NFL Week 3 Schedule (2025) — Full Slate
Below is the full schedule for Week 3, with matchups, dates, times, and viewing details. This week includes the Thursday Night opener, Sunday games, and the Monday Night closer.
| Day | Matchup | Time (ET) | |
| Thursday, Sept 18 | Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills | 8:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sunday, Sept 21 | Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles | 1:00 p.m. ET | |
| Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers | 1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns | 1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings | ~1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots | 1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders | 1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans | 1:00 p.m. ET | ||
| New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks | ~4:05 p.m. ET | ||
| Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears | ~4:25 p.m. ET | ||
| Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers | ~4:25 p.m. ET | ||
| Sunday Night, Sept 21 | Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Giants | 8:20 p.m. ET | |
| Monday Night, Sept 22 | Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens | 8:15 p.m. ET |
Things to Watch: Top Matchups & Storylines
- Bills vs Dolphins (Thursday Night) – an AFC East clash that could set early momentum for either side. Buffalo enters with confidence; the Dolphins will try to turn their start around.
- Rams vs Eagles – these two teams are both looking strong; this one may reveal if the Rams can compete in the tougher NFC East or if Philly continues dominance.
- Chiefs vs Giants (Sunday Night) – a marquee matchup featuring powerhouse offenses; could be a back-and-forth game, and great for primetime viewing.
Lions vs Ravens (Monday Night) – end of week game that may have playoff implications down the line; both teams want momentum heading into mid-season.
