NFL Preseason 2021 Week 1: Coverage map, TV schedule, channel, and time - Thursday and Friday

Week 2 of the NFL preseason is set to kick off Thursday night with the New England Patriots and Washington Football Team going head-to-head. Earlier, the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the preseason last Thursday in the NFL Hall of Fame game, a clash that brought in record numbers for the NFL.

The famous phrase for every individual is "thank God it's Friday," but for NFL fans, it's "T.G.F.I.B thank God football is back". Fans will be in attendance for the preseason and regular-season games, which alone brings a different feel to the game, especially for rookies.

The 2021-22 NFL preseason will be the first time rookies and second-year players will play in front of an NFL fan base. That sounds insane, right? With fans being welcomed back to NFL stadiums, here's a complete guide on how and where to watch all the NFL preseason games.

2021-22 NFL Preseason Coverage map, TV schedule, channel, and time

Thursday, August 12th

Washington Football Team vs New England Patriots, NFL Network, 7:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m.

Washington Football Team vs New England Patriots Coverage Map

Washington Football Team: Channel/Location	New England Patriots: Channel/Location
Announcers: Kenny Albert, Joe Theisman	Announcers: Bob Socci, Scott Kolak
WRC (NBC-4) Washington	WBZ (CBS-4) Boston
NBC Sports Washington	WNAC (CW-64.2) Providence
WTKR (CBS-3) Norfolk	WWLP (NBC-22) Springfield
WBFF (FOX-45) Baltimore	WCTX (My-9) New Haven
WRLH (My-35.2) Richmond	WMUR (ABC-9) Manchester
WSLS (NBC-10) Roanoke	WMTW (ABC-8) Portland

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles Coverage Map

Pittsburgh Steelers: Channel/Location	Philadelphia Eagles: Channel/Location
Announcers: Bob Pompeani, Charlie Batch	Announcers: Scott Graham, Ross Tucker
KDKA (CBS-2) Pittsburgh	WCAU (NBC-10) Philadelphia
WTAJ (CBS-10) Altoona	WPMT (FOX-43) Harrisburg
WJET (ABC-24) Erie	WOLF (FOX-56) Scranton
WCMH (NBC-4) Columbus	WJAC (NBC-6) Johnstown
WKBN (CBS-27) Youngstown	WMDT (CW-47.2) Salisbury
WTOV (NBC-9) Wheeling	NFL Network: Washington and New England Markets only

Friday, August 13th

Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions, NFL Network, 7:00 p.m.

Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons, 7:00 p.m.

Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network, 10:00 p.m.

Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions Coverage Map

Buffalo Bills: Channel/Location	Detroit Lions: Channel/Location
Announcers: Andrew Catalon, Steve Tasker	Announcers: Brandon Gaudin, Herman Moore
WIVB (CBS-4) Buffalo	WJBK (FOX-2) Detroit
WROC (CBS-8) Rochester	WNEM (CBS-5) Saginaw
WSYR (ABC-9) Syracuse	WSYM (CBS-5) Saginaw
WFXV (FOX-33) Utica	WSYM (FOX-47) Grand Rapids
WETM (NBC-18) Elmira	WFQX (FOX-32) Traverse City
WXXA (FOX-23) Albany	WUPW (FOX-36) Toledo

Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons Coverage Map

Tennessee Titans: Channel/Location	Atlanta Falcons: Channel/Location
Announcers: Dan Hellie, Charles Davis	Announcers: Coy Wire, DJ Shockley
WKRN (ABC-2) Nashville	WAGA (FOX-2) Atlanta
WREG (CBS-3) Memphis	WFXG (FOX-54) Augusta
WATE (ABC-6) Knoxville	WXTX (FOX-54) Macon
WRCB (NBC-3) Chattanooga	WTOC (CBS-11) Savannah
WJKT (FOX-16) Jackson	WALB (NBC-10) Albany
WJHL (ABC 11.2) Tri-Cities	WBRC (FOX-6) Birmingham
WHNT (CBS-19) Huntsville	WAFF (NBC-48) Huntsville
WNKY (MeTV- 40.3) Bowling Green	WSFA (NBC-12) Montgomery
WDKA (My-49) Paducah	WDFX (FOX-34) Dothan
WEHT (ABC-25) Evansville	NFL Network: Buffalo/Detroit markets only

Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals Coverage Map

Dallas Cowboys: Channel/Location	Arizona Cardinals: Channel/Location
Announcers: Bill Jones, Babe Laufenberg	Announcers: Dave Pasch, Ron Wolfley
KTVT (CBS-11) Dallas	KPNX (NBC-12) Phoenix
KMYS (CW-35) San Antonio	KTTU (My-18) Tucson
KXAN (NBC-36) Austin	KOAT (ABC-7) Albuquerque

What to watch for in the Thursday and Friday games?

The New England Patriots' quarterback battle is neck and neck. Mac Jones and Cam Newton have gone head-to-head during training camp, but neither has generated separation. Meanwhile, Washington will get a first-hand look of what their defense is capable of in 2021.

The Eagles are going to get a lot of their questions answered on Thursday night, with NFL fans set to get an up-close look at Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith. At the same time, the Steelers will look to find an answer for their backup quarterback position.

The Cowboys will look to bounce back after their loss to the Steelers in the Hall of Fame game, where they failed to reach the end zone. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals will get their first look at the offensive and defensive additions they added this offseason.