The 2026 – 2027 NFL season kicks off with a 16-game Week 1 ranging from conference matchups with a playoff feel to division rivalries steeped in history.
With the standings starting from scratch, everything is yet to be written, and the first weekend of action sets the tone for what’s to come. Here’s the complete guide: who’s playing, what time, and where to watch it.
NFL Games for Sunday September 13: Date, time, and where to watch
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cincinnati Bengals
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: Paycor Stadium
- Where to watch: FOX
New Orleans Saints – Detroit Lions
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: Ford Field
- Where to watch: FOX
New York Jets – Tennessee Titans
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: Nissan Stadium
- Where to watch: CBS
Baltimore Ravens – Indianapolis Colts
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
- Where to watch: CBS
Atlanta Falcons – Pittsburgh Steelers
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
- Where to watch: FOX
Chicago Bears – Carolina Panthers
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
- Where to watch: FOX
Cleveland Browns – Jacksonville Jaguars
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: EverBank Stadium
- Where to watch: CBS
Buffalo Bills – Houston Texans
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: Reliant Stadium
- Where to watch: CBS
Miami Dolphins – Las Vegas Raiders
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET (3:25 p.m. CT and 1:25 p.m. PT)
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
- Where to watch: FOX
Green Bay Packers – Minnesota Vikings
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET (3:25 p.m. CT and 13:25 p.m. PT)
- Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
- Where to watch: CBS
Washington Commanders – Philadelphia Eagles
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET (3:25 p.m. CT and 13:25 p.m. PT)
- Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
- Where to watch: FOX
Arizona Cardinals – Los Angeles Chargers
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET (3:25 p.m. CT and 1:25 p.m. PT)
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
- Where to watch: CBS
Dallas Cowboys – New York Giants
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. CT and 5:20 p.m. PT)
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
- Where to watch: NBC
Monday, September 14
Denver Broncos – Kansas City Chiefs
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT and 5:15 p.m. PT)
- Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
- Where to watch: ESPN and ABC
The can’t-miss games of NFL Week 1
Chiefs vs Broncos at Arrowhead
If there is one game that draws the spotlight in Week 1, it is the Kansas City Chiefs–Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. It is the final game of the week and brings with it the emotional weight of an AFC West rivalry, where every point can matter in the divisional race that unfolds throughout the entire season.
The Chiefs rely on their usual backbone: QB Patrick Mahomes remains the engine of the offense, backed by veteran tight end Travis Kelce, one of the deadliest connections in the league over the past decade.
In the backfield, Kenneth Walker III appears to provide balance to the ground attack, while through the air Rashee Rice and the speedy Xavier Worthy bring a vertical threat. Up front, the offensive line led by Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith looks to give Mahomes the time he needs.
Arrowhead is one of the loudest stadiums in the league, and playing at home there is always a tangible advantage for Kansas City. Denver, for its part, comes in with the task of stealing a result in hostile territory from Week 1.
Bills vs Texans in Houston
The Houston Texans – Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium pits two organizations with serious ambitions against each other. Buffalo puts its franchise player on the field, quarterback Josh Allen, a player capable of deciding games both with his arm and his legs.
Around him, running back James Cook carries the ground game, while the receiving corps led by Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and DJ Moore, plus tight end Dalton Kincaid, give Allen a full range of options. The line, with veterans like Dion Dawkins, protects the team’s most valuable piece.
Eagles vs Commanders at Lincoln Field
At Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in a direct NFC East clash.
Philadelphia relies on quarterback Jalen Hurts and one of the most feared offensive duos in the league: running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, with tight end Dallas Goedert as an additional weapon in short-yardage areas.
The monstrous offensive line, with Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, is the envy of the league. Winning at home from the start would be a strong statement in a division that is often decided by small details.
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