Football Games Today: Live Schedule, Kickoff Times & Must-Watch Matchups

Whether you’re setting a fantasy lineup, planning an afternoon on the couch, or hunting for the best streaming option, here’s everything you need to know about the football games today, Sunday, September 14, 2025. Early window – 1 p.m. ET • Browns at Ravens (CBS) – Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson renew an AFC North rivalry that always delivers fireworks. • Jaguars at Bengals (CBS) – Trevor Lawrence visits Joe Burrow in the Queen City, a matchup of former No. 1 overall picks. • Giants at Cowboys (FOX) – Dak Prescott faces Daniel Jones; Dallas has won four straight in the series. • Bears at Lions (FOX) – Detroit’s revamped defense tries to corral dual-threat QB Caleb Williams. • Patriots at Dolphins (CBS) – Mac Jones vs. Tua Tagovailoa headlines a battle that often decides second place in the AFC East. Late window – 4:05/4:25 p.m. ET • Chiefs at Eagles (FOX, 4:25) – A Super Bowl LVII rematch featuring Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts; both teams are unbeaten. • Bills at Jets (CBS, 4:25) – Josh Allen faces Sauce Gardner and an upgraded New York defense. • Seahawks at Steelers (CBS, 4:05) – Aaron Rodgers, now in Seattle blue, makes his first trip to Pittsburgh since 2017. • Panthers at Cardinals (FOX, 4:05) – Top-five rookies Drake Maye and Marvin Harrison Jr. square off in the desert. Sunday Night Football – 8:20 p.m. ET • Vikings at Falcons (NBC) – Kirk Cousins returns to Atlanta, where newcomer Michael Penix Jr. is turning heads. How to watch and stream • Cable/satellite: CBS, FOX, NBC carry regional action; check local listings. • Streaming: NFL+ (mobile and tablet), Paramount+ (CBS games), Peacock (SNF), Fox Sports app (FOX-authenticated), and services like YouTube TV or Fubo carry live out-of-market games. • Radio: Westwood One nationwide; SiriusXM NFL Radio offers team-specific channels. Betting nuggets • The Ravens are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home openers. • The Cowboys are favored by 6.5, but New York is 4-0 ATS in its last four road games. • Over/under of 53.5 in Chiefs-Eagles is the week’s highest, fitting two of the league’s top five scoring offenses. Fantasy quick hits • Start Browns RB Nick Chubb—Baltimore surrendered 146 rushing yards last week. • Fade Panthers WR Adam Thielen against an Arizona secondary allowing just 9.1 YPT. • Sleeper: Jets TE Michael Mayer faces a Bills defense that ranks 28th versus tight ends. Injury tracker • Ravens TE Mark Andrews (hamstring) questionable; monitor pre-game inactives. • Giants LT Andrew Thomas (ankle) expected to play, boosting Saquon Barkley’s outlook. • Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill cleared concussion protocol and will be active, per Saturday’s injury report. Why today matters Week 2 historically swings playoff odds by nearly 25 percent for 0-1 teams. Expect urgency from the Jaguars, Patriots, and Seahawks, each trying to avoid an early-season hole. With marquee quarterback duels, divisional grudge matches, and a primetime showdown that could preview January, the football games today promise wall-to-wall drama—and plenty of reasons to keep the remote handy.