SouthernWorldwide.com – NFL fans are in for a treat this fall, as FOX is set to broadcast not only every Sunday game but also major matchups on two significant holidays.
The network unveiled the majority of its 2026 NFL regular season schedule on Thursday, featuring 92 games from Week 1 through Week 17. This lineup includes a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s NFC Championship Game on Christmas Day, with the Los Angeles Rams facing the Seattle Seahawks on FOX. Additionally, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys will clash in a pivotal holiday game on Thanksgiving Day.
Several other marquee matchups are slated for FOX in 2026. The classic rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers will be featured, as will a game where the San Francisco 49ers aim to avenge a playoff defeat against the Seahawks. An intriguing Los Angeles showdown between the Rams and Chargers will also be broadcast on FOX.
FOX will also air an as-yet-undetermined number of games in Week 18, with the specific dates and times for all 16 matchups to be announced later.
Here’s a look at FOX’s full game slate as released on May 14:
Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers (1 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals (1 p.m. ET)
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top storylines: The NFL season kicks off with a matchup of newly hired head coaches, featuring the Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski and the Steelers’ Mike McCarthy. The Bears and Panthers will aim to build on their playoff appearances from 2025, while the Saints and Lions will strive to return to the postseason. Division rivals Commanders and Eagles will meet in a rematch of the 2025 NFC Championship Game. There’s also the possibility of Fernando Mendoza making his NFL debut with the Raiders.
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears (1 p.m. ET)
Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET)
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets (1 p.m. ET)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (1 p.m. ET)
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: Kyler Murray could be under center for the Vikings in a significant game at Chicago. NFC East rivals, the Commanders and the Cowboys, will be looking to rebound after falling short in 2025. The question remains whether new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur can challenge the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills (1 p.m. ET)
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET)
New York Jets at Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET)
Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns (1 p.m. ET)
Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:05 p.m. ET)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Bills’ Josh Allen will face off in a battle of quarterbacks aiming to overcome playoff disappointments. Jets’ coach Aaron Glenn will make a return to Detroit, where he previously served as the defensive coordinator from 2021 to 2024.
Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET)
Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m. ET)
Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET)
New York Jets at Chicago Bears (1 p.m. ET)
Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The week begins with a contest between the two NFL teams located in Texas. The Rams and Eagles will meet in a matchup of top NFC contenders. A key question is whether Malik Willis (Dolphins) or Kyler Murray (Vikings) will bring more value to their new teams.
New York Giants at Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints (1 p.m. ET)
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers (4:25 p.m. ET)
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET)
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: FOX will broadcast three division rivalries in Week 5. The Giants and Commanders will be looking to emerge as darkhorses in the NFC East. The Bears and Packers, who met three times in 2025 including an intense playoff game, could be offering a preview of future postseason matchups. The Seahawks and 49ers also faced off in the NFC playoffs, and the 49ers will be seeking to avenge a significant defeat from last year’s divisional round.
Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons (1 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Saints at New York Giants (1 p.m. ET)
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (1 p.m. ET)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (1 p.m. ET)
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: Week 6 will feature another series of in-division rivalries, with the Ravens playing the Browns, the Titans traveling to Indianapolis, and the Rams hosting the Cardinals. The Rams’ defense might pose a challenge for the Cardinals, especially considering coach Mike LaFleur’s previous role as Los Angeles’ offensive coordinator. The Falcons will also be aiming for a statement win against the Bears.
San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons (1 p.m. ET)
New York Giants at Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (4:25 p.m. ET)
Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers will face a stern test against Texans’ defensive backs Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will have an opportunity to play against his former team, the Panthers. The Packers and Lions will renew their heated NFC North rivalry on “America’s Game of the Week” after splitting their series last season.
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (1 p.m. ET)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET)
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets (1 p.m. ET)
Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The Vikings and Lions will be looking to rebound from disappointing seasons in the NFC North. The Falcons and Buccaneers will be vying for supremacy in the NFC South. The matchup between the Chargers and Rams at SoFi Stadium could potentially be a preview of Super Bowl LXI, which is also scheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts (1 p.m. ET)
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m. ET)
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET)
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. ET)
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots (4:25 p.m. ET)
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Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: Tom Brady is set to return to Gillette Stadium in Week 9, not as a player, but as part of the broadcast for the Packers-Patriots game on “America’s Game of the Week.” This game might also serve as a Super Bowl preview. Additionally, the Giants will aim to challenge the Eagles for the NFC East division title.
New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions (9:30 a.m. ET in Munich, Germany)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (1 p.m. ET)
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns (1 p.m. ET)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (1 p.m. ET)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET)
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: Drake Maye and the Patriots, along with Jared Goff and the Lions, will travel to Germany for FOX’s inaugural international broadcast of the 2026 season. The second slate of games includes three division rivalries, with the Vikings and Packers headlining that group. Finally, two historic NFC teams will face off on “America’s Game of the Week” when the 49ers visit Dallas.
Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys (1 p.m. ET)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (1 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears (1 p.m. ET)
Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: Cam Ward will be looking to build on his performance in his second NFL season. The Dolphins and Bills will meet in an AFC East rivalry game. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens will aim to return to the playoffs in 2026 after missing them in 2025, as they take on the reigning NFC South champions.
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m. ET)
New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts (1 p.m. ET)
Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns (1 p.m. ET)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET)
Washington Commanders at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The Seahawks and 49ers will meet for their second and final matchup of the 2026 season, a game that is likely to have significant implications for the NFC West race.
San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants (1 p.m. ET)
Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints (1 p.m. ET)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Chicago Bears (1 p.m. ET)
Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET)
Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The winners of the AFC South and NFC North divisions in 2025 will face off when the Jaguars travel to Chicago. Newly acquired Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will play against his former team, the Dolphins, as Denver hosts Miami.
Indianapolis Colts at Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m. ET)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore Ravens (1 p.m. ET)
Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET)
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals (4:25 p.m. ET)
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET)
New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The Chiefs and Bengals will clash in a rematch of the 2021 and 2022 AFC Championship Games, pitting two of the league’s top quarterbacks against each other. Both Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes are aiming to lead their teams back to the postseason in 2026, having missed the playoffs in 2025. This is not the only notable rivalry scheduled for FOX in Week 14, as the Rams and 49ers will also go head-to-head that Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles (5 p.m. ET on Saturday)
Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET)
Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers (1 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET)
Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The Seahawks and Eagles will meet in a Saturday special featuring two NFC contenders. This game also pits the last two Super Bowl champions against each other. The Saints and Buccaneers could also be in contention for the top spot in the NFC South during the same weekend.
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET on Friday)
Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. ET)
Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints (1 p.m. ET)
Tennessee Titans at Las Vegas Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The Rams and Seahawks will face off in an NFC Championship Game rematch on Christmas Day that could significantly influence the NFC West standings. Newly appointed offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will return to Miami, where he previously served as head coach for four seasons. The game also features a battle between the Titans and Raiders, the two teams that most recently held the No. 1 overall pick.
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (1 p.m. ET)
Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (1 p.m. ET)
Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns (1 p.m. ET)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (4:25 p.m. ET)
Top Storylines: The Giants and Cowboys will renew their historic NFC East rivalry. The Lions and Bears will compete in a battle between the last two NFC North division winners, with Chicago head coach Ben Johnson looking to defeat his former team on “America’s Game of the Week.”
