NFL Week 3 Slate Spans Brazil Opener to Chicago Finale

NFL Week 3 Slate Spans Brazil Opener to Chicago Finale

The NFL's Week 3 schedule runs from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, opening with the Falcons at the Packers on Thursday night and closing with the Eagles at the Bears on Monday night. Sunday, Sept. 27 carries the bulk of the action with 14 games, including an international matchup between the Ravens and Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

CBS holds the largest share of Sunday coverage with seven games, including the Rio de Janeiro contest. FOX broadcasts six games, split between a 1 p.m. ET window with four matchups and a 4:05 p.m. ET window with two, though some FOX windows are regionalized - meaning the specific game shown can vary by market depending on the local broadcast map. The Rams-Broncos Sunday night game airs on NBC, while the Thursday opener streamed exclusively on Prime Video. Monday night's Eagles-Bears game airs on both ESPN and ABC. bkb betting

Streaming access adds another layer for viewers. FOX One carries the network's game windows subject to regional availability, and the Monday night matchup is also available through the FOX One and ESPN streaming bundle. Viewers outside a game's local broadcast footprint will need to check listings or streaming eligibility rather than assume national access.

With the Brazil game marking the league's continued push into international markets and a Monday night finale in Chicago, fans should confirm channel and streaming details in their specific region before kickoff, as availability differs by market and provider.