When does the NFL season start? Here's the Week 1 schedule and how to watch games on TV
When does the NFL season start?
You don't have to wait much longer.
The 2022 NFL season begins Thursday, Sept. 8, with a very intriguing matchup, but that isn't the only interesting game in Week 1 of the NFL schedule.
Check out our rundown of the games on the Week 1 NFL schedule.
All times MST. Click on each game for NFL Week 1 picks and predictions for that game.
NFL Week 1 schedule, TV information:
Thursday Night Football schedule
Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams, Sept. 8, 5:20 p.m., NBC
You couldn't ask for much better of a start to the NFL season. Both of these teams have competition, but it wouldn't be all that surprising to see them face off in the Super Bowl at the conclusion of the season.
Sunday early football games
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Fox
NFC South rivals get to face off in the first week of the season in a game that could be crucial for the prospects of both teams in 2022. Which team will start the season off with a victory?
Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., CBS
This game has a lot of intrigue, and not just at the quarterback position. Many questions surround both clubs. Which one will get off on the right foot in Week 1?
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San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Fox
The 49ers have high hopes in the NFC this season and would like to avoid an early-season blunder in Chicago in Week 1 against a Bears team eager to take a big step forward.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., CBS
These two teams have switched roles with the Bengals now the big favorite over the rival Steelers. Will Cincinnati avoid a Super Bowl hangover?
NFL Week 1 picks, predictions:
Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Fox
Jalen Hurts has shown flashes for the Eagles. Does he start to put everything together in 2022? We could get a glimpse at that answer in Week 1 in Detroit.
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., CBS
Some think the Colts could be a contender in the AFC in 2022. It doesn't want to drop Game 1 of the season against its division rival in Houston.
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., CBS
The Dolphins are eager to disrupt the pecking order in the AFC East this season. A win at home against the Patriots in Week 1 would be a start.
Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., CBS
Will Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens rebound this season? How much better will the Jets be? We'll start to find out in Week 1.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Washington Commanders, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Fox
We've heard a lot about how the Jaguars could be a very improved team in 2022. Can they open the season with a victory on the road?
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Sunday late football games
New York Giants at Tennessee Titans, Sept. 11, 1:25 p.m., Fox
Which Saquon Barkley will show up for the Giants? Which Daniel Jones? That will go a long way in determining New York's fate in Week 1 and in 2022.
Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals, Sept. 11, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Arizona will be without DeAndre Hopkins for the first six weeks. Do they have enough to beat the Chiefs without him?
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers, Sept. 11, 1:25 p.m., CBS
The AFC West looks to be very tough in 2022 once again, so every game against a division opponent is a crucial one.
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings, Sept. 11, 1:25 p.m., Fox
This NFC North showdown could be very intriguing. How will Minnesota's new offense look in Week 1?
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Sunday Night Football schedule
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys, Sept. 11, 5:20 p.m., NBC
NBC is bound to have great ratings for this Week 1 matchup, which is bound to attract a lot of the nation's attention.
Monday Night Football schedule
Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks, Sept. 12, 5:15 p.m., ESPN, ABC
Russell Wilson returns to Seattle for the last game of Week 1 of the NFL season. It's bound to be an emotional game. Will it be a good one?
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