Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball for a gain of about eight-yards during first half action at the Bills home game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 29, 2024.

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What NFL Games Are on Today? NFL Sunday Games Schedule for Week 1, Start Time and TV Channel

Full Week 1 NFL Sunday schedule with kickoff times and broadcasts

The NFL’s first full Sunday of 2025 promises drama, storylines, and plenty of intrigue. Thirteen games kick off at 1 p.m. ET, highlighted by Aaron Rodgers making his much-anticipated Pittsburgh Steelers debut against the Jets and top overall pick Cam Ward leading the Titans into Denver. The afternoon slate features significant clashes like the 49ers at Seahawks and Lions at Packers before shifting to prime time, where Lamar Jackson and the Ravens battle the Bills in Orchard Park. With stars on new teams, rookies under the spotlight, and rivalries renewed, fans are set for an electric opening Sunday.

To everyone who’s been counting down for months…

Happy first NFL Sunday of the season!

The schedule today: 🏈🏈🏈 pic.twitter.com/ArW7M2Q1p8
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 7, 2025

Week 1 NFL Sunday Games Schedule

The entire schedule for today’s NFL games with matches, locations, times (ET), and watching information is as follows:

Team A	Team B	Location	Time (ET)	Where to Watch
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Atlanta Falcons	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA	1:00 pm	FOX
Las Vegas Raiders	New England Patriots	Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA	1:00 pm	CBS
Cincinnati Bengals	Cleveland Browns	Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH	1:00 pm	FOX
Arizona Cardinals	New Orleans Saints	Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA	1:00 pm	CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers	New York Jets	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ	1:00 pm	CBS
Miami Dolphins	Indianapolis Colts	Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN	1:00 pm	CBS
Carolina Panthers	Jacksonville Jaguars	EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL	1:00 pm	FOX
New York Giants	Washington Commanders	Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD	1:00 pm	FOX
San Francisco 49ers	Seattle Seahawks	Lumen Field, Seattle, WA	4:05 pm	FOX
Tennessee Titans	Denver Broncos	Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO	4:05 pm	FOX
Detroit Lions	Green Bay Packers	Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI	4:25 pm	CBS
Houston Texans	Los Angeles Rams	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA	4:25 pm	CBS
Baltimore Ravens	Buffalo Bills	Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY	8:20 pm	NBC

Top 5 NFL Sunday Games to Follow

In 13 matches today, the top five games stand out as must-watch showdowns with incredible storylines:

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers

The NFC North rivalry renews with two rising teams vying for early momentum. Jared Goff leads a confident Lions offense into Lambeau, while Jordan Love looks to prove Green Bay remains a powerhouse.

We made it, everybody! It's officially #Lions gameday! pic.twitter.com/Z9bWvEIOTz
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 7, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers makes his Steelers debut in a blockbuster storyline against his former New York home. The Jets defense, led by Sauce Gardner, will test Rodgers early. With Pittsburgh aiming to reassert itself as an AFC contender.

This way for gameday ↖️ #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/qGd6aQ3o8c
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 7, 2025

Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens (SNF)

Sunday Night Football delivers thrills as Josh Allen duels Lamar Jackson in Orchard Park. Both teams have Super Bowl aspirations, and early-season bragging rights could spark playoff momentum. With Allen’s arm strength and Jackson’s dynamic playmaking, fans can expect a high-octane, prime-time battle under the national spotlight.

HAPPY HOME OPENER #BILLSMAFIA ‼️@FDSportsbook | #GoBills pic.twitter.com/VE5Nk64n7W
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 7, 2025

New York Giants at Washington Commanders

The Giants enter 2025 in transition, with Russell Wilson taking over at quarterback and hopes that a strong defense led by Dexter Lawrence can keep them competitive. Across the field, Washington is energized by second-year QB Jayden Daniels, coming off a breakout 2024 that carried the Commanders to the NFC title game.

It all starts now@BIG100Radio | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/yQRGJOZknf
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 7, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

Joe Burrow, last year’s leader in yards and touchdowns, looks to spark Cincinnati past its usual slow starts. Cleveland counters with Joe Flacco’s veteran presence and Myles Garrett’s disruptive defense, a matchup Burrow knows all too well. The Battle of Ohio promises urgency, grit, and early divisional stakes.

OHIO ON THE LINE.@MillerLite | #CINvsCLE 1pm on FOX pic.twitter.com/1Y2jMT4DH9
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 7, 2025

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I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.