The NFL schedule today, Sunday, October 18, 2026, features 12 Week 6 games, starting with the Houston Texans facing the Jacksonville Jaguars in London at 9:30 a.m. ET. Seven games follow at 1 p.m., with three late-afternoon matchups before the Dallas Cowboys visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football.
Here’s the complete schedule, including kickoff times and TV channels. All times are Eastern.
NFL Games Today: Full Schedule and TV Channels
| Kickoff time (ET) | Game | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — London | NFL Network |
| 1 p.m. | Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons | FOX |
| 1 p.m. | Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns | FOX |
| 1 p.m. | Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts | FOX |
| 1 p.m. | New Orleans Saints at New York Giants | FOX |
| 1 p.m. | Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles | CBS |
| 1 p.m. | New York Jets at New England Patriots | CBS |
| 1 p.m. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CBS |
| 4:05 p.m. | Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams | FOX |
| 4:25 p.m. | Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders | CBS |
| 4:25 p.m. | Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs | CBS |
| 8:20 p.m. | Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers | NBC / Peacock |
Schedule and broadcast listings: Pro Football Network and Tom’s Guide.
What Time Does NFL Football Start Today?
Sunday’s first NFL game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET, when the Texans and Jaguars meet in London on NFL Network. That’s 8:30 a.m. Central and 6:30 a.m. Pacific.
The early afternoon window begins at 1 p.m. ET, with seven games split between FOX and CBS. Those matchups include Ravens–Browns, Jets–Patriots and Steelers–Buccaneers.
Which NFL Games Are on This Afternoon?
The late-afternoon schedule begins with the Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams at 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX.
Two CBS games follow at 4:25 p.m. ET: the Buffalo Bills visit the Las Vegas Raiders, while the Los Angeles Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC West matchup.
FOX and CBS afternoon broadcasts vary by market, so check your local listings to confirm which games are available in your area.
Who Plays Sunday Night Football Tonight?
The Dallas Cowboys play at the Green Bay Packers tonight. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET, with coverage on NBC and Peacock.
For viewers elsewhere in the United States, that’s 7:20 p.m. Central, 6:20 p.m. Mountain and 5:20 p.m. Pacific.
NFL Schedule Today: Frequently Asked Questions
How many NFL games are on today?
There are 12 NFL games scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, across the morning, early afternoon, late afternoon and Sunday night windows.
Is there an NFL game in London today?
Yes. The Houston Texans face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network.
What channels are showing NFL games today?
Today’s games air on NFL Network, FOX, CBS and NBC. The Sunday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Packers is also available on Peacock.