The 2024 NFL schedule has been released, and the season will kick off on Thursday, September 5 with a rematch of the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. This game will be broadcast on NBC and is just the beginning of many primetime games scheduled for the season. The opening night matchup will feature star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, making it one of the most anticipated games of the season.
For fans looking forward to primetime games, the NFL has scheduled a number of Monday Night Football games throughout the season. Some of the matchups include the New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9. Additionally, the Sunday Night Football schedule includes games like Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans in Week 2, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons in Week 3, and Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers in Week 8.
The Thursday Night Football schedule for the 2024 NFL season features matchups such as Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins in Week 2, Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants in Week 4, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. Additionally, there are international games scheduled as part of the NFL’s commitment to expanding its global reach. These games include Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil and New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings in London, England.
Some special holiday games to look forward to this season include the NFL Thanksgiving Schedule with games like Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions, New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers. The Black Friday game will feature the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs, while the Christmas schedule highlights matchups like Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans, all exclusively on Netflix for the first time ever.
The NFL is continuously looking to innovate and expand its reach, with the 2024 season offering a mix of primetime, holiday, and international games to keep fans engaged. The scheduled matchups feature some of the league’s top teams and players, promising exciting and competitive contests throughout the season. With games being broadcast on various platforms, including Netflix for the first time, fans will have more options than ever to enjoy the action. Be sure to mark your calendars for these exciting games and follow along as the NFL season unfolds.
