NFL Week 1 Sunday games: Full schedule and key storylines

Rodney Knuppel

NFL Week 1 Sunday games: Full schedule and key storylines image

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The NFL’s first full Sunday is here, and football fans have a packed slate to enjoy. After Philadelphia beat Dallas on Thursday and the Chargers stunned the Chiefs on Friday, the rest of the league now takes the stage. Twenty-six teams will hit the field, with an early wave of games, four in the afternoon, and a primetime showdown to end the night.

Sunday Early Games (1 pm ET)

  • New York Giants at Washington Commanders – Russell Wilson makes his Giants debut against Jayden Daniels, who looks to continue his rise in year two.

  • Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill bring speed to Indianapolis, where Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor lead the Colts.

  • Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots – Pete Carroll takes over in Las Vegas, while Mike Vrabel begins his first season with the Patriots.

  • Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars – Bryce Young faces Trevor Lawrence in a matchup featuring rookie star Travis Hunter’s debut.

  • Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints – Kyler Murray leans on Marvin Harrison Jr. as the Cardinals head into a tough Superdome environment.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons – Baker Mayfield leads Tampa Bay, while rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. makes his first NFL start for Atlanta.

  • Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns – Joe Burrow’s Bengals aim to avoid another slow opener against Joe Flacco and the Browns.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets – Aaron Rodgers starts for Pittsburgh against Justin Fields, who takes over under center in New York.

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Sunday Afternoon Games (4 pm ET window)

  • Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos – Rookie Cam Ward makes his first start, while Bo Nix leads Denver in year two.

  • San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – The 49ers begin a season with Super Bowl hopes, facing a Seahawks team led by Sam Darnold.

  • Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Jared Goff guides Detroit into Lambeau Field against Jordan Love and a retooled Packers defense.

  • Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams – CJ Stroud opens his second season on the road, with questions lingering about Matthew Stafford’s readiness.

Sunday Night Football (7:20 pm ET)

  • Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills - Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry headline for Baltimore against Josh Allen and the Bills in a primetime AFC showdown.

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Rodney Knuppel

Rodney Knuppel is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. When not watching, listening or writing about sports, Rodney enjoys following the travels of his three kids, who are all active in their own sports and activities. A huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, Rodney also enjoys St. Louis Blues hockey and is a big Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan.