The NFL announced that its 18-week regular-season schedule for 2024 will kick off on Thursday night, September 5, in Kansas City. Philadelphia will play a significant role in the opening weekend kickoff, including a Friday night matchup against Green Bay from Brazil.
The season concludes with 16 division games in Week 18 – two on Saturday, January 4, and 14 on Sunday, January 5.
In all, 272 regular season games will be played, and NFL.com recently ranked their ten best games of the 2024 slate. After having multiple games in 2023, the Eagles made the list just once, as their Week 8 trip to Cincinnati was highlighted.
Where: Paycor Stadium | Cincinnati
When: Week 8 | 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 27
How to watch: CBS
Jalen Hurts vs. Joe Burrows, Saquon Barkley vs. the Bengals defense, and two All-Pro caliber wide receivers on the outside for both teams.
Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Where: NRG Stadium | Houston
When: Week 10 | 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 10
How to watch: NBC
Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. Derek Stingley Jr. is the matchup, while both quarterbacks can have explosive performances.
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA – MAY 14: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons runs drills during OTA offseason workouts at the Atlanta Falcons training facility on May 14, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium | Minneapolis
When: Week 14 | 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 8
How to watch: FOX
Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota and faces off against J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson.
ASHBURN, VA – MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders attempts a pass during Washington Commanders Rookie Minicamp at OrthoVirginia Training Center on May 10, 2024 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Where: FedExField | Landover, Md.
When: Week 12 | 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 24
How to watch: FOX
Nothing says Washington is back among the NFL’s relevant, like a late afternoon home game against the rival Dallas Cowboys. New head coach Dan Quinn will face his former team, and it’ll be Jayden Daniels’ first huge test against Dallas.
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) walks off the field after an apparent injury during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Where: NRG Stadium | Houston
When: Week 5 | 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
How to watch: CBS
Josh Allen will face off against the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in C.J. Stroud. Stroud and the Texans play host, and they’ll have Stefon Diggs on their side after an offseason trade.
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrambles for a 35-yard run during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Where: SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, Calif.
When: Week 12 | 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 25
How to watch: ESPN
Baltimore makes the list twice, and they kick off Thanksgiving week with a trip to SoFi Stadium for a matchup against the retooled Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Where: Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, Fla.
When: Week 16 | 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 22
How to watch: CBS
San Francisco lands on the list again, and they’ll head to Miami three days before Christmas for what could be a shootout, with game-changers on both offenses.
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – MAY 10: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Where: Soldier Field | Chicago
When: Week 11 | 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 17
How to watch: FOX
The Packers have bragged about owning the Bears for some time now, but a new quarterback in Chicago (Caleb Williams) has a gang of big-play weapons.
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Where: Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, Calif.
When: Week 7 | 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 20
How to watch: FOX
The 49ers have made this list more times than the Chiefs, but this Super Bowl rematch is No. 2.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by Patrick Queen #6 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Where: Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh
When: Week 11 | 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 17
How to watch: CBS
Ravens vs. Steelers is always a heavyweight matchup, and this will be the first time Patrick Queen faces off against his former team.
