2017 NFL Preseason Week 2 schedule & open thread

The second week of the NFL preseason for 2017 is upon us, with three games already in the rear-view mirror on Thursday. 13 more games are scheduled between Friday and Monday, beginning with a contest between a pair of NFC teams who know each other very well.

Although the Green Bay Packers’ game will not be televised nationally, there will be seven games broadcast live this weekend — including the first Monday Night Football game of the season.

Here’s this weekend’s preseason schedule. Watch, discuss, and enjoy!

Friday, August 18th

Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks

CenturyLink Field, Seattle, WA
7:00 PM Pacific (9:00 Central)
NFL Network

Saturday, August 19th

Carolina Panthers vs. Tennessee Titans

Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
2:00 PM Central
NFL Network

Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
6:00 PM Central
NFL Network

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
7:00 PM Eastern (6 Central)
Regional TV only

New York Jets vs. Detroit Lions

Ford Field, Detroit, MI
7:30 PM Eastern (6:30 Central)
Regional TV only

Green Bay Packers vs. Washington

FedEx Field, Landover, MD
7:30 PM Eastern (6:30 Central)
Regional TV only

New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans

NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
7:00 PM Central
Regional TV only

Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
7:00 PM Pacific (9:00 Central)
NFL Network

Los Angeles Rams vs. Oakland Raiders

Oakland County Coliseum, Oakland, CA
7:00 PM Pacific (9:00 Central)
Regional TV only

Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ
7:00 PM Pacific (9:00 Central)
Regional TV only

Sunday, August 20th

Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 Central)
NFL Network

New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers

StubHub Center, Carson, CA
5:00 PM Pacific (7:00 Central)
NFL Network

Monday, August 21st

New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns

FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH
8:00 PM Eastern (7:00 Central)
ESPN