The Dallas Cowboys try to put a tumultuous preseason behind them when they face the Cleveland Browns for the debut of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady as an in-game NFL TV analyst (Fox, Sep. 8 @ 4:25 PM ET). Dallas’ run-up to the campaign was dominated by the holdout of star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Cleveland hopes to have star running back Nick Chubb back for this opener.
The NFL kicks off 2024 with the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens (NBC/Peacock, Sep. 5 @ 8:20 PM ET). Kansas City begins its quest for an unprecedented third straight title. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens 17-10 in the 2023 AFC Championship Game.
The NFL International Series reaches South America as the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers square off in Brazil in Week 1. (Peacock, Sep. 7 @ 8:20 PM ET). Philadelphia added Saquon Barkley in the offseason, while Green Bay inked quarterback Jordan Love to a four-year, $220 million contract.
The following is this week’s NFL regular season schedule, including dates, start times, TV networks and scheduled announcers.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons [FOX, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)
The Steelers and the Falcons kick off their 2024 seasons with this contest in the Peach State. Both sides have new quarterbacks at the helm as Atlanta added former Minnesota starter Kirk Cousins, while Pittsburgh acquired Russell Wilson from Denver.
Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills [CBS, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Jay Feely (analyst), Ross Tucker (analyst), Tiffany Blackmon (reporter)
The Bills begin the quest for a Super Bowl berth anew when they host the Cardinals in Week 1. Buffalo no longer has wideout Stefon Diggs after he was traded to Houston, leaving quarterback Josh Allen a wide receiving crew led by rookie Keon Coleman.
Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears [FOX, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)]
Announcers: Adam Amin(play-by-play), Mark Sanchez (analyst), Kristina Pink (reporter)
The Caleb Williams era begins as the Bears host the Titans. Chicago selected the highly-touted Williams with the first pick in the 2024 draft, then added receiver Rome Odunze at No. 9. First-year head coach Brian Callahan takes over in Tennessee.
New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals [CBS, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)
The Patriots begin the post-Bill Belichick era as they visit the Bengals. Jerod Mayo takes the coaching reins from Belichick, who led New England from 2000-23, winning six Super Bowls. Cincinnati is expected to contend for a title behind Joe Burrow.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts [CBS, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Tiki Barber (analyst), Jason McCourty (analyst), AJ Ross (reporter)
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson starts his second season with a test against the AFC South rival Texans. Richardson missed 13 games in 2023 because of injuries. Houston QB C.J. Stroud was last year’s NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins [CBS, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)
The Jaguars face the Dolphins. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa signed a four-year extension worth $212.4 million in the offseason. Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars to a 23-20 victory over the Dolphins during his rookie 2021 season.
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints [FOX, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)]
Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Jen Hale (reporter)
The Panthers try to turn the page on last season as they begin their campaign against the rival Saints. Carolina had the worst record in the NFL in 2023, but its first overall pick belonged to Chicago due to the trade that landed them Bryce Young.
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants [FOX, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Megan Olivi (reporter)
Sam Darnold makes a surprise return to the spotlight as his Vikings visit the Giants. Darnold became Minnesota’s starting quarterback when rookie J.J. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, was lost for the season with a knee injury.
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers [CBS, 4:05p (ET)/1:05p (PT)]
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)
Gardner Minshew and the Raiders visit the Chargers. Minshew plays for his fourth team after stints with the Jaguars, Eagles and Colts. He played all 17 games (13 starts) with Indianapolis in 2023 during Anthony Richardson’s injury-plagued campaign.
Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks [CBS, 4:05p (ET)/1:05p (PT)]
Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst), Aditi Kinkhabwala (reporter)
Bo Nix is set to make history for the Broncos in this Week 1 battle against the Seahawks. Nix is the first rookie since John Elway in 1983 to get the start at quarterback for Denver. Seattle went 9-8 last season, but failed to make the playoffs.
Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns [FOX, 4:25p (ET)]
Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Tom Rinaldi (reporter)
The Cowboys try to put a tumultuous preseason behind them when they face the Browns. Dallas’ run-up to the campaign was dominated by the holdout of star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Cleveland hopes to have star running back Nick Chubb back for this opener.
Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers [FOX, 4:25p (ET)]
Announcers: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels makes his NFL debut in a road game against the Buccaneers. Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU, was the second overall pick in April’s draft. Washington seeks its first winning season since 2016.
Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions [NBC, 8:20p (ET)]
Announcers:
NBC/Peacock: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (reporter)
Universo/TeleXitos: Miguel Gurwitz (play-by-play), Rolando Cantú (analyst), Ariana Figuera (reporter)
Los Angeles Rams are 70-45 under head coach Sean McVay after finishing 10-7 in 2023; Detroit, which reached the 2024 NFC Championship Game, defeated the Rams in last season’s wild-card round, 24-23, to secure its first playoff victory in 32 years.
