in terms of their wide receiver group and on defense.
Ben Rolfe is a Senior Managing Editor at Pro Football Network and is also a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA). You can find him on Twitter @BenRolfePFN.