NFL Preseason Schedule 2015: Week 2 Preview, TV Coverage and Live Stream

With the first week of NFL preseason concluding Sunday after the contest between the Indianapolis Colts and the Philadelphia Eagles, it's already time to start thinking about Week 2.

Like always, it's too early to make any sweeping judgments about teams and players after one contest. The next round of games won't tell us everything we need to know by any means, but it should provide a little bit more perspective on what we thought we knew.

Let's take a quick peek at the Week 2 schedule, TV and live stream information and then pinpoint three things to watch for during the action. 

Schedule, TV Coverage and Live Stream

Matchup	Date	Time (ET)	TV	Live Stream
Lions at Redskins	8/20	7:30 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Bills at Browns	8/20	8 p.m.	ESPN	WatchESPN
Falcons at Jets	8/21	7:30 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Seahawks at Chiefs	8/21	8 p.m.	NFL Network	NFL Game Pass
Dolphins at Panthers	8/22	7 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Ravens at Eagles	8/22	7 p.m.	NFL Network	NFL Game Pass
Bears at Colts	8/22	7:30 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Jaguars at Giants	8/22	7:30 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Patriots at Saints	8/22	7:30 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Raiders at Vikings	8/22	8 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Broncos at Texans	8/22	8 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Chargers at Cardinals	8/22	10 p.m.	NFL Network	NFL Game Pass
Packers at Steelers	8/23	1 p.m.	NFL Network	NFL Game Pass
Rams at Titans	8/23	8 p.m.	Fox	Fox Sports Go
Cowboys at 49ers	8.23	8 p.m.	Local Affiliates	NFL Game Pass
Bengals at Buccaneers	8/24	8 p.m.	ESPN	WatchESPN

Things to Watch For In Week 2

Improvement from Jimmy Garoppolo 

The New England Patriots haven't played a regular-season game without Tom Brady starting at quarterback since 2008 when Matt Cassel filled in admirably for the injured Brady and led the Pats to an 11-5 record. Assuming his suspension for his role in "Deflategate" isn't overturned, New England will have to play four games without its star quarterback to start the 2015 campaign.

If Thursday's preseason contest is any indication, the Patriots aren't yet ready for Brady's absence.

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Jimmy Garoppolo, the assumed replacement starter, completed a solid 20-of-30 passes in a 22-11 loss to the Green Bay Packers. However, he only had 159 passing yards and threw an interception with no touchdowns. He also took seven sacks.

The good news for Patriots' fans is that Jimmy's skill set, while watered down, is similar to Brady's. Both are heady passers who prefer short-to-medium strikes to deep balls. Be on the lookout for Garoppolo in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints.

Who Steps Up for the Saints' Defense?

Speaking of New Orleans, the Saints aren't looking good on the defensive side. At all.

Sean Payton's 31st-ranked unit from last year has gained several new players, but it didn't look like it Thursday in a 30-27 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The first-unit defense surrendered 14 first-quarter points on two long drives, committing penalties left and right (16 for the game) and looked much like its 2014 iteration.

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To make matters worse, three key players on the same side of the ball injured themselves Thursday: cornerback Brandon Browner, linebacker Dannell Ellerbe and cornerback Delvin Breaux.

The weak NFC South is very winnable for New Orleans, but the Saints will find it difficult to earn a playoff spot without at least a little bit of defensive improvement. Watch them try to unearth new impact players against the Patriots Saturday.

Clarity in the Bills' Quarterback Battle

It's rare to see a team as talented as the Buffalo Bills still searching for an answer at quarterback, but it's happening as we speak for Rex Ryan's squad.

Buffalo went 9-7 last year and had the NFL's fourth-ranked defense. Now, it also boasts a super-talented trio of skill players in running back LeSean McCoy and wide receivers Sammy Watkins and Percy Harvin.

So who's going to throw and hand off to them?

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Matt Cassel, E.J. Manuel and Tyrod Taylor are the three candidates for starting quarterback, and each played in the Bills' 25-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers Friday. After the defeat, Ryan said he was "very pleased with all three of those guys," per NBC Sports' Mike Florio. However, Florio did note it seemed like some of Ryan's comments following the game favored Cassel and Taylor, with Manuel as the No. 3 option at this point.

However, the preseason is fickle. The Bills' Week 2 matchup against the Cleveland Browns could give us a little bit more of a perspective on the quarterback battle.

Note: All stats come from ESPN.com unless otherwise indicated.