This NFL season, 285 games will be played to determine a Super Bowl champion. While the last 13 will have the most eyes on them, the first 272 are must-see TV.
From the Chiefs‘ shocking spiral and Bears‘ surprise division title run to thrilling moments like the Seahawks‘ unlikely two-point conversion against the Rams or the Ravens‘ missed field goal in Week 18, the 2025 season brought drama. 2026 promises to do the same, and a record nine international games mean the league is once again going global.
While much of the offseason remains ahead, the schedule release is upon us, and leaks are already underway as the NFL’s 2026 slate is pieced together.
The Sporting News is tracking the latest NFL schedule leaks before the full slate is officially released. Follow along below with all of the credible rumors.
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NFL schedule leaks 2026
Week 1
- Patriots vs. Seahawks on Wednesday in season opener (rumored, via Jordan Schultz)
- 49ers vs. Rams in Australia on Thursday (announced)
- Dolphins at Raiders (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Jets at Titans (rumored, via Jordan Schultz)
- Ravens at Colts (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Browns at Jaguars (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Falcons at Steelers (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Bears at Panthers (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Bills at Texans (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Saints at Lions (rumored, via Nick Underhill)
- Buccaneers at Bengals (rumored, via Jordan Schultz)
- Commanders at Eagles (rumored, via Jordan Schultz)
- Cardinals at Chargers (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Packers at Vikings (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Cowboys at Giants on “Sunday Night Football” (announced)
- Broncos at Chiefs on “Monday Night Football” (announced)
Week 2
- Lions at Bills on “Thursday Night Football” (announced)
- Packers at Jets (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Panthers at Falcons (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Eagles at Titans (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Steelers at Patriots (rumored, via Jordan Schultz)
- Vikings at Bears (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Browns at Buccaneers (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Dolphins at 49ers (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Raiders at Chargers (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Colts at Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football” (rumored, via @NerdingonNFL)
- Giants at Rams on “Monday Night Football” (rumored, via Art Stapleton)
