Preseason football is upon us. This week will feature the debut of referee Brad Allen in the Steelers–Giants game. Also in their first year at white hat are Craig Wrolstad and Ronald Torbert, both of whom worked a couple of preseason games last year at the referee position.

Terry McAulay’s crew has the week off. All times are Eastern. Note that NFL Network coverage of live games is blacked out in both teams’ television market.

Thursday, Aug. 7

Colts at Jets, 7 p.m. — Craig Wrolstad

Patriots at Redskins, 7:30 p.m. — Jeff Triplette

49ers at Ravens, 7:30 p.m. NFLN — Pete Morelli

— Pete Morelli Bengals at Chiefs, 8 p.m. — Clete Blakeman

Seahawks at Broncos, 9 p.m./ NFLN tape delay, 1 a.m. — Tony Corrente

tape delay, 1 a.m. — Tony Corrente Cowboys at Chargers, 10 p.m. NFLN (joined in progress) — Bill Vinovich

Friday, Aug. 8

Dolphins at Falcons, 7 p.m. — John Parry

Eagles at Bears, 7 p.m. — Ronald Torbert

Bills at Panthers, 7:30 p.m. — Walt Coleman

Buccaneers at Jaguars, 7:30 p.m. — Jerome Boger

Raiders at Vikings, 8 p.m./ NFLN tape delay, midnight — Gene Steratore

tape delay, midnight — Gene Steratore Saints at Rams, 8 p.m. NFLN — Carl Cheffers

Saturday, Aug. 9