The NFL has released the 2017 preseason schedules. That means the Cincinnati Bengals know the four teams they are set to face off against in order to tune themselves for the regular season.

Week 1 (Aug. 11): Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bengals start their preseason off on the right foot: At home. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no longer light weights, but are one of the more intriguing teams in the NFL with a capable, young quarterback and some weapons on offense to test Cincinnati’s defense.

Week 2 (Aug. 19): Kansas City Chiefs

The Bengals will get a chance to test themselves against a playoff-caliber team in the Kansas City Chiefs. With good coaching and a solid roster that features one of the league’s best defenses, Cincinnati will have a good measuring stick in this contest.

Week 3 (Aug. 27): at Washington Redskins

The Bengals’ third preseason game will be nationally televised, so the pressure will be on for them to show up in good form. This is usually the game that features the most of the starters as they go up against a Washington Redskins team that is ascending.

Week 4 (Aug. 31): at Indianapolis Colts

This is the traditional final game with the Indianpolis Colts. Like usual, the starters won’t be playing, so this game will show off the depth both teams have.

While preseason games might not mean anything towards the final standings, a positive preseason can set a team up for a better regular season. As always the most important factor will be health and getting every players out of each game without injury.

If the Bengals can keep themselves out of the training room, get their newest additions some valuable reps and start the development on their draft picks, they should put themselves on the right track towards winning the AFC North.