The 2026 NFL Week 3 schedule features a full slate of games from Thursday, September 24 through Monday, September 28, including several intriguing conference matchups, Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football.
Week 3 began Thursday night with the Atlanta Falcons defeating the Green Bay Packers 35-14. The action continues Sunday, September 27, with 14 games before the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears close out the week Monday night.
Here is the complete NFL Week 3 schedule for the 2026 season, with kickoff times listed in Eastern Time (ET).
Thursday Night Football – September 24
Atlanta Falcons 35, Green Bay Packers 14 — Final
Atlanta opened Week 3 with an impressive road victory over Green Bay on Thursday Night Football.
NFL Week 3 Sunday Schedule – September 27
1:00 PM ET Games
Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins — 1:00 PM ET
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs travel to South Florida for an AFC matchup against the Dolphins.
Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns — 1:00 PM ET
The Panthers head to Cleveland for an interconference matchup with the Browns.
Tennessee Titans at New York Giants — 1:00 PM ET
Tennessee visits New York as the Giants look to navigate their quarterback situation following Jaxson Dart’s injury.
New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars — 1:00 PM ET
The Patriots travel to Jacksonville for an AFC showdown against the Jaguars.
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills — 1:00 PM ET
The Chargers and Bills meet in one of the more notable AFC matchups on the Week 3 schedule.
New York Jets at Detroit Lions — 1:00 PM ET
The Jets travel to Detroit to face the Lions in an AFC-NFC matchup.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts — 1:00 PM ET
Houston and Indianapolis meet in an important early-season AFC South divisional game.
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders — 1:00 PM ET
Seattle travels across the country to take on Washington.
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1:00 PM ET
The Bengals and Steelers renew their AFC North rivalry in Pittsburgh.
NFL Week 3 Late Afternoon Games
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers — 4:05 PM ET
Arizona travels to San Francisco for an NFC West divisional matchup.
Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 4:05 PM ET
The Vikings head to Tampa Bay for an NFC matchup against the Buccaneers.
Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints — 4:25 PM ET
Las Vegas travels to New Orleans for a late-afternoon matchup with the Saints.
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys — 4:25 PM ET
Baltimore and Dallas meet in one of the biggest games on Sunday’s schedule.
Sunday Night Football – September 27
Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos — 8:20 PM ET
The Rams travel to Denver to face the Broncos on Sunday Night Football, closing out Sunday’s Week 3 action.
Monday Night Football – September 28
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears — 8:15 PM ET
Week 3 concludes with the Eagles visiting the Bears on Monday Night Football.
2026 NFL Week 3 Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 24 | Falcons at Packers | Final: ATL 35-14 |
| Sept. 27 | Chiefs at Dolphins | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Panthers at Browns | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Titans at Giants | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Patriots at Jaguars | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Chargers at Bills | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Jets at Lions | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Texans at Colts | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Seahawks at Commanders | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Bengals at Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Cardinals at 49ers | 4:05 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Vikings at Buccaneers | 4:05 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Raiders at Saints | 4:25 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Ravens at Cowboys | 4:25 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Rams at Broncos | 8:20 PM |
| Sept. 28 | Eagles at Bears | 8:15 PM |
What Are the Biggest Games in NFL Week 3?
There are several games worth watching closely during Week 3. Chiefs-Dolphins provides an AFC matchup featuring two high-profile offenses, while Chargers-Bills could carry early playoff implications.
The divisional games also stand out. Bengals-Steelers renews one of the AFC North’s biggest rivalries, while Texans-Colts could prove important in the AFC South standings.
The prime-time schedule finishes with the Rams visiting the Broncos on Sunday Night Football and the Eagles facing the Bears on Monday Night Football.
When Does NFL Week 3 Start?
NFL Week 3 of the 2026 season began on Thursday, September 24, with Falcons vs. Packers.
The majority of the schedule will be played Sunday, September 27, before Week 3 concludes on Monday, September 28.
When Is Monday Night Football in Week 3?
The Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup is:
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears — Monday, September 28 at 8:15 PM ET.
2026 NFL Week 3 Schedule: What to Know
NFL Week 3 provides football throughout the weekend, with 16 total games spread across Thursday, Sunday and Monday.
With divisional rivalries, major AFC matchups and two prime-time games still ahead, Week 3 could begin providing a clearer picture of which teams are emerging as contenders early in the 2026 NFL season.