Who faces off in today’s NFL games? The Week 3 slate is chocked full of action with 14 matchups kicking off today. Here’s how to watch it all, including start times, channels, and live stream options.
NFL games today: Sunday TV schedule, channels, live streams, and more
Week 3’s schedule has seven divisional matchups, including five on Sunday. After the first two weeks of the season, only six teams remain undefeated: the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Five of the six kick off on Sunday, as New York awaits its Monday Night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Below, we’ll provide information on how to watch every game on Sunday.
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Houston Texans (0-1-1) at Chicago Bears (1-1)
- Channel: CBS
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: CBS All-Access, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
After enduring a demoralizing Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Chicago still has plenty of issues to iron out, as was expected this season. This is still a very young team that is learning and developing. The same goes for Houston, who, despite hanging around with the Denver Broncos last week, failed to score a touchdown.
Thankfully for Chicago, the team has seen some development in its rushing attack. The Bears have averaged 139.5 yards on the ground through two weeks and have a favorable rushing matchup in Week 3. Houston let Broncos RB Javonte Williams and Colts RB Jonathan Taylor run all over their defense. Big games from running backs David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert could help Justin Fields bag Chicago’s second win of the season.
Las Vegas Raiders (0-2) at Tennessee Titans (0-2)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
Two 2021 AFC playoff teams limp into this Week 3 matchup. The Las Vegas Raiders lost in heartbreaking fashion in Week 2. After Las Vegas took a 23-7 lead, Arizona scored 16 unanswered points in the final nine minutes to force overtime, eventually winning 29-23.
The final result was a gut punch for head coach Josh McDaniels and a Raiders team that has seen these types of scenarios play out far too often over the last few seasons. Meanwhile, Tennessee was dominated by the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football by a score of 41-7.
Luckily for Las Vegas, Kyler Murray will not be on the opposing offense this week. The Raiders have looked much better than the Titans this season, and McDaniels has to be desperate for his first win. If the Raiders can continue to play well against the run, Las Vegas could head back home with its first win of the season.
Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) at Indianapolis Colts (0-2)
- Channel: CBS
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: CBS All-Access, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
Expect this matchup to look like Kansas City’s Week 1 win. The Colts are bad right now. The Matt Ryan gamble isn’t paying off, the team’s wide receiver corps is in shambles, and investments in the offensive line aren’t paying enough dividends. The Colts scored 20 points in Week 1 and were blanked by the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2.
Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes looks as good as ever, and the Chiefs’ defense has shown up early so far this season. Jonathan Taylor will get his weekly numbers, but the Colts’ offense doesn’t have enough firepower to go blow for blow with Kansas City. The Chiefs roll on to 3-0 while the Colts are thankful the team’s Week 1 tie doesn’t put them in an 0-3 hole.
Buffalo Bills (2-0) at Miami Dolphins (2-0)
- Channel: CBS
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: CBS All-Access, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
Back-to-back dominating performances have proved that the Bills are exactly who we all expected them to be this season. But the excitement meter surrounding this game went through the roof after the Dolphins pulled off an astonishing fourth-quarter comeback over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. QB Tua Tagovailoa threw for 469 yards and six touchdowns, four of which came in the final 15 minutes.
This matchup looks like the most titillating game of this AFC East rivalry since Dan Marino and Jim Kelly went head-to-head.
Injuries are likely to factor into this contest as well. The Bills’ defense will be without safety Micah Hyde, defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Ed Oliver, and cornerback Dane Jackson – a slight problem after watching Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle slice and dice the Ravens’ secondary.
Detroit Lions (1-1) at Minnesota Vikings (1-1)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
Minnesota came back to earth in Week 2 after shutting down Green Bay in the season opener. The underwhelming Monday Night outing thrust Kirk Cousins’ suspicious primetime record into the spotlight. On the flip side, Detroit only had to wait one week for its first win of the season in 2022.
Minnesota desperately needs a bounce-back performance after Week 2’s embarrassment, but it will not come easy, as Detroit put up impressive performances against the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders over the past two weeks. These don’t seem to be the same Lions we’ve come to know over the past two decades.
Baltimore Ravens (1-1) at New England Patriots (1-1)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
Despite Lamar Jackson’s near-perfect game, Baltimore’s defense could not keep up with Miami’s speedsters in Week 2. Luckily for the Ravens, the Patriots’ wide receiver room doesn’t exactly resemble a garage full of race cars like its counterpart in South Florida. New England’s aerial attack looked better in Week 2, but the Patriots’ offense is still struggling as a whole.
Jackson is one of the most dynamic offensive playmakers in the league. Nothing we’ve seen from New England’s offense inspires much confidence in them having the firepower to match. The Ravens should have no problems taking down a middling Patriots squad.
Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) at New York Jets (1-1)
- Channel: CBS
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: CBS All-Access, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
Cincinnati is venturing into desperation territory following an 0-2 start. Joe Burrow’s TD/INT ratio is 3/4, and he has been sacked 13 times in two games. The investments made to bolster the offensive line have not borne fruit, and Burrow is taking a beating after an offseason spent in recovery mode.
Even crazier, the Jets are looking to win back-to-back games after devastating the Cleveland Browns last week. Joe Flacco is Joe Flacco. The real question for New York is, will head coach Robert Saleh’s defense rise to the occasion? The Jets have a stout defensive front that could provide a second consecutive surprise if they can wreak havoc in Cincinnati’s backfield.
Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) at Washington Commanders (1-1)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
The Philadelphia Eagles head to FedEx Field to take on the Washington Commanders in this divisional bout. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts silenced some of his critics with an impressive performance on Monday Night Football in Week 2. The former Alabama and Oklahoma QB went 26 of 31 for 333 yards and a touchdown while adding 57 yards and two more touchdowns on the ground.
The Eagles will prove to be a tough matchup for a Commanders squad that is trying to reach the playoffs for just the second time since 2015. Carson Wentz has already taken fans for a ride on the Wentz experience, but he’s leading an offense that has proven difficult to predict over the first two weeks. This Wentz “revenge game” could be one of the sneaky-good contests of the Sunday slate.
New Orleans Saints (1-1) at Carolina Panthers (0-2)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
Don’t expect as much animosity in this Saints contest, as Marshon Lattimore and Mike Evans don’t have to share a field this week. That said, it’s still a rivalry game, and both teams could use a victory after tough Week 2 outings.
Baker Mayfield’s time in Carolina hasn’t gotten off to a great start. The Panthers have gone against some middling rosters and don’t have a win to show for it. Now, the team faces off against the stifling Saints defense.
The issues for New Orleans this season have been entirely on offense. After putting up an uninspring performance in Week 1, RB Alvin Kamara was sidelined due to injury for the tilt against Tampa. New Orleans expects him to play this week. The Saints’ offense woke up in the fourth quarter of the team’s Week 2 loss and faces a much more favorable matchup against the Panthers.
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) at Los Angeles Chargers (1-1)
- Channel: CBS
- Start time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- Live stream: CBS All-Access, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
The Jacksonville Jaguars go coast-to-coast to face off against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Jaguars bounced back from a season-opening loss, shutting out the Colts 24-0 in a dominant Week 2 performance. On the other hand, the Chargers lost a close one to the Chiefs, and star QB Justin Herbert is now suffering from a painful rib injury.
While Herbert was sidelined during Friday’s practice, he was able to throw on Thursday and will be a game-time decision. No matter who is under center for LA, Jacksonville won’t go down without a fight. A battle between Herbert and Trevor Lawrence would provide a great look ahead into what could be an AFC QB rivalry for years to come.
Los Angeles Rams (1-1) at Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
Both NFC West foes bounced back last week after opening the season 0-1. The Rams looked more akin to the team that won the Super Bowl last season against the Falcons in Week 2. Despite seeing success in the fourth quarter, Arizona struggled on offense for most of its game.
Kyler Murray’s speed is game-breaking, but he can’t do everything from under center, especially against a dominant Rams front seven. Arizona’s defense also stepped up in the final quarter and overtime, but can they string together sixty minutes against the Rams? This NFC West matchup always comes through with an exciting product.
Atlanta Falcons (0-2) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
Seattle’s Week 2 27-7 loss to the 49ers showed us what many expected the Seahawks to look like this season. While still very accurate, Geno Smith threw for just 197 yards and an interception against the 49ers. Atlanta, on the other hand, has dropped two games in which they had a chance to win at the end.
Atlanta, despite the losses, has played much better than the team looked in 2021 They’ve faced two stout defenses, something the team won’t be facing this week against Seattle. Marcus Mariota should continue to excel with more snaps, while WR Drake London and RB Cordarrelle Patterson bear the load in the playmaking department. Arthur Smith and the Falcons finally break into the win column this week.
Green Bay Packers (1-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
- Channel: FOX
- Start time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FOX Now
The QB matchup will draw all the headlines, but who is catching the passes for those QBs? Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady have a combined eight Super Bowl rings, seven NFL MVPs, and six Super Bowl MVPs. However, both QBs are struggling with their receivers at the moment.
The Packers traded All-Pro Davante Adams to the Raiders in the offseason, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling signed with Kansas City in free agency. That left Allen Lazard as Rodgers’ number one option. Rookies Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs will continue to develop, but their connection with Rodgers won’t take hold overnight.
Brady, for his part, is lacking in the weapons department as well. Chris Godwin has not returned from his hamstring injury, while Julio Jones was only able to log a limited practice session on Friday. To make matters worse, Mike Evans will miss this matchup due to a one-week suspension. This forced Tampa to go out and sign veteran slot receiver Cole Beasly, who is expected to suit up.
San Francisco 49ers (1-1) at Denver Broncos (1-1)
- Channel: NBC
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Live stream: NBC Sports, Peacock TV
Another week, another head-scratching game from Russell Wilson and the Broncos. While Jerry Jeudy left the team’s Week 2 contest early with an injury, the offense is not clicking as many expected. The only thing saving Wilson from more scrutiny is his rookie head coach looking like a rookie. Clock management and decision-making have been so bad that Denver fans had to scream out the play clock countdown at times last week.
Wilson’s opponents aren’t getting any easier, as he faces a top-notch 49ers defense in Week 3. On defense for Denver, the team is set to gameplan for a different QB than they expected when this matchup popped up on the calendar this offseason. Trey Lance’s ankle injury pushed Jimmy Garoppolo back into the starting QB role. Can Garoppolo string together back-to-back wins and keep the 49ers season on track while derailing Denver’s in the process?
