NFL teams prepare for the first full Sunday of the 2026 season

The 2026 NFL season continues this Sunday following a kickoff game on Wednesday night. While four primetime games are on the schedule for Week 1, the Sunday slate features several matchups between playoff contenders from the previous year. The Buffalo Bills travel to face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, marking a contest between two teams with high postseason expectations. Other notable games include the Baltimore Ravens against the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders facing the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers are also set to square off in a matchup between two NFC division winners. These Sunday contests follow a Wednesday night opener that featured a late-game loss for Drake Maye.

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