Which NFL preseason games are on NFL Network?
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This Sunday night, the 2016 NFL preseason will kick off, as the Green Bay Packers take on the Indianapolis Colts in the Hall of Fame Game. Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre headlines the 2016 NFL Hall of Fame class, and his former team was an obvious choice to play in the game. For those fans who cannot wait for the NFL season to begin, they can catch preseason games on NFL Network, as the time ticks down until the season opener.
The NFL Network will show 65 preseason games, including 16 contests that are scheduled to be broadcasted live. Starting with the replay of the Hall of Fame Game on Wednesday, August 10, the coverage will run until September 4, which is four days before the NFL regular season kicks off.
The first live broadcast will come be on August 11, as the New England Patriots take on the New Orleans Saints. The final live broadcast will be on September 1 when the Oakland Raiders battle the Seattle Seahawks.
A list of all the live and recorded games can be viewed here.
There will be plenty of NFL storylines during the preseason, so keeping up with all the preseason action will be a must for NFL fans. Checking out the preseason is also a good way to find some sleepers in fantasy football, as well as seeing some of the young talent that may not get much playing time during the regular season.
The 2016 NFL regular season will begin on September 8th in a rematch of Super Bowl 50. The Carolina Panthers will head to Denver to take on the Super Bowl Champs, and will be looking to avenge their loss in February. Cam Newton and the Panthers are once again a contender in 2016, while the Broncos will be looking to replace their Hall of Fame quarterback, Peyton Manning.
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