A battle for New York football supremacy between the Jets and Giants on Thursday will help kick off the first week of the 2019 NFL preseason schedule.
Neither team is coming off a very successful 2018 season, and they each went in different directions over the offseason. The Jets made one of the biggest free agent splashes, inking running back Le'Veon Bell, who they hope will form a dynamic tandem with quarterback Sam Darnold. It's not yet known whether Bell — who held out all of last season — will play Thursday.
The Giants, meanwhile, dealt Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns and are dealing with more wide receiver issues after Golden Tate was suspended and Sterling Shepard is battling injury issues. This will also be the first chance to see Daniel Jones, who was selected No. 6 overall in the NFL Draft. He is expected to battle Eli Manning for the starting quarterback job.
Wondering how to tune in to the contest on Thursday? Below is everything you need to know about how to watch the Jets vs. Giants.
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What channel is Jets vs. Giants on today?
- TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: fuboTV
The game will be broadcast on NFL Network, the first of two preseason contests on the network Thursday night.
You can also live stream the game on fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial.
What time does the Jets vs. Giants game start?
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium
The Jets and Giants will kick off at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday. The game will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, so it will essentially be a home game for both teams.
Jets preseason schedule 2019
Date | Opponent | Time |
August 8 | at Giants | 7 p.m. ET |
August 15 | at Falcons | 7:30 p.m. ET |
August 24 | vs. Saints | 7:30 p.m. ET |
August 29 | at Eagles | 7 p.m. ET |
Giants preseason schedule 2019
Date | Opponent | Time |
August 8 | vs. Jets | 7 p.m. ET |
August 16 | vs. Bears | 7:30 p.m. ET |
August 22 | at Bengals | 7:00 p.m. ET |
August 29 | at Patriots | 7:30 p.m. ET |