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Who plays on Sunday Night Football tonight? Week 1 Sunday Night Football TV Channel, Kick-Off Time, Predictions and Betting Odds

Sunday Night Football kicks off with top Super Bowl contenders Ravens and Bills!

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Sunday Night Football (SNF) is back for a brand new season. Now that most of the week 1 games are out of the way, it’s time for yet another prime time telecast of the NFL. Sunday Night Football brings its own fair share of excitement with teams playing under the lights in front of a national audience.

Who’s playing on Sunday Night Football?

The first SNF game of the season will see the Baltimore Ravens travelling to western New York to take on the Buffalo Bills in one of the games of the week. It’s a clash between two powerhouses in the AFC and a duel for the ages with 2-time MVP Lamar Jackson leading his side against the reigning MVP, Josh Allen.

Both sides met in the divisional round of the playoffs last season, where the Bills got the better of the Ravens. However, both Baltimore and Buffalo know the importance of this game with postseason ramifications worth fighting for, even at the start of the season.

The #Bills and #Ravens are co-favorites to win Super Bowl LX heading into Week 1 🦬🐦‍⬛

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— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 3, 2025

Ravens vs Bills Head-to-Head Record

The Ravens and the Bills have played each other 13 times in all, as per the records on Statmuse. Baltimore holds a slight 7-6 lead in the head-to-head between the two teams.

The last time these two faced off in the regular season was on September 29, 2024. The Bills were completely outplayed in the game on their way to a 35-10 drubbing. Running back Dereck Henry had a performance for the ages with 199 rushing yards and a touchdown from 24 carries.

However, Buffalo would avenge the loss in the postseason as they defeated Baltimore on January 19, 2025, by a score of 27-25 to advance to the AFC Conference Championship round.

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 4, 2025

What time does Sunday Night Football start tonight?

The week 1 Sunday Night Football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills is set to get underway at 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. CT). The game will take place at Orchard Park, New York.

Having defeated the Ravens in their previous meeting, the Bills will be high on confidence, especially with the Bills Mafia egging them on. That is not to say that Baltimore should be taken lightly, though.

What channel is Sunday Night Football on tonight?

The Sunday Night Football package and broadcast rights belong to NBC; therefore, fans can watch the game live on NBC and Peacock at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Streaming options are also available through the NBC Sports app and the NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTubeTV for live out-of-market games. As for international viewers, they can tune in via NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

Ready for Sunday. 🤩@JoshAllenQB | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/SHSapoma9N
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 4, 2025

Week 1 Sunday Night Football Predictions and Betting Odds

The Baltimore Ravens head into this game as the slight favorites according to the odds on FanDuel. This game is expected to be a tight one with both teams having strong rosters. If Josh Allen can continue his superb form from last season, Buffalo will like their chances. James Cook’s contributions in the back field will be crucial.

As for Baltimore, running the ball is a major strength with Derrick Henry manning the backfield and Lamar Jackson’s dual threat capabilities. Baltimore is also a strong defensive unit, especially in the secondary, which could cause problems for the Bills’ air game.

Prediction: Ravens win a thriller.

	Moneyline	Spread	Total Points
Baltimore Ravens	-116	-1.5 (-105)	Over 50.5 (-115)
Buffalo Bills	-102	+1.5 (-115)	Under 50.5 (-105)

All of the above odds are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!

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