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Sitting here wondering if the Oakland Raiders are as bad as they looked Friday night, or if the New Orleans Saints are going to be as good as they looked? Week one against Atlanta should provide an answer.

Thursday, Aug 22

NFL (7-10 p.m., ESPN): Last season's Super Bowl champions, the Baltimore Ravens, look to prove they can defend their title as they host Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.

Friday, Aug 23

NFL (7-10 p.m., CBS): The Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks meet in preseason action. The last time they faced off, the last game for the replacement refs, resulted in one of the wildest finishes last season with what maybe was or wasn't a touchdown.

Saturday, Aug. 24

NFL (7-10 p.m., CBS): The St. Louis Rams, with former USM quarterback Austin Davis, hit the road to face Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.

Sunday, Aug. 25

NFL (3-6 p.m., Fox): A chance to see how good the New Orleans Saints can be against a very strong Houston Texans squad highlights week three of the preseason.

Monday, Aug 26

Tennis (6-10 p.m., ESPN 2): The best tennis stars in the world are live in primetime for the 2013 U.S. Open from Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Tuesday, Aug 27

Documentary (7-8 p.m., ESPN): Part of the "Nine For IX" series, "Branded" explores the double standard in sports where women must be the best at their sport and attractive to earn endorsements and fame.

Wednesday, Aug 28

Tennis (6-10 p.m., ESPN 2): Live action continues from New York as the best in the tennis world look to win the 2013 U.S. Open, one of the four Grand Slams of tennis.

We have only one more week until the college football season starts. It will be an exciting week for Bulldogs, Rebels, Tigers and Eagles as opening day draws near.

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