Football season is (un)officially back with the 2024 NFL preseason. And in Week 2, we've got plenty of can't-miss matchups to watch. This Saturday, the preseason continues with a game between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins. The Commanders are 0-1 in the preseason so far after losing to the Jets at the last minute. Jayden Daniels has played one drive in the preseason so far. The Dolphins are 1-0 in their preseason after defeating the Atlanta Falcons. Currently, the odds favor the Dolphins over the Commanders. The Commanders at Dolphins game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET today on NFL+. Are you ready to watch? Here’s everything you need to know about today's NFL preseason game, plus the dates and times for all 32 NFL teams’ preseason games, and how to watch the whole NFL preseason.
Game Details
Date: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Game: Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins
TV channel (local only): WUSA Channel 9
Streaming: NFL+
The Dolphins host the Commanders this Saturday, Aug. 17, airing on NFL+ for those out of network. The game will be aired locally on WUSA Channel 9.
How to Watch The Game
Don't live in-market? an NFL+ subscription is the best way to watch this preseason game. Live in-market but don't have cable? Here's what we recommend to help you watch live:
A basic $6.99 per month (or $40 annually) NFL+ subscription will get you live out-of-market preseason games across supported devices, live local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, and live audio for every game of the season across supported devices. NFL+ Premium, while a little pricier at $14.99 per month (or $80 annually) also includes access to NFL Network and NFL RedZone, plus full and condensed replays of every game across supported devices. NFL+ also offers a 7-day free trial.
Full NFL Preseason Schedule
All times Eastern
Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 15
Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens, noon
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m.
New York Giants at Houston Texans, 1 p.m.
Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs 4 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns, 4:25 p.m.
New York Jets at Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m.
Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts, 7 p.m.
Washington Commanders at Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m.
Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m.
Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans, 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers, 7:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders, 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18
Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos, 8 p.m.
New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers, 8 p.m.
Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 22
Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals, 8 p.m.
Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 23
Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m.
Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.
San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders, 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.
Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans, 1 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m.
Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys, 4 p.m.
New York Giants at New York Jets, 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25
Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints, 2 p.m.
Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos (CBS), 4:30 p.m.
New England Patriots at Washington Commanders (NBC), 8 p.m.
How To Watch The Entire NFL Preseason
Many NFL preseason games are broadcast on local channels, so if you're looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7/month subscription to NFL+ will get you access to NFL Network, which will have every out-of-market game in the preseason. The downside of NFL+? When it comes to the regular season, it's a much less helpful option because there are far fewer NFL Network games during the regular season. In which case, here's what we recommend to watch both the 2024 NFL preseason AND regular season.
Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you'll need to watch the NFL preseason and regular season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.
NFL Regular Season Kicks Off Sept. 5
The next NFL season, made up of 272 regular-season games, kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 with a match between 2024 Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.
Commanders Prepped For Dolphins
The Washington Commanders end another critical week of preparations for the 2024 campaign with their second preseason outing. Dan Quinn and his players will descend on Hard Rock Stadium to take on the Miami Dolphins, which comes following a highly intriguing joint practice between the two squads earlier this week.
A New Era For Commanders?
Things are progressing well for the Commanders this offseason. There are a few problems that could potentially hold them back, but the energy and improved enthusiasm left fans dreaming of a brighter future under this exciting new regime. The Dolphins should provide a stern test of their credentials. Mike McDaniel's squad faltered late in 2023, but they've got the talent to hurt any team when firing on all cylinders. Quinn will be examining the performances of his players closely, especially those who are fighting with everything they have to make the 53-man roster.
Preseason Focus On Development
Just how much time veterans and established pieces will see for both sides remains to be seen. It's unlikely to be for long considering the physicality of Thursday's joint practice. However, the head coach believes some live-fire reps in a typical game-day setting form an important part of the team's development before Week 1 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolls around. This is one of the final chances players will get to stake their respective claims. Catching the eye with a good play or two in this one could make all the difference. That's what preseason games are all about - grasping opportunities and forging careers.
FanDuel Sportsbook Odds
According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Commanders are 4.5-point underdogs at the Dolphins in Preseason Week 2. This is available at -110 whichever side of the points spread you fancy (bet $110 to win $100). Anyone wishing to wager Washington on the money line can get odds of +190 attached (bet $100 to win $190). Miami is favored to secure a morale-boosting preseason success on home soil at -230 (bet $230 to win $100). FanDuel Sportsbook isn't expecting a high-scoring affair with the over-under set at 38.5 points. Again, this is available at -110 in both directions.
Daniels' Future On Display
The Commanders are unlikely to give Jayden Daniels much time on the field at Hard Rock Stadium. Quinn will likely implement the same method as last week, where the No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft participated in the game's first series, leading Washington downfield with aplomb en route to the first rushing score of his professional career. FanDuel Sportsbook has two notable prop bets surrounding the former LSU star against the Dolphins. Anyone thinking the same situation occurs this time and Daniels scores a rushing touchdown on their first drive can get appealing odds of +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000). If fans believe Daniels will take Washington down the field and produce the first passing touchdown of his NFL journey, FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of +750 (bet $100 to watch $750). Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Game Time Is Here
The Dolphins and Commanders preseason game is a great way to kick off the weekend. This is the first step in a long and exciting journey as the teams prepare for the regular season. Let's see what the Commanders can do, especially with Daniels under center. Are you ready to watch?
