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The third preseason week of the NFL has commenced, offering coaches and front offices a final chance to assess players before final roster and depth chart decisions. While star players may not feature prominently, rookies and motivated veterans will showcase their skills in the 16 games scheduled for the week.

The NFL preseason games are airing on various channels, including CBS, NFL Network, local stations, fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app, Prime Video, and Paramount+. Fans have multiple options to watch the games, including live broadcasts and streaming services.

Thursday, August 27 brings Bills vs. Steelers at 7 p.m. on NFL Network and fubo, Browns vs. Patriots at 8 p.m. on Prime Video, Raiders vs. 49ers at 8 p.m. on local channels, ESPN app, and fubo for local markets, and Chargers vs. Rams at 10 p.m. on NFL Network, fubo, and DIRECTV.

Friday, August 28 features Ravens vs. Commanders at 6 p.m. on NFL Network, fubo, and DIRECTV, Dolphins vs. Falcons at 7 p.m. on local channels, fubo, and DIRECTV, Panthers vs. Texans at 7 p.m. on local channels, fubo, and DIRECTV, Jets vs. Giants at 7:30 p.m. on local channels, fubo, and DIRECTV, Jaguars vs. Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m. on local channels, fubo, and DIRECTV, Cowboys vs. Saints at 8 p.m. on local channels, ESPN app, fubo, and Jaguars vs. Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m. on local channels, fubo, and DIRECTV.

Saturday, August 29, sees Colts vs. Lions at 1 p.m. on NFL Network, fubo, and DIRECTV, and Titans vs. Bears at 6 p.m. on NFL Network, fubo, and DIRECTV.