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The Philadelphia Eagles (4-0) try to retain the distinction of being the last unbeaten team in the NFC when they host the Denver Broncos (2-2) (CBS/Paramount+, Oct. 5 @ 1:00 PM ET). Bo Nix threw for 326 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as Denver crushed Cincinnati 28-3 to close out Week 4. Chargers have won five of the past six meetings with Washington (Fox, Oct. 5 @ 4:25 PM ET), including a 20-16 victory on Sept. 12, 2021, as Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards and a TD. The following is this week’s NFL regular season schedule, including dates, start times, TV networks and scheduled announcers. Thursday, October 2, 2025 San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams [Prime Video, 8:15p (ET)/5:15p (PT)] Also airing on KTVU (FOX/2) in San Francisco and KTTV (FOX/11) in Los Angeles Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung Longtime rivals in the 49ers and Rams vie for early-season supremacy in the NFC West. The 3-1 clubs are joined by Seattle atop the division. San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy aggravated his toe injury in a 26-21 loss to Jacksonville in Week 4. Sunday, October 5, 2025 Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns (Tottenham) [NFLN, 9:30a (ET)/2:30p (BST)] Also airing on KMSP (FOX/9) in Minneapolis and WEWS (ABC/5) in Cleveland Announcers: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Sara Walsh The Vikings (2-2) and Browns (1-3) meet in London. Minnesota is 4-0 in England, including a 33-16 win over Cleveland in 2017. Minnesota lost the NFL’s first regular-season outing in Ireland, 24-21 to Pittsburgh at Dublin’s Croke Park in Week 4. Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens [CBS, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt, Evan Washburn The Ravens and the Texans, both 1-3, seek a crucial victory in Week 5. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was one of a number of Baltimore starters bitten by the injury bug in a Week 4 loss to Kansas City. Houston got its first win, 26-0 over Tennessee. Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Eric Collins, Mark Schlereth, Jen Hale Miami (1-3) visits Carolina (1-3). The Dolphins got on the board with a 27-21 win over the Jets on Monday night in Week 4, but lost star wide receiver Tyreek Hill to a devastating knee injury. The Panthers are 1-0 at home, blanking the Falcons 30-0. Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Chris Myers, Mark Sanchez, Kristina Pink Indianapolis (3-1) aims to bounce back by hosting Las Vegas (1-3). Jonathan Taylor (IND) has rushed for 501 yards and five touchdowns across four career games against the Raiders. Taylor led the NFL with 414 rushing yards through four weeks in 2025. New York Giants at New Orleans Saints [CBS, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)] Announcers: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross The Giants, sans star wide receiver Malik Nabers, visit the Saints. Nabers sustained a season-ending knee injury in the Giants’ 21-18 victory over the Chargers in Week 4. New Orleans has lost eight straight since winning at New York 14-11 in 2024. Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Jason Benetti, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver The Cowboys make an additional trip to the Meadowlands to face their rivals’ co-tenants, the Jets. Dallas claimed its first win over New York in 16 years when it defeated the Jets 30-10 in 2023. CeeDee Lamb (DAL) hauled in 11 catches for 143 yards. Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles [CBS, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson Philadelphia has won three of the four previous meetings with Denver, including a 30-13 victory on Nov. 14, 2021, as DeVonta Smith two receiving TDs. Tennessee Titans at Arizona Cardinals [CBS, 4:05p (ET)/1:05p (MT)] Announcers: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala The Titans resume a run of three straight road games by facing the Cardinals. Tennessee hasn’t won a game in Arizona since 1997, or topped the Cardinals since 2009. Kyler Murray (ARI) threw four TD passes in a 38-13 win over Tennessee in 2021. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks [CBS, 4:05p (ET)/1:05p (PT)] Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins The Buccaneers visit the Seahawks. Tampa Bay is 2-0 on the road in 2025 after wins over Atlanta and Houston. Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to lead Tampa past Seattle 21-16 at Allianz Arena in Munich on Nov. 13, 2022, during the last meeting. Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals [FOX, 4:25p (ET)] Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams The Lions head to the Queen City to battle a Bengals squad still without star Joe Burrow. Detroit has lost seven straight against Cincinnati and defeated the Bengals just once since 1983. Burrow threw three TD passes in a 34-11 Cincy win in 2021. Washington Commanders at Los Angeles Chargers [FOX, 4:25p (ET)/1:25p (PT)] Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills [NBC, 8:20p (ET)] Announcers: NBC, Peacock: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark Universo, TeleXitos: Miguel Gurwitz, Rolando Cantú, Diego Arrioja The Bills complete a string of three straight at Highmark Stadium by playing the AFC East rival Patriots. The clubs have combined to win the last 16 division titles with Buffalo claiming the past five. The home team has won the last five engagements. Monday, October 6, 2025 Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars [ESPN/ABC, 8:15p (ET)] Announcers: ESPN, ABC: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge ESPN2: Peyton Manning, Eli Manning ESPN Deportes: Rebeca Landa, Sebastián Martinez-Christensen, MJ Acosta-Ruiz, John Sutcliffe The Chiefs (2-2) try for their ninth straight victory over the Jaguars (3-1). Kansas City is 9-3 on Monday Night Football since two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes took over as starting quarterback in 2018. Mahomes has accounted for nine TDs this year. BYES: Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, Pittsburgh Newsletter Sign-Up Website Ratings TV Tuesday Threads Instagram Facebook PIUpdate Marc Berman @ Forbes marcberman SonOfTheBronx Mastodon BlueSky Create similar page for free

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Two of three remaining unbeaten teams in the NFC clash as Tampa Bay hosts Philadelphia (Fox, Sep. 28 @ 1:00 PM ET). The Eagles erased a 19-point second-half deficit, punctuated by Jordan Davis’ TD off a blocked winning field-goal try, for a 33-26 win over the Rams in Week 3. Kansas City visits Baltimore (CBS/Paramount+, Sep. 28 @ 4:25 PM ET). The Chiefs earned their first win of the season by locking up the Giants 22-9 on Sunday Night Football. Baltimore boasts the NFL’s top offense through three weeks, but sits at 1-2 after a prime-time loss to Detroit. Micah Parsons returns to Texas as his Packers visit the Cowboys. (NBC/Peacock, Sep. 28 @ 8:20 PM ET). Parsons was sent to Green Bay on Aug. 28 after a lengthy contract dispute with Dallas owner Jerry Jones. CeeDee Lamb (DAL) sprained his ankle Sept. 21 and will miss three-to-four weeks. The following is this week’s NFL regular season schedule, including dates, start times, TV networks and scheduled announcers. Thursday, September 25, 2025 Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals [Prime Video, 8:15p (ET)/5:15p (MT)] Also airing on KCPQ (FOX/13) in Seattle and KSAZ (FOX/10) in Phoenix Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung The Cardinals (2-1) host the Seahawks (2-1). James Conner (ARI) will miss the rest of the season after suffering a right foot injury in a 16-15 loss to San Francisco in Week 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) is second in the NFL with 323 receiving yard Sunday, September 28, 2025 Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers (Dublin) [NFLN, 9:30a (ET)/2:30p (IST)] Also airing on KMSP (FOX/9) in Minneapolis and WTAE (ABC/4) in Pittsburgh. Announcers: Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver, Jamie Erdahl The Vikings and Steelers cross the Atlantic to contest a game at Croke Park in Dublin. The Rooney family that owns the Pittsburgh franchise is well-known for their Irish roots, with the clan having emigrated from Newry, County Down in the 1840s Washington Commanders at Atlanta Falcons [CBS, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Ian Eagle, JJ Watt, Evan Washburn The Commanders (2-1) try to defeat the Falcons (1-2) for a fifth straight season. Washington comes off a 41-24 victory over Las Vegas behind backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. Second-year starter Jayden Daniels missed the game due to a knee injury. New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills [CBS, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross Josh Allen and the undefeated Bills roll into this Week 4 matchup with the winless Saints. James Cook totaled 118 yards from scrimmage and scored his fourth TD of the year as Buffalo dumped Miami 31-21 in the Thursday night feature in Week 3. Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi The Browns visit the Lions. Cleveland trailed Green Bay 10-0 entering the fourth quarter in Week 3, but a late interception set up a Quinshon Judkins TD and put the Browns in position to kick a buzzer-beating field goal for their first win of 2025. Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans [CBS, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)] Announcers: Beth Mowins, Ross Tucker, Amanda Balionis The Texans host rookie quarterback Cam Ward and the Titans in a tussle between 0-3 AFC South sides. The Texans have been outscored by a combined 13 points in games against the Rams, Buccaneers and Jaguars. Ward has completed 54.5% of his passes. Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Jen Hale The Panthers visit the Patriots. The all-time series is tied 4-4, including the Patriots outlasting the Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl 38 on Adam Vinatieri’s 41-yard field goal in the dying seconds. Carolina blanked Atlanta 30-0 in Week 3. Los Angeles Chargers at New York Giants [CBS, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins From MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Los Angeles (3-0) stayed undefeated with a 23-20 win over Denver behind a field goal from Cameron Dicker; New York (0-3) comes off a 22-9 loss to Kansas City. Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi Tampa Bay (3-0) won six of its last seven vs. Philadelphia (3-0) after a 33-16 win last season behind 347 passing yards and three total TDs from Baker Mayfield. Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams [FOX, 4:05p (ET)/1:05p (PT)] Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams The Colts (3-0) try to resume their best start in 16 years as they visit the Rams (2-1). Indianapolis opened 2009 with 14 straight wins. Los Angeles had a potential game-winning field goal blocked by Philadelphia on the final play in Week 3. Jacksonville Jaguars at San Francisco 49ers [FOX, 4:05p (ET)/1:05p (PT)] Announcers: Adam Amin, Mark Sanchez, Kristina Pink The Jaguars (2-1) visit the 49ers (3-0). Former Jacksonville quarterback Mac Jones led San Francisco past Arizona during his second game filling in for Brock Purdy in Week 3. Nick Bosa (SF) will miss the rest of 2025 after tearing his right ACL. Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs [CBS, 4:25p (ET)/3:25p (CT)] Announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson Kansas City (1-2) won six of its last seven meetings with Baltimore (1-2) after a 27-20 win last season behind a rushing and receiving TD from Xavier Worthy. Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raiders [CBS, 4:25p (ET)/1:25p (PT)] Announcers: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala The Raiders (1-2) host the Bears (1-2). Ben Johnson earned his first win with the Bears and Caleb Williams matched a career high with four touchdown passes as Chicago beat Dallas 31-14 in Week 3. Tre Tucker (LV) has four receiving TDs in 2025 Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys [NBC, 8:20p (ET)/7:20p (CT)] Announcers NBC, Peacock: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark Universo, TeleXitos: Miguel Gurwitz, Rolando Cantú, Diego Arrioja Green Bay (2-1) had its undefeated start ended by Cleveland, 13-10, but won the last five meetings; Dallas (1-2) comes off a 31-14 loss to Chicago. Monday, September 29, 2025 New York Jets at Miami Dolphins [ESPN, 7:15p (ET)] Also airing on WWOR (My/9) in New York and WFOR (CBS/4) in Miami. Announcers ESPN: Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, Katie George, Peter Schrager ESPN Deportes: Eduardo Varela, Pablo Viruega, Katia Castorena, John Sutcliffe Cincinnati (2-1) and Denver (1-2) try to move past tough losses in this Week 4 finale. Courtland Sutton made six catches for 118 yards and a TD, but the Broncos fell to the Chargers on a buzzer-beating field goal. Cincinnati fell 48-10 to Minnesota. Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos [ABC, 8:15p (ET)/6:15p (MT)] Announcers ABC, ESPN: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge ESPN3 (SAP): Rebeca Landa, Sebastián Martinez-Christensen, MJ Acosta-Ruiz The Dolphins (0-3) host the Jets (0-3). Miami gave Buffalo all it could handle in a 31-21 loss in Week 3. New York took a late lead against Tampa Bay on a blocked field-goal return for the touchdown, but fell 29-27 on a walk-off 36-yard kick. Newsletter Sign-Up Website Ratings TV Tuesday Threads Instagram Facebook PIUpdate Marc Berman @ Forbes marcberman SonOfTheBronx Mastodon BlueSky Create similar page for free