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Struggling Blue Jays look to salvage series vs. Rays
Jul 18, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays will go for a four-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday afternoon that also would give them a split on their eight-game road trip.
The Rays, who opened the trip with four losses to the surging Boston Red Sox, won their third in a row against the Blue Jays with a 4-2 decision on Wednesday.
The game turned on three unearned runs in the sixth inning started by center fielder Daulton Varsho’s error on a flyball by Yandy Diaz that bounced off the heel of his glove.
The Rays are 8-1 this season against the Blue Jays, who fell 10 games below .500. Toronto sits last in the American Leagie East, 13 1/2 games behind the first-place Rays and 6 1/2 games out of a wild-card spot.
The Blue Jays have made six errors in the series, but their lack of hitting continues to be a problem and falls far short of making up for the sloppy play in the field. The Blue Jays have scored 10 runs in going 1-5 in the first six contests of their seven-game homestand.
“We talk about it every day,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “We talk about it a lot. We talked about it today, at length, with the guys. It’s tough. It’s tough because we’re better and they’re better than what’s going on right now on the field.”
Left-hander Ian Seymour (6-2, 4.79 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Rays. He is 2-1 with a 5.02 ERA in six career appearances (two starts) against Toronto He has four relief appearances versus the Blue Jays this season with a 4.50 ERA.
Toronto will turn to right-hander Shane Bieber (1-1, 5.70), who is 3-2 with a 3.27 ERA in seven career starts against the Rays.
Victor Mesa Jr. had two RBI singles for the Rays on Wednesday and the speedy Chandler Simpson was again prominent going 1-for-2 with a single, a walk, a sacrifice fly and two stolen bases.
Simpson was 4-for-5 with an RBI on Tuesday in Tampa Bay’s 12-2 win.
“When Chandler’s going, the havoc he’s creating — he got two hits (Tuesday) night, traditional hits, and then two hits with a routine ground ball to short and a tweener — not many guys in baseball can get hits like that, but he can,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “We’ve watched it all season long. He creates, like, a panic on defensive players, and really good ones. … Chandler hits it on the ground, and everybody’s having to move a lot faster than what they usually do.”
Players like Simpson provide some needed support to the lineup of Diaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero.
“It’s very key,” Simpson said. “The big three, as you’d call it, they’re amazing and they’ve been superheroes the whole time. So if 5-9 can just help out a little bit and get them up to the plate as much as possible, it would be good for us.”
“I think that’s the biggest key of all,” Cash said. “Good offenses, they’re able to turn the lineup over.”
The Blue Jays recalled outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo and put Jonatan Clase on the injured list with left plantar fasciitis. Pinango started in left field Wednesday and was 1-for-2 before being replaced for a pinch hitter.
They also recalled right-hander CJ Van Eyk from Buffalo and optioned Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A.
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Ian Rapoport — who used to form a gruesome twosome with Tom Pelissero — thinks that the Minnesota Vikings are working through a genuine passer battle.
In a short clip on social media, Rapoport offers his 2 cents on how things are going to unfold in the Twin Cities. “For the Minnesota Vikings,” the NFL insider says, “no doubt one of the biggest storylines of all of training camp. They have their quarterback battle, as well. Is it Kyler Murray? Is it J.J. McCarthy?” Rapoport indicates that the two-person battle will last through August and that there will be “wide-ranging ramifications for the organization.”
A touch general, perhaps, but Ian Rapoport is stepping into what can be a heated debate.
Ian Rapoport on Minnesota’s QB1 Competition
Depending on who gets asked, the Minnesota Vikings are either moving through a farce or a competition. Just how wide the chasm is between Murray’s and McCarthy’s abilities (or lack thereof) largely influences the stance the onlooker takes.
Murray, no doubt, is a sensational talent. Few, if any, are so elusive. Even better, the man has an excellent arm, which is easy to overlook since he’s a smaller lad. Murray can zip the ball and put the pigskin into his receiver’s hands. Kevin O’Connell is desperate for a quarterback who is accurate; Murray fits that basic criteria.
Meanwhile, McCarthy is coming off a disappointing season. His playing time has taken a major hit due to injury. Combined, the knee, ankle, concussion, and wrist issues have robbed him of 24 games across a pair of seasons.
On the field, McCarthy has left something to be desired with his play. His completion percentage — an eyesore at 57.6% — points toward an inaccurate passer. So, too, does a 11/12 TD-to-INT ratio point toward somebody who simply doesn’t have it.
But then there’s a critical reality: the kid is talented, works hard, and is only 23. Roughly two years ago, the Vikings opted to pick him at No. 10 overall, the highest a passer has ever gone in franchise history. Does it really make sense to quit on the kid after a pair of injury-filled seasons? Wouldn’t that be an instance of O’Connell’s franchise failing a passer?
A key reality to remember: humans are dynamic beings rather than static beings. McCarthy will grow and improve. What’s yet to be determined is by how much.
Consider, for instance, a scenario where Kyler Murray came to town as a quarterback who was ten steps ahead of J.J. McCarthy. Murray has since been taking steps forward as he gets coached up and learns the scheme. What happens, though, if McCarthy takes two or three steps for every step that Murray takes?
Doing so would mean that the race could get pretty close to the end of August. Again, that basic reality: the passers aren’t static. Whatever discrepancy existed in March of 2026 isn’t guaranteed to exist in August or September of 2026. Kick out the timeline even further — 2027, 2028, and so on — and the truth becomes even more pronounced.
Ian Rapoport thinks that the competition is going to be given a long life. Essentially, all of August since Rapoport points toward the battle taking place through the preseason. There then appears to be a suggestion that the battle could bleed into September. Quite possibly, the well-connected insider is exactly right.
To my eye, though, Rapoport is overshooting a touch.
Expect a QB1 decision to get figured out by August 31st. If so, then the starting quarterback will get a two-week runway to prepare for the Sunday, September 13th battle against the Green Bay Packers. The Week 1 game won’t be hindered by the pair of passers going toe-to-toe for the upcoming month. In fact, needing to directly compete for several weeks could be crucial toward each developing into the best version of themselves.
The Minnesota Vikings welcome rookies to town on Sunday, July 26th. Veterans arrive on Tuesday, July 28th. All eyes will be on Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.
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Davis Schneider has been recalled from triple-A Buffalo, the Blue Jays announced before Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The infielder/outfielder was slashing just .153/.282/.296 with three home runs in 49 games for the Blue Jays before he was sent to Buffalo on June 30.
Schneider replaces Sean Keys, who has been sent back to the Bisons. Keys slashed .167/.189/.278 with one homer in 12 games for Toronto.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays also recalled left-hander Adam Macko from Buffalo and placed lefty Patrick Corbin (left teres major strain) on the 15-day injured list.
The Blue Jays play their series finale against the Rays at 3:07 p.m. ET / 12:07 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
Phil Foden has committed his long-term future to Manchester City after signing a new contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until June 2030. The deal also includes an option for a further year.
The England international, who joined City’s academy as a child, has become one of the club’s greatest homegrown success stories since making his senior debut in 2017.
Reacting to his new contract, Foden expressed his pride at continuing his journey with the club.
“Committing my future to City means everything to me. Playing for this club is all I’ve ever wanted to do and it’s always an honour to wear the shirt.”
The 26-year-old has made 418 appearances for Manchester City, scoring 114 goals and providing 78 assists. During that time, he has helped the club win six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, three FA Cups, five League Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and two Community Shields.
Despite his success, Foden says his focus remains on adding more trophies.
“It’s not lost on me that I’ve been lucky enough to be part of a historic period with so many titles won, but we’re always looking to the future and trying to win more.”
Foden also thanked everyone at Manchester City for their continued support throughout his career.
“I can only thank the club, staff, teammates and fans who continue to put their faith in me and trust that I give everything I can for City and I hope I’ll be able to repay you for years to come.”
The new contract ensures Manchester City retain one of the Premier League’s standout talents as the club prepares for another campaign under head coach Enzo Maresca, with Foden expected to remain a central figure in City’s ambitions.
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Cronulla will look to continue its outstanding form when it visits a Manly side reeling from another injury setback to Tom Trbojevic. The Sharks have become one of the NRL’s most complete teams, using their powerful forward pack to dominate the middle before striking through their dangerous playmakers.
Manly struggled to contain direct running through the middle last week, an area Cronulla is well equipped to exploit with Blayke Brailey controlling the ruck and Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall capitalising on quick play-the-balls. The Sea Eagles face a difficult task without their superstar fullback, while the Sharks continue to build confidence with each performance. If Cronulla controls possession and wins the battle through the middle, it should create plenty of opportunities for its potent attacking weapons.
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Sea Eagles team: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Josh Feledy 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tolutau Koula 6. Joey Walsh 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Simione Laiafi 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Nicholas Lenaz 15. Nathan Brown 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Ethan Bullemor 18. Fletcher Baker 19. Blake Wilson 20. Onitoni Large 21. Aaron Schoupp 22. Zaidas Muagututia
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jesse Colquhoun 15. Billy Burns 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Oregon Kaufusi 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Mawene Hiroti 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Niwhai Puru
What is WAFCON?
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is the continental tournament to find the best women’s international team in Africa. It has existed in some form since 1991 but the current competition’s history really starts in 1998, since when it has generally been held every two years.
Holders Nigeria have won a record 10 titles with only Equatorial Guinea (2012 as hosts) and South Africa (2022) having broken their domination of the tournament.
Originally planned as a 12-team tournament, the African football federation (CAF) added four more teams after qualification. Those four sides had all lost out in the second phase of qualifying but were then reinstated despite CAF earlier denying such changes were afoot. It was a sign of things to come.
Where and when is WAFCON 2026 being played?
For a third successive tournament, WAFCON is to be hosted by Morocco. Specifically, games are to be played in Rabat and Casablanca with a a third city, Fez, dropped from the initial lineup when the fixtures were announced.
Since pulling out of hosting the men’s AFCON in 2015, Morocco has become the favored African destination for both CAF and global football’s governors FIFA. The North African country, which also hosted the men’s AFCON last year, is to cohost the 2030 men’s World Cup and has been chosen, or been the sole bidder, for a number of continental and international youth tournaments.
The tournament opener, between Algeria and Senegal, is on July 26, with Morocco opening against Kenya later that day. The final is scheduled for August 16 in Rabat.
Why is WAFCON being played straight after the men’s World Cup?
It wasn’t supposed to be. After weeks of rumor, denial and a South African offer to step in as hosts, CAF announced just 12 days before the tournament was due to start in March that it would be postponed. CAF, rather vaguely, cited “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason for the delay.
“It is a combination of factors, and it is not a decision taken lightly,” Luxolo September, CAF’s head of communications, told DW at the time.
“There is a question of the host nation, Morocco, requesting a postponement for a number of reasons. There has been a lot of interaction between Morocco, FIFA and CAF regarding the date. This is not a nice position for us. We have taken no joy from this. We would have loved to play in this window. It is a window we had requested.”
Many teams, fans and players were frustrated by the short notice, with preparations made and money shelled out far in advance. It was not the first time though. Two years earlier, the tournament had been postponed by a year because the tournament clashed with the Olympics in Paris — a key date in the women’s football calendar.
As well as coming hot on the heels of the men’s World Cup, WAFCON 26 will now finish as the season starts in many countries. Germany’s women’s season for example, kicks off with the first round of the DFB Cup on same weekend as the WAFCON final.
Who are the favorites at WAFCON 26?
Hosts Morocco will want to match their men’s side, who won their AFCON tournament in controversial circumstances earlier this year, their maiden title, having lost the previous two finals.
Perennial champions Nigeria will once again enter as favorites while the 2022 winners, South Africa, will also fancy their chances. Below that are a host of teams who could cause a few surprises, including Ivory Coast, Egypt and debutants Cape Verde, whose men’s side became one of the stories of the World Cup.
Who are the players to watch at WAFCON 26?
Apart from Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji,Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade may be the most highly regarded talent. Named player of the tournament in 2024, Ajibade is a leader for her team, as well as its sharpest attacking threat. At the other end of the pitch, Nigeria will rely on Chiamaka Nnadozie, regarded as the continent’s best goalkeeper.
Hosts Morocco will look to Ghizlaine Chebbak. The top scorer at the last two tournaments, 35-year-old Chebbak may not have too many better chances to win a first major international honor.
Elsewhere, Tabitha Chawinga, of French champions Lyon, will carry the hopes of debutants Malawi, the lowest FIFA-ranked side in the competition. Chawinga’s international career has been interrupted by her club commitments but she has an exceptional 25 goals in her 11 caps to date. Her sister, Temwa, is also in the Malawi squad and plays her club football for the Kansas City Current of the NWSL, the top league in the United States. There, she won the 2025 Golden Boot as top goal scorer with 15 goals in 23 games.
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A league table of football fans has been released as police call for more financial help in dealing with match day violence.
The Home Office announced on Thursday that incidents were reported at 1,644 matches in England and Wales during the 2025-26 season – the highest figure since the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) started collecting the data in 2017-18.
West Ham remained the club with the highest number of banning orders in force – increasing from 112 to 121. Manchester City were the club with the highest number of arrests (102), followed by Chelsea (76), Manchester United (67), Arsenal (66), Millwall (63).
Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police said the current model of funding – under which he said £70million of the cost falls on taxpayers – “doesn’t work” and “simply cannot continue”.
“We will continue to work with our partners including the Crown Prosecution Service, Premier League, EFL and FA to collectively make football a safe environment for the overwhelming majority of supporters who just want to enjoy the game,” Roberts said.
“However, a key part of this is looking at the funding provided to police forces by football clubs as the current model simply doesn’t work.
“Football-related crime doesn’t simply stop when fans exit the stadium, but under the current system multi-billion-pound football clubs do not have to pay a penny towards the policing outside their grounds.
“This means that taxpayers are left footing the £70m bill each season, which simply cannot continue.”
A Premier League spokesperson said: “The Premier League and its clubs work closely with police forces at a national and local level to ensure safe and welcoming environments for all fans.
“We are investing more than £90million a season in stewarding, security, crime prevention in communities and a series of technology-led pilots in partnership with a number of police forces and the UKFPU.
“This partnership approach will help the police to safely reduce the demand for policing around football matches, as the number of arrests continue to fall significantly over the last decade.”
The EFL has also been contacted for a response.
For the 2023-24 season, football clubs covered £14.87m of the total policing cost, with taxpayers picking up the £56.82m remainder, according to UKFPU figures.
The Home Office figures published on Thursday found there were 2,460 banning orders in force as of June 1, 2026, the highest since the end of the 2011-12 season.
There was also a 73 per cent rise in the number of online hate and abuse incidents in 2025-26 compared to the prior season – 405, up from 234.
Football-related arrests and police actions (1,963) were down by two per cent on the previous year, with 45 of those arrests made for unauthorised entry, which became a Schedule 1 offence under the Football Spectators Act 1989 on March 22 this year.
This is the second consecutive season where the number of arrests has fallen. There was a 59 per cent increase in the number of football-related arrests between the last season before the Covid-19 pandemic – 2018-19 – and the first full season after it – 2021-22.
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NFL schedule 2026: Full Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys and all 32 team schedules, bye weeks, how to watch, and more | NFL News
The NFL schedule 2026 begins with a Super Bowl LX rematch. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.One night later, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. That matchup begins a record nine-game international 2026 NFL schedule spread across seven countries and four continents.Below is the complete regular-season schedule for all 32 NFL teams. The tables include each opponent, date, bye week and confirmed international location. Week 18 dates and kickoff times remain undecided. The NFL will also assign dates and times to several designated Week 16 and Week 17 games later in the season.
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 preseason begins with the Carolina Panthers facing the Arizona Cardinals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. ET. The rest of the preseason runs from Aug. 13 through Aug. 29.The regular season opens Sept. 9 with the Patriots visiting the Seahawks. Week 1 also includes an international NFC West game, eight early Sunday matchups and a Monday night AFC West meeting between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.Each team will play 17 regular-season games across 18 weeks. The league placed bye weeks between Week 5 and Week 14.
What are the 2026 NFL international games?
The NFL scheduled nine international games in 2026, its largest international slate to date.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Location | Time |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams | Melbourne, Australia | 8:35 p.m. ET |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 4:25 p.m. ET |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders | London, England | 9:30 a.m. ET |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | London, England | 9:30 a.m. ET |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | London, England | 9:30 a.m. ET |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints | Paris, France | 9:30 a.m. ET |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons | Madrid, Spain | 9:30 a.m. ET |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions | Munich, Germany | 9:30 a.m. ET |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers | Mexico City, Mexico | 8:20 p.m. ET |
The Jaguars will play consecutive games in London. The 49ers will travel internationally twice, opening against the Rams in Melbourne before facing the Vikings in Mexico City.
2026 NFC East schedules
The NFC East schedule includes a Cowboys-Giants opener, an Eagles-Commanders Week 1 matchup and two Thanksgiving games involving Philadelphia and Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at New York Giants |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Houston Texans |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 7 | Oct. 26 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. San Francisco 49ers |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| 13 | Dec. 7 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 14 | Bye | No game |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Los Angeles Rams |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. New York Giants |
| 18 | TBD | at Washington Commanders |
New York Giants schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 2 | Sept. 21 | at Los Angeles Rams |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Washington Commanders |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Houston Texans |
| 8 | Bye | No game |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. San Francisco 49ers |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 16 | Dec. 28 | at Detroit Lions |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
Philadelphia Eagles schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 3 | Sept. 28 | at Chicago Bears |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 7 | Oct. 26 | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Washington Commanders |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. New York Giants |
| 10 | Bye | No game |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 18 | TBD | at New York Giants |
Washington Commanders schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Indianapolis Colts in London |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. New York Giants |
| 6 | Oct. 19 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 7 | Bye | No game |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | at New York Giants |
| 11 | Nov. 23 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
| 16 | TBD | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 17 | TBD | at Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
2026 NFC North schedules
The NFC North schedule includes a Christmas Day game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. The Detroit Lions will also host the Bears on Thanksgiving before playing the New York Giants on Monday night in Week 16.
Chicago Bears schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 3 | Sept. 28 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. New York Jets |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 8 | Nov. 2 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 10 | Bye | No game |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | at Detroit Lions |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Detroit Lions |
| 18 | TBD | at Minnesota Vikings |
Detroit Lions schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. New York Jets |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 6 | Bye | No game |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. New England Patriots in Munich |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | vs. Chicago Bears |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 16 | Dec. 28 | vs. New York Giants |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Chicago Bears |
| 18 | TBD | at Green Bay Packers |
Green Bay Packers schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at New York Jets |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Chicago Bears |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Detroit Lions |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at New England Patriots |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 11 | Bye | No game |
| 12 | Nov. 25 | at Los Angeles Rams |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at New Orleans Saints |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | at Chicago Bears |
| 17 | Jan. 4 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Detroit Lions |
Minnesota Vikings schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Chicago Bears |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at New Orleans Saints |
| 6 | Bye | No game |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Detroit Lions |
| 9 | Nov. 9 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | at New England Patriots |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Detroit Lions |
| 16 | TBD | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at New York Jets |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Chicago Bears |
2026 NFC South schedules
The NFC South will send three teams overseas. The Atlanta Falcons face the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, the New Orleans Saints meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris and the Carolina Panthers remain in the United States for all 17 games.
Atlanta Falcons schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 4 | Oct. 5 | at New Orleans Saints |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Chicago Bears |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. San Francisco 49ers |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 11 | Bye | No game |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Detroit Lions |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Washington Commanders |
| 16 | TBD | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 18 | TBD | at Carolina Panthers |
Carolina Panthers schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Chicago Bears |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Detroit Lions |
| 5 | Bye | No game |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at New Orleans Saints |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 12 | Nov. 30 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 16 | TBD | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
New Orleans Saints schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Detroit Lions |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 4 | Oct. 5 | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at New York Giants |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris |
| 8 | Bye | No game |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Chicago Bears |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Chicago Bears |
| 10 | Bye | No game |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Detroit Lions |
| 12 | Nov. 30 | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 16 | TBD | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 18 | TBD | at New Orleans Saints |
2026 NFC West schedules
The Seattle Seahawks open the season against the New England Patriots on Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers then meet in Melbourne one day later.
Arizona Cardinals schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at New York Giants |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Detroit Lions |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Los Angeles Rams |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| 14 | Bye | No game |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. New York Jets |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at New Orleans Saints |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 18 | TBD | vs. San Francisco 49ers |
Los Angeles Rams schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | vs. San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne |
| 2 | Sept. 21 | vs. New York Giants |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Denver Broncos |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 5 | Oct. 12 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Washington Commanders |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 11 | Bye | No game |
| 12 | Nov. 25 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 17 | TBD | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
San Francisco 49ers schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 6 | Oct. 19 | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 8 | Bye | No game |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Minnesota Vikings in Mexico City |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at New York Giants |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| 18 | TBD | at Arizona Cardinals |
Seattle Seahawks schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 9 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Washington Commanders |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. San Francisco 49ers |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | at Denver Broncos |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 8 | Nov. 2 | vs. Chicago Bears |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 11 | Bye | No game |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 13 | Dec. 7 | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. New York Giants |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 18 | TBD | at Los Angeles Rams |
2026 AFC East schedules
The AFC East schedule sends the Buffalo Bills to Minnesota for a Monday night game and places the New England Patriots in the season opener and the Munich game. Buffalo will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving.
Buffalo Bills schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Houston Texans |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | vs. Detroit Lions |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 5 | Oct. 12 | at Los Angeles Rams |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 7 | Bye | No game |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 9 | Nov. 9 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at New York Jets |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at New England Patriots |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | vs. Chicago Bears |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | at Denver Broncos |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 18 | TBD | vs. New York Jets |
Miami Dolphins schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 6 | Bye | No game |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at New York Jets |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Detroit Lions |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. New York Jets |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Denver Broncos |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Chicago Bears |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 18 | TBD | at New England Patriots |
New England Patriots schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 9 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. New York Jets |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | at Chicago Bears |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Detroit Lions in Munich |
| 11 | Bye | No game |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 15 | Dec. 21 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at New York Jets |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Miami Dolphins |
New York Jets schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Detroit Lions |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Chicago Bears |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at New England Patriots |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 13 | Bye | No game |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 18 | TBD | at Buffalo Bills |
2026 AFC North schedules
The AFC North schedule includes a Ravens-Cowboys international game in Rio de Janeiro, a Bengals-Falcons matchup in Madrid and a Steelers-Saints game in Paris. Baltimore and Cincinnati will also meet on New Year’s Eve.
Baltimore Ravens schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 10 | Nov. 16 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Houston Texans |
| 13 | Bye | No game |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
Cincinnati Bengals schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Houston Texans |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 6 | Bye | No game |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Atlanta Falcons in Madrid |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 11 | Nov. 23 | at Washington Commanders |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 16 | TBD | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Cleveland Browns |
Cleveland Browns schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at New York Jets |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at New Orleans Saints |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 11 | Bye | No game |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at New York Giants |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 18 | TBD | at Cincinnati Bengals |
Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Atlanta Falcons |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at New England Patriots |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. New Orleans Saints in Paris |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 9 | Bye | No game |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 14 | Dec. 14 | at Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 16 | TBD | vs. Carolina Panthers |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 18 | TBD | at Baltimore Ravens |
2026 AFC South schedules
The Jacksonville Jaguars will play two consecutive London games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans. The Indianapolis Colts will face the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium one week earlier.
Houston Texans schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. New York Giants |
| 8 | Bye | No game |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Washington Commanders |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 17 | Jan. 4 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Tennessee Titans |
Indianapolis Colts schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Washington Commanders in London |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | at Houston Texans |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. New York Giants |
| 13 | Bye | No game |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 16 | TBD | vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
Jacksonville Jaguars schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Denver Broncos |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles in London |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Houston Texans in London |
| 7 | Bye | No game |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Tennessee Titans |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at New York Giants |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Chicago Bears |
| 14 | Dec. 14 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Houston Texans |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 18 | TBD | at Indianapolis Colts |
Tennessee Titans schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. New York Jets |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at New York Giants |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 9 | Bye | No game |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Washington Commanders |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Detroit Lions |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 18 | TBD | at Houston Texans |
2026 AFC West schedules
The AFC West owns the final game of Week 1, with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Denver Broncos on Monday night. The division also has three Christmas Day participants, with Denver hosting Buffalo and Kansas City facing San Francisco.
Denver Broncos schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 14 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Carolina Panthers |
| 10 | Bye | No game |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at New York Jets |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 17 | TBD | at New England Patriots |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
Kansas City Chiefs schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 14 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 5 | Bye | No game |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Denver Broncos |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. New York Jets |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | at Los Angeles Rams |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 15 | Dec. 21 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | vs. San Francisco 49ers |
| 17 | TBD | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
Las Vegas Raiders schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Miami Dolphins |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at New Orleans Saints |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | at New England Patriots |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at New York Jets |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | at Denver Broncos |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 13 | Bye | No game |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 18 | TBD | at Kansas City Chiefs |
Los Angeles Chargers schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Denver Broncos |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 7 | Bye | No game |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Los Angeles Rams |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Houston Texans |
| 10 | Nov. 16 | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. New York Jets |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. New England Patriots |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | at Las Vegas Raiders |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | vs. San Francisco 49ers |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 18 | TBD | at Denver Broncos |
Which NFL teams have a bye in 2026?
No team has a bye during the opening four weeks. The Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs receive the first breaks in Week 5, while the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys have the latest byes in Week 14.
| Week | Teams on bye |
| 5 | Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs |
| 6 | Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings |
| 7 | Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders |
| 8 | Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers |
| 9 | Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans |
| 10 | Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 11 | Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks |
| 13 | Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets |
| 14 | Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys |
How to watch the 2026 NFL schedule
NFL games will air across broadcast television, cable networks, and streaming platforms throughout the 2026 season. The channel depends on the game window, while local availability can vary by market.
| Game window | Usual time (ET) | TV channel and live stream |
| NFL Kickoff Game | Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, and NFL+ |
| Thursday Night Football | Most Thursdays at 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video and NFL+ (Week 1 on Netflix) |
| Sunday afternoon games | 1 p.m., 4:05 p.m. or 4:25 p.m. | CBS or FOX; Paramount+ and the FOX Sports / FOX One App where available |
| Out-of-market Sunday games | Sunday afternoons | NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube or YouTube TV |
| Sunday Night Football | Most Sundays at 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, and NFL+ |
| Monday Night Football | Most Mondays at 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, select games on ABC, the ESPN app, and NFL+ |
| 2026 international games | Times vary by matchup | NFL Network, Netflix, CBS, Paramount+, NBC, and Peacock |
| Week 18 Saturday games | 1:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. | Netflix at 1:00 p.m.; ESPN and ABC at 4:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. |
NFL+ provides access to live local and prime-time games on supported devices. Fans outside the United States can stream the season through NFL Game Pass International on DAZN, although local broadcast rights vary by country.The league can move selected games through flexible scheduling. Dates, kickoff times, and networks for Week 18 will be confirmed after Week 17.
The Baltimore Ravens enter training camp with one of the more interesting cornerback rooms in the AFC.
There is star power at the top, experience in the middle, and a long list of young defensive backs fighting for the final roster spots. Marlon Humphrey remains the established veteran. Nate Wiggins has the talent to become the next true No. 1 cornerback. Chidobe Awuzie gives Baltimore another proven option with starting experience. Behind them, the roster math becomes difficult quickly.
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That is what makes cornerback one of the most important positions to watch when the Ravens report to camp. Anthony Weaver’s defense has enough talent up front and enough versatility at safety to be one of the NFL’s better units. Still, the cornerback group will help determine how flexible Baltimore can be in coverage.
Marlon Humphrey
Humphrey remains the tone-setter in the cornerback room. Listed at 6-foot and 210 pounds, the 30-year-old veteran is entering his 10th NFL season and still gives Baltimore one of its most trusted defensive backs.
His value goes beyond playing outside corner. Humphrey can slide inside, tackle, blitz, handle physical matchups and give the Ravens flexibility against different personnel groupings. With Wiggins ascending and Awuzie in the room, Baltimore may not need Humphrey to carry the same burden every week, but his versatility remains central to the defense.
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Nate Wiggins
Wiggins may be the most important cornerback on the roster because of his ceiling. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 182 pounds, the former Clemson standout is entering his third season with the traits to become a true lead corner.
The Ravens need Wiggins to turn talent into consistency. His length, speed and ball skills give him the tools to match top receivers, but the next step is becoming the type of defender who can be trusted in every coverage situation. If Wiggins makes that leap, Baltimore’s entire secondary changes. Humphrey can be moved around more freely, Awuzie can settle into a defined role, and the Ravens can be more aggressive with their coverage calls.
Chidobe Awuzie
Awuzie gives the Ravens a valuable veteran presence. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 202 pounds, the 31-year-old is entering his 10th NFL season and should open camp as one of Baltimore’s three established cornerbacks.
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His experience matters. Awuzie played 557 snaps last season, and his ability to handle outside work gives the Ravens insurance if injuries strike or if the younger corners need more time. He may not have the same upside as Wiggins, but his reliability could be important for a defense with championship expectations.
T.J. Tampa
Tampa is one of the key young corners to watch. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 199 pounds, the former Iowa State standout is entering his third season and has the size to compete on the outside.
The opportunity is clear. The Ravens have veteran options, but they also need young depth that can grow into larger roles. Tampa’s camp will be about showing improved consistency, better technique and enough special teams value to strengthen his roster case. If he stacks good practices and plays well in preseason games, he can make the depth chart much more difficult to sort out.
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Amani Oruwariye
Oruwariye gives Baltimore another experienced outside cornerback option. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, the 30-year-old veteran has the size and length to match bigger receivers.
His challenge is roster math. The Ravens already have Humphrey, Wiggins and Awuzie positioned for important roles, and several younger defensive backs are pushing for developmental spots. Oruwariye must prove he gives Baltimore enough immediate reliability to justify keeping another veteran corner.
Bilhal Kone
Kone is another young corner with size worth monitoring. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, the former Western Michigan defensive back is entering his second season and has a profile that fits what teams look for in developmental outside corners.
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For Kone, camp will come down to trust. He must show that he can handle coverage assignments, tackle consistently and contribute on special teams. If he does that, he can push for a depth role or position himself as a practice squad candidate with upside.
Robert Longerbeam
Longerbeam enters camp trying to separate from a crowded group of reserve corners. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 174 pounds, the former Rutgers defensive back is entering his second season and will need to make his mark through competitiveness, quickness and special teams effort.
In a room this deep, one or two splash plays will not be enough. Longerbeam must prove he can be assignment-sound, handle NFL tempo and avoid mistakes when preseason reps arrive.
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Keyon Martin
Martin brings a smaller, quicker profile to the competition. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds, the former Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback is entering his second season and could factor into slot depth or special teams discussions.
His size means tackling, toughness and positioning will be especially important. Martin must show he can hold up physically while using his quickness to stay competitive in coverage. His clearest path is through special teams and preseason consistency.
Matthew McDoom
McDoom enters as a rookie out of Cincinnati, and his first task is proving he belongs in a crowded room. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 175 pounds, he will need to stand out through speed, energy and special teams value.
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The Ravens do not need every rookie cornerback to make the 53-man roster, but players can earn longer looks by showing they can cover kicks, tackle and compete against NFL receivers. McDoom’s preseason reps could determine whether he stays in the developmental conversation.
Chandler Rivers
Rivers is one of the more intriguing rookies in the cornerback room. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, the former Duke defensive back will have to overcome a crowded depth chart, but his competitiveness and coverage instincts make him worth watching.
For Rivers, the path is similar to most young defensive backs. He must play fast without being reckless, tackle well, and demonstrate to the coaching staff that he can handle multiple assignments. If he makes plays on the ball in camp, he can push for a practice squad spot or more.
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Marquise Robinson
Robinson gives Baltimore another young cornerback competing for a depth role. Listed at 6-foot and 192 pounds, the former Arkansas defensive back has enough size to compete outside, but he must show he can handle the speed of the position consistently.
His roster case will depend heavily on preseason games. Practices can help, but live tackling, coverage discipline and special teams snaps often decide the back end of the cornerback room.
K’Von Wallace
Wallace is listed at cornerback here, but his value comes from defensive back versatility and experience. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds, the former Clemson standout is entering his sixth NFL season and gives Baltimore a physical player who can help in multiple secondary roles.
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That versatility could help him. Wallace may not be viewed strictly as a traditional outside corner, but defensive backs who can tackle, play special teams and handle emergency snaps at multiple spots always have value. His camp will be about proving that flexibility is worth a roster spot.
Lardarius Webb Jr.
Webb enters camp with a familiar Ravens name and a difficult numbers game. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 177 pounds, the rookie out of Wake Forest will need to show quickness, competitiveness and special teams value to stick.
The Ravens may not have room for every young cornerback on the initial 53-man roster, but Webb can help himself by showing enough developmental promise to remain in the organization. His preseason snaps will be important.
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Biggest question
How many cornerbacks can the Ravens realistically keep?
That is the question that will define the group. Humphrey, Wiggins and Awuzie should be central pieces. Tampa has size and developmental value. Oruwariye brings veteran experience. Wallace provides secondary flexibility. After that, Baltimore must sort through Kone, Longerbeam, Martin, McDoom, Rivers, Robinson and Webb.
The final decisions could come down to special teams, positional versatility and whether the Ravens want veteran reliability or developmental upside at the back end of the depth chart.
Roster outlook
Humphrey, Wiggins and Awuzie headline the room. Tampa should enter camp with a strong chance to push for a depth role, while Oruwariye and Wallace provide veteran experience. Kone, Longerbeam, Martin, McDoom, Rivers, Robinson and Webb are fighting to separate in one of the most crowded competitions on the roster.
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The Ravens have enough top-end talent to feel good about cornerback, but depth matters in the AFC North. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Cleveland all present different matchup challenges, and Baltimore will need more than three corners over a 17-game season.
If Wiggins leaps, Humphrey remains versatile, and Awuzie settles in as a trusted veteran, the Ravens could have one of the AFC’s better cornerback groups. Training camp will decide how strong the depth looks behind them.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Baltimore Ravens 2026 training camp preview: Cornerback
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