NFL Week 1 Sunday games: Full schedule and key storylines

Rodney Knuppel

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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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