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NFL preseason Week 1 begins with national broadcasts and rookie debuts
The 2026 NFL preseason begins on Thursday, August 13, with a schedule featuring multiple nationally televised games. Week 1 includes six matchups on Thursday, with broadcasts distributed between NFL Network and the ESPN app. The preseason schedule continues through Saturday, August 15, covering various matchups including Green Bay at Pittsburgh and Tennessee at San Francisco.
From a player perspective, fantasy football analysts are highlighting several key individuals to watch, including rookie Cam Ward and Jeremiyah Love, who is set to make his debut for Arizona against the Raiders. Additionally, seven University of Utah alumni are embarking on their rookie seasons, contributing to a total of 35 former Utah players currently on NFL rosters. These players are competing for roster spots ahead of the August 30 deadline for teams to trim rosters to 53 players.
Entities
Cam Ward · ESPN · Jeremiyah Love · NFL · University of Utah
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Six preseason games will be broadcast on NFL Network and five will be available via the ESPN app. fbschedules.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Utah Football alumni are expected to appear in at least 14 preseason games. utahutes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jeremiyah Love is scheduled to make his debut for Arizona against the Raiders. www.fantasylife.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are 35 former Utah Utes currently on NFL rosters. utahutes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 NFL preseason Week 1 begins on Thursday, August 13. fbschedules.com