NFL teams prepare for week 1 schedule featuring international matchups
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The NFL enters the 2026 regular season as teams finalize rosters and strategies for week 1 action. The kickoff game features Drake Maye and the Patriots facing the Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl LX. Another notable event includes the league playing its first ever game in Australia, featuring a matchup between the 49ers and the Rams. Analysts are currently evaluating team expectations, including the Bears and the partnership between Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson following their previous season. Other squads are finalizing game plans as the opening weekend arrives. Each game provides an early look at team development and adjustments across the league. All rosters will test their offseason preparations immediately upon taking the field.
- •Patriots play the Seahawks in the season kickoff game.
- •The 49ers and Rams meet for the first NFL game in Australia.
- •Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson begin their second year with the Bears.
- •Drake Maye takes the field for the Patriots.
- 12:08 PMESPN — 15 predictions for NFL Week 2: Upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines and more
- 5:13 PMNFL News — NFL Week 2 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game - NFL.com
- 5:07 PMNFL News — NFL Week 1 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game - NFL.com
"Can Drake Maye and the Patriots avenge a humbling Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks in tonight's NFL Kickoff Game? Will the 49ers or Rams prevail in the league's first game in Australia? Check out the Week 1 game picks!
"Can the Texans and Broncos bounce back from uncharacteristic performances in Week 1? Will the Bears and Ravens continue to score points in bunches? Who's on upset watch? Check out the Week 2 game picks!
"Will Ashton Jeanty pile up the scrimmage yards? Could the Bengals upset the Texans? And can George Pickens find the end zone?
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External links- ESPNSep 19, 2026, 12:08 PM15 predictions for NFL Week 2: Upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines and more
Will Ashton Jeanty pile up the scrimmage yards? Could the Bengals upset the Texans? And can George Pickens find the end zone?
- NFL NewsSep 17, 2026, 5:13 PMNFL Week 2 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game - NFL.com
Can the Texans and Broncos bounce back from uncharacteristic performances in Week 1? Will the Bears and Ravens continue to score points in bunches? Who's on upset watch? Check out the Week 2 game picks!
- NFL NewsSep 9, 2026, 5:07 PMNFL Week 1 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game - NFL.com
Can Drake Maye and the Patriots avenge a humbling Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks in tonight's NFL Kickoff Game? Will the 49ers or Rams prevail in the league's first game in Australia? Check out the Week 1 game picks!
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