The NFL unveiled its Week 1 schedule on Thursday night, setting the stage for a thrilling start to the 2024 regular season. Among the marquee matchups is the Las Vegas Raiders hosting the Miami Dolphins at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 13, live on Fox.
Fernando Mendoza will need to outperform Kirk Cousins to earn the starting quarterback role for the Raiders. Meanwhile, Miami welcomes Malik Willis, who is expected to make his first appearance for the Dolphins. Both teams will also see new head coaches in action, as Las Vegas hired Klint Kubiak in February and Miami hired Jeff Hafley in January.
Key Sunday Afternoon Games
- Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (CBS) – A divisional clash to watch in the late afternoon window.
- Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles (Fox) – NFC East rivals renew their rivalry in the same time slot.
- Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers (CBS) – Arizona could feature Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, or rookie Carson Beck at quarterback.
Early Afternoon Kickoffs
- Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans (CBS)
- Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars (CBS)
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens (Fox)
- New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions (Fox)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals (Fox) – Dexter Lawrence’s first game as a Bengal.
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons (Fox) – The start of Mike McCarthy’s era, with or without Aaron Rodgers.
- New York Jets at Tennessee Titans (CBS)
- Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers (Fox)
Full Week 1 Schedule Breakdown
The Week 1 slate begins on Wednesday, September 9, with a Super Bowl rematch: the New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks on NBC. Thursday features the NFL’s first game in Melbourne, Australia, as the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in a Netflix-exclusive matchup. Sunday night concludes the opening weekend with the Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
All remaining games were announced ahead of Thursday’s full schedule reveal, including the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs on ESPN’s Monday Night Football in Kansas City.
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