by NFL Week 8 begins Thursday, October 29, when the Carolina Panthers visit the Green Bay Packers. Sunday brings 12 games, including Ravens–Bills, Vikings–Lions and Chiefs–Broncos, before the Chicago Bears visit the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.
All kickoff times below are listed in Eastern Time (ET). Broadcast details are based on the NFL’s published 2026 schedule and can be checked again closer to kickoff for any official changes.
Thursday, October 29 – Monday, November 2, 2026
14 games · Four teams on bye
Thursday Night Football — October 29
| Matchup | Kickoff (ET) | US TV / streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
Sunday games — November 1
| Matchup | Kickoff (ET) | US TV |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday Night Football — November 2
| Matchup | Kickoff (ET) | US TV |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
Teams on bye in Week 8
The Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to have the week off. Fantasy managers should account for those absences before setting lineups, and should verify roster and injury news as the week progresses.
Four matchups to watch
- Ravens at Bills: two high-profile AFC teams meet in a game that could influence the conference picture later in the season.
- Vikings at Lions: an NFC North matchup with division implications and a familiar challenge between teams that know each other well.
- Chiefs at Broncos: an AFC West rivalry game where protection, pass rush and turnover margin could prove decisive.
- Bears at Seahawks: Monday night closes the week with Chicago traveling to Seattle, a useful late-window game for fans tracking the NFC playoff race.
These are matchup storylines, not predictions or guarantees. Injuries, recent form and official inactive lists can change the outlook before kickoff.
How to confirm game times and coverage
Kickoff times and television windows are listed as published at the time of this update. National broadcast assignments, regional availability and streaming access can vary by market. Check the NFL’s official Week 8 schedule again on game day, and consult your local provider for regional coverage.
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- Sportimatic NFL upcoming-games hub.
Official sources
- NFL.com: Week 8 schedule, matchups and TV information.
- NFL Football Operations: 2026 regular-season schedule.
Updated October 27, 2026. Times are Eastern Time. Confirm any schedule or broadcast changes with the official NFL listing.
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