We now know the complete 2025 NFL schedule.
Which implies it’s time to begin planning your viewing schedule for Week 1.
By the point the primary week of video games rolls round, you’re going to be so excited to see soccer once more that you’ll in all probability watch each minute you possibly can. However to show a phrase from Animal Farm, whereas all video games are good some video games on this slate are “extra good” than others.
Sure that’s some tough phrasing however work with me right here.
Should you can’t see each minute of motion in Week 1, you’re in luck. We’ve ranked the video games by watchability, that will help you plan your opening week viewing slate.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
You virtually get the sensation NFC schedule makers are betting Aaron Rodgers indicators with the Pittsburgh Steelers, which might make this the uncommon “double-revenge recreation.” Because it stands, we’ve got Justin Fields taking over his former group because the newly minted beginning QB in New York. However in the event you add Rodgers to this recreation, it in all probability strikes up a number of spots on this record.
15. Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
Sure, the Patriots fan in me is getting cautiously optimistic after the offseason we’ve got seen in New England, so I will likely be glued to the TV for this one. However for common followers, there are a number of higher choices within the early window on the primary Sunday of the season.
14. Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
Sure, Tua Tagovailoa versus Anthony Richardson and/or Daniel Jones is technically a “higher choice” than the earlier recreation.
13. Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
With Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins again within the fold, Joe Burrow has his two favourite receivers within the huddle with him because the season begins.
Nonetheless, will likely be within the huddle because the beginning quarterback for the Browns is an interesting query.
12. Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
In accordance with FanDuel, this recreation has the largest unfold of the week proper now, with the Broncos favored by seven. Nonetheless, Cam Ward’s anticipated debut is a cause to no less than flip to this recreation at sure factors. Undecided it might advantage being one of many 4 video games in your early window quadbox, nonetheless.
11. New York Giants at Washington Commanders
This recreation is the opposite contest with an enormous unfold, because the Commanders are additionally seven-point favorites. Until Jaxson Dart by some means earns the beginning job throughout coaching camp, that is Russell Wilson’s present to begin the season.
If, nonetheless, Jameis Winston is called the beginning quarterback in New York, transfer this recreation up a number of spots for the chaos issue.
10. Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
Between Conclave, Pope Leo XIV, and now Cardinals vs. Saints in Week 1, an enormous 12 months for the Vatican.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
This could be a enjoyable recreation to observe, as each defenses need to take a step ahead this 12 months, which may flip this contest right into a shootout. Plus, Baker Mayfield versus Michael Penix Jr. kicks the enjoyable issue up a notch.
8. Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
At first blush, this could be a recreation to skip, however this will likely be Travis Hunter Jr.’s NFL debut, so seeing how the Jaguars really use the two-way standout goes to be value keeping track of.
And relying on how a lot he performs on the defensive aspect of the ball, we may see some snaps the place he’s aligned throughout from Panthers rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan.
Add within the hope for a “12 months three leap” from Bryce Younger, and you’ve got a recreation actually value a spot in your quad field within the early window.
7. San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
Brock Purdy versus Sam Darnold!
Brock Purdy versus Sam Darnold.
6. Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Expectations are creeping larger in Chicago with the arrival of Ben Johnson, mixed with the strikes the Bears have made this offseason.
Plus, we would get the debut of J.J. McCarthy below middle for the Vikings.
Not a foul solution to shut out the primary week of the season.
5. Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
Each the Texans and the Rams have large desires heading into 2025. Each groups made a cease within the Divisional Spherical final season, with the Rams dropping to the Eagles and the Texans dropping to the Chiefs. Squaring off towards one another in Week 1 is an effective way to see simply the place they stand because the 12 months begins.
4. Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
On paper, this won’t be the perfect matchup of the week — because the Eagles are favored by 6.5 in response to FanDuel — however it’s the first recreation of the season, and the Eagles are going to boost a banner. That provides this contest some further viewing factors.
3. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers (São Paulo, Brazil)
As we noticed final season, Week 1 continues on Friday with a recreation in Brazil. This 12 months, the Los Angeles Chargers will tackle the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in Sao Paulo. Can the Chiefs bounce again after a troublesome loss within the Tremendous Bowl? Is that this the 12 months the Chargers dwell as much as preseason expectations? A number of enjoyable storylines to observe.
Plus, we would get footage of Boltman’s travels in Brazil. For instance, will he cease by Carnival?
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2. Detroit Lions at Inexperienced Bay Packers
Two storied NFC North rivals. Lambeau Area. Dan Campbell versus Matt LaFleur. The return of Aidan Hutchinson. Jared Goff versus Jordan Love.
A number of enjoyable storylines on this one.
1. Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Payments.
Not solely is that this a rematch of an exhilarating AFC Divisional Spherical recreation from final season, but it surely additionally options two of the premier quarterbacks within the recreation with Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, the 2 most up-to-date MVP picks. An ideal solution to shut out the primary Sunday of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday Evening Soccer.
