The NFL schedule for Week 3 of the 2026 regular season features 15 games from Thursday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 28.
The week includes a Thursday night matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, a Sunday slate highlighted by the Los Angeles Chargers visiting the Buffalo Bills, and a Monday night meeting between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. (official NFL schedule)
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NFL schedule for Week 3
All times below are Eastern Time, matching the official NFL schedule.
| Date | Matchup | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | New York Jets at Detroit Lions | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Tennessee Titans at New York Giants | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| Monday, Sept. 28 | Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
The NFL’s official listing identifies 15 games in the Week 3 window, including the international matchup between Baltimore and Dallas in Rio de Janeiro.
Key games on the Week 3 slate
Chargers visit the Bills
Sunday’s early window includes the Chargers at Bills, one of the most prominent matchups for Canadian viewers because Buffalo is the closest NFL market to much of southern Ontario.
The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern and is listed for FOX on the NFL schedule.
Ravens and Cowboys meet in Brazil
Baltimore and Dallas are scheduled to play at 4:25 p.m. Eastern in the NFL’s international game in Rio de Janeiro.
The matchup is listed as a CBS broadcast and is one of the later Sunday games before the evening contest between the Rams and Broncos.
Eagles close the week in Chicago
Week 3 concludes Monday night when Philadelphia visits Chicago at 8:15 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
That game gives fans a final nationally scheduled matchup after Sunday’s 14-game programme.
What Canadian fans should know
Fans checking the NFL schedule from Canada should convert the listed Eastern Time starts for their local time zone.
- Atlantic Canada: add one hour to Eastern Time.
- Central Canada: subtract one hour.
- Mountain Canada: subtract two hours.
- Pacific Canada: subtract three hours.
For example, the 1 p.m. Eastern Sunday games begin at noon Central, 11 a.m. Mountain and 10 a.m. Pacific.
Broadcast availability can vary by region and service, so viewers should confirm local listings before kickoff even when the NFL schedule identifies the national network.
When Week 3 begins
Week 3 begins Thursday, Sept. 24, with Atlanta at Green Bay, followed by the main Sunday schedule on Sept. 27 and the Eagles-Bears game on Monday, Sept. 28.
The NFL schedule currently lists the full Week 3 slate, while selected later-season games can remain subject to the league’s flexible scheduling procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does NFL Week 3 begin in 2026?
NFL Week 3 begins Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, with the Atlanta Falcons visiting the Green Bay Packers at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
How many games are on the NFL Week 3 schedule?
The Week 3 schedule contains 15 games, including one Thursday game, 13 Sunday games and one Monday night game.
What is the featured international game in Week 3?
The Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:25 p.m. Eastern.
What is the Monday Night Football game for Week 3?
The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Chicago Bears on Monday, Sept. 28, at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
What time do the 1 p.m. Eastern NFL games start in Vancouver?
The 1 p.m. Eastern games begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, including in Vancouver.
Fact-Checked: Key dates, matchups, start times, networks and the Rio de Janeiro international game were checked against the official NFL 2026 Week 3 schedule.
Disclaimer: Broadcast availability and local listings may vary for viewers in Canada.