Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 16, 2022. (Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY Sports)
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Let’s take a look at the storyline for the early slate of games on Sunday which lead up to Sunday Night Football, where the Rams take on the Broncos.
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- Early Games (1:00 PM ET)Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1:00 PM ET | CBSThe Bengals take a 2-0 record into Pittsburgh, looking to go to 3-0 and cripple their rival, knocking them to a 1-2 record.
- Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1:00 PM ET | CBSThe Bengals take a 2-0 record into Pittsburgh, looking to go to 3-0 and cripple their rival, knocking them to a 1-2 record.
- The Bengals take a 2-0 record into Pittsburgh, looking to go to 3-0 and cripple their rival, knocking them to a 1-2 record.
- Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts — 1:00 PM ET | CBSHouston is desperate for a win after losing two straight at home. Their defense, which was touted as elite, has looked pathetic through two games. The Colts are also 0-2, and whichever team loses this game will likely miss the postseason.
- Houston is desperate for a win after losing two straight at home. Their defense, which was touted as elite, has looked pathetic through two games. The Colts are also 0-2, and whichever team loses this game will likely miss the postseason.
- Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins — 1:00 PM ET | CBSThe Chiefs go on the road for the first time and have to face the Dolphins, who are 0-2 and potentially the worst team in football. Could it be a trap spot for the Chiefs?
- The Chiefs go on the road for the first time and have to face the Dolphins, who are 0-2 and potentially the worst team in football. Could it be a trap spot for the Chiefs?
- New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars — 1:00 PM ET | CBSThe Patriots and Jaguars were two playoff teams last year, and both started this season 1-1. Two strong defenses, two young quarterbacks; this has the makings of a great game.
- The Patriots and Jaguars were two playoff teams last year, and both started this season 1-1. Two strong defenses, two young quarterbacks; this has the makings of a great game.
- Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns — 1:00 PM ET | FOXThe Panthers’ offense has been great through two games, but the defense has been terrible in one and outstanding in the other. Can the Browns capitalize on their first win of the season last week and find the holes in the Carolina defense?
- The Panthers’ offense has been great through two games, but the defense has been terrible in one and outstanding in the other. Can the Browns capitalize on their first win of the season last week and find the holes in the Carolina defense?
- Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills — 1:00 PM ET | FOXA loss here puts the Chargers at 0-3, and their season is likely over at that point. The Bills look like the best team in football after two weeks; with extra rest for this game, can they dominate a desperate Chargers team?
- A loss here puts the Chargers at 0-3, and their season is likely over at that point. The Bills look like the best team in football after two weeks; with extra rest for this game, can they dominate a desperate Chargers team?
- New York Jets at Detroit Lions — 1:00 PM ET | FOXBoth teams are 1-1, with the Jets playing very competitive games both weeks. The Lions have extra rest and home field advantage, but can their defense get stops when they need them?
- Both teams are 1-1, with the Jets playing very competitive games both weeks. The Lions have extra rest and home field advantage, but can their defense get stops when they need them?
- New York Giants at Tennessee Titans — 1:00 PM ET | CBSThe Giants will have Jameis Winston under center, but he has had a full week of reps with the first team to prepare. Still, this might be the Titans’ best chance to get a win all season.
- The Giants will have Jameis Winston under center, but he has had a full week of reps with the first team to prepare. Still, this might be the Titans’ best chance to get a win all season.
- Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders — 1:00 PM ET | FOXSeattle hasn’t missed a step since the Super Bowl. Last week they dominated the Cardinals through the air. The Commanders will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, making an already tough game significantly tougher.
- Seattle hasn’t missed a step since the Super Bowl. Last week they dominated the Cardinals through the air. The Commanders will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, making an already tough game significantly tougher.
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Week 3 Schedule
Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Atlanta Falcons 35 – Green Bay Packers 14
Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Early Games (1:00 PM ET)Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1:00 PM ET | CBSHouston Texans at Indianapolis Colts — 1:00 PM ET | CBSKansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins — 1:00 PM ET | CBSNew England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars — 1:00 PM ET | CBSCarolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns — 1:00 PM ET | FOXLos Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills — 1:00 PM ET | FOXNew York Jets at Detroit Lions — 1:00 PM ET | FOXNew York Giants at Tennessee Titans — 1:00 PM ET | CBSSeattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders — 1:00 PM ET | FOX
- Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1:00 PM ET | CBS
- Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts — 1:00 PM ET | CBS
- Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins — 1:00 PM ET | CBS
- New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars — 1:00 PM ET | CBS
- Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns — 1:00 PM ET | FOX
- Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills — 1:00 PM ET | FOX
- New York Jets at Detroit Lions — 1:00 PM ET | FOX
- New York Giants at Tennessee Titans — 1:00 PM ET | CBS
- Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders — 1:00 PM ET | FOX
- Late Afternoon Games (4:05 PM / 4:25 PM ET)Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers — 4:05 PM ET | FOXMinnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 4:05 PM ET | FOXBaltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys — 4:25 PM ET | CBSLas Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints — 4:25 PM ET | CBS
- Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers — 4:05 PM ET | FOX
- Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 4:05 PM ET | FOX
- Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys — 4:25 PM ET | CBS
- Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints — 4:25 PM ET | CBS
Sunday Night Football
- Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos — 8:20 PM ET | NBC / Peacock
Monday, September 28, 2026
- Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears — 8:15 PM ET | ESPN / ABC / ESPN+