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NFL games today: Week 18 NFL schedule, how to watch the NFL

The 2024 NFL schedule is in full swing. Check below for NFL games today and the television information for each game.

NFL games today: January 5

There are 14 NFL games today. Sunday’s NFL schedule kicks off at 1:00 PM ET with an early afternoon slate including matchups between the Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers, the Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The late afternoon NFL schedule this week kicks off at 4:25 PM ET with games between the Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos, the Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams, the Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets and the Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders.

The Week 18 NFL schedule wraps up with the Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings vs Lions game kicks off at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

Week 18

Sunday, January 5

GameTime (ET)TV Info
Panthers @ Falcons1:00 PMCBS
Commanders @ Cowboys1:00 PMFOX
Bears @ Packers1:00 PMFOX
Texans @ Titans1:00 PMCBS
Jaguars @ Colts1:00 PMFOX
Bills @ Patriots1:00 PMCBS
Giants @ Eagles1:00 PMCBS
Saints @ Buccaneers1:00 PMFOX
Chiefs @ Broncos4:25 PMCBS
Chargers @ Raiders4:25 PMCBS
Seahawks @ Rams4:25 PMFOX
Dolphins @ Jets4:25 PMFOX
49ers @ Cardinals4:25 PMFOX
Vikings @ Lions8:20 PMNBC/Peacock

NFL schedule – Team schedules 2024

2024 NFL schedule

When did the NFL schedule come out?

The 2024 NFL schedule was released on May 15.

What channel is NFL games on?

NFL games are on Fox, CBS Sports, NBC, Amazon, ESPN, Netflix and ABC.

How many NFL games today will be on Peacock this year?

It starts with the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers on September 6 from Brazil.

How many weeks are there in the 2024 NFL schedule

There are 18 weeks on the 2024 NFL schedule, with each team playing 17 games and receiving one bye week.

When does the 2024 NFL season start?

The 2024 regular season NFL schedule will kick off on September 5 with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Blatimore Ravens.

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When do NFL training camps start?

The first day of OTAs, or offseason training activities, begins on May 22. June 6 is the start of mandatory minicamps. The majority of training camps this summer begin on July 27. Stay tuned for Sportsnaut’s training camp coverage, covering the bases for all 32 teams this summer.

How many weeks are in a regular NFL season?

The NFL has been playing 18 weeks since the regular season expanded from 16 games to 17 games in 2021. With each team getting a week off, or a ‘bye week’, all 32 franchises have an 18-week schedule, not counting the playoffs.

NFL International Games 2024

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Here is the full NFL International series schedule for the 2024 season.

DateGameLocationCountry
Sep. 6Packers @ EaglesCorinthians ArenaBrazil
Oct.6Jets @ VikingsTottenham Hotspur StadiumUnited Kingdom
Oct.13Jaguars @ Bears Tottenham Hotspur StadiumUnited Kingdom
Oct. 20Patriots @ JaguarsWembley StadiumUnited Kingdom
Nov. 10Giants @ PanthersAllianz Arena Germany

Just like in 2023, there will be a total of five matchups on the NFL games today scheduled outside of the United States in 2024. Three of them will occur in London with one in Germany and one in Brazil.

How can I watch the NFL playoffs?

Spectators looking to watch the NFL playoffs have a few options. They can watch from the channel directly on their TV or use various streaming options, including NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube TV. This means any live streaming service that carries typical channels like CBS, FOX, ESPN/ABC, and NBC will still work in the postseason too.

How can I watch all the NFL games?

The best way to watch all NFL games this season is by signing up for YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket program. Viewers will have access to all non-local broadcasts that aren’t exclusively carried elsewhere.

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