NFL Preseason Schedule 2016: Dates, Ticket Info and More

While pigskin-starved NFL fans still have to wait another month for the first official game of the 2016 campaign, the preseason has arrived to provide temporary solace during the remaining weeks of the offseason.

Things kicked off Sunday at the Hall of Fame Game between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts, and fans of every team will get the opportunity to see their squads lace it up in the coming days.

With that in mind, here is a look at the full 2016 preseason schedule, courtesy of NFL.com, before digging into a couple of marquee games that jump off the list because of an intriguing storyline or the teams involved.

Ticket information for the preseason (and regular season) can be found at ScoreBig.com.

Marquee Preseason Games

Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams

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There is plenty that stands out about this matchup at initial glance. For one thing, it is under the Saturday night lights and features America’s team in the Dallas Cowboys with plenty of star power that includes quarterback Tony Romo and wide receiver Dez Bryant.

However, the Cowboys will take a rare backseat in this one because it is the first game in Los Angeles for the Rams after they moved from St. Louis this offseason. The intensity of the crowd, how many show up and stay for the whole game, and whether Cowboys fans will take over the stadium—as they so often do at road contests—will all be discussed.

It will also provide a preliminary glimpse into what the atmosphere will be like in Los Angeles during the regular season.

In terms of the football, there is little to draw from an X’s and O’s standpoint during the first week of the preseason since the starters will play sparingly and teams aren’t likely to delve deep into their playbooks.

Still, it will be the first taste of live NFL action for quarterback Jared Goff, whom the Rams …

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