NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 runs from Thursday, October 8 to Monday, October 12. There are 15 games because the Panthers and Chiefs take the first bye weeks of the season. All kickoff times below are Eastern.
Schedule change: On September 29 the NFL moved Bears at Packers from 4:25 PM to 1:00 PM ET. It stays on FOX. The table below includes the new time.
NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 at a Glance
| Dates | Thursday, October 8 to Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Games | 15 (1 Thursday, 13 Sunday, 1 Monday) |
| Bye teams | Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs |
| London game | Eagles at Jaguars, 9:30 AM ET, NFL Network |
| Thursday Night Football | Buccaneers at Cowboys, 8:15 PM ET, Prime Video |
| Sunday Night Football | Ravens at Falcons, 8:20 PM ET, NBC |
| Monday Night Football | Bills at Rams, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN and ABC |
| Division games | 5 |
NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026: All 15 Games
Subtract one hour for Central, two for Mountain and three for Pacific.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers at Cowboys | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
Sunday, October 11, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles at Jaguars | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London |
| Bears at Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX | Lambeau Field, Green Bay |
| Bengals at Dolphins | 1:00 PM | FOX | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Vikings at Saints | 1:00 PM | FOX | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans |
| Giants at Commanders | 1:00 PM | FOX | Northwest Stadium, Landover |
| Raiders at Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| Browns at Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Colts at Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh |
| Texans at Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS | Nissan Stadium, Nashville |
| Broncos at Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 49ers at Seahawks | 4:25 PM | FOX | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Lions at Cardinals | 4:25 PM | FOX | State Farm Stadium, Glendale |
| Ravens at Falcons | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Monday, October 12, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills at Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
Planning ahead? See the NFL Week 4 schedule, the NFL Week 6 schedule or the full 2026 NFL schedule.
Week 5 TV Channels and Streaming
FOX has six games this week, including Bears at Packers in the early window and 49ers at Seahawks at 4:25 PM. CBS has five. Your local station decides which Sunday afternoon game you see.
| Network | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | 6 | Four 1:00 PM games, two 4:25 PM games |
| CBS | 5 | Four 1:00 PM games, Broncos at Chargers at 4:05 PM |
| NBC | 1 | Sunday Night Football, Ravens at Falcons |
| ESPN and ABC | 1 | Monday Night Football, Bills at Rams |
| NFL Network | 1 | London, Eagles at Jaguars |
| Prime Video | 1 | Thursday Night Football, Buccaneers at Cowboys |
Ways to stream Week 5 without cable:
- CBS games: Paramount+, any plan.
- FOX games: FOX One, $19.99 a month.
- Sunday night: Peacock Premium ($12.99 a month) simulcasts NBC.
- Thursday night: Prime Video, included with Prime.
- Monday night and London: ESPN Unlimited ($31.99 a month) carries ESPN and now NFL Network. The cheaper ESPN Select plan does not. ABC airs Monday night free over the air.
- Phone or tablet: NFL+ ($6.99 a month) streams local and prime time games, including London.
- Out of market Sunday games: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube or YouTube TV.
Week 5 Bye Teams
- Carolina Panthers (2 and 2 after Week 4)
- Kansas City Chiefs (4 and 0 after Week 4)
Week 5 is the earliest bye slot in 2026. Byes run through Week 14, with none in Week 12. Kansas City is one of three unbeaten teams, so fantasy managers lose Chiefs starters this week. See all 32 dates in our NFL bye weeks 2026 guide.
NFL Week 5 Storylines to Watch
Bears at Packers loses its national slot. The league moved it to 1:00 PM ET on September 29 with Caleb Williams out. Williams strained his right hamstring (Grade 2) against Minnesota on September 20 and will miss a third straight game. Tyson Bagent makes his second straight start. Chicago won both games Williams has missed and is 3 and 1, while Green Bay is 2 and 2. This is the most played rivalry in NFL history, dating back to 1921.
Back to back London weekends. Eagles at Jaguars follows the Week 4 game at the same stadium, where the Colts beat the Commanders 30 to 13. Jacksonville (3 and 1) hosts Philadelphia (2 and 2). Kickoff is 2:30 PM UK time. Jacksonville stays in London and hosts Houston at Wembley in Week 6. More on the NFL London games.
Two unbeaten teams on the road. The 49ers (4 and 0) visit the defending champion Seahawks (3 and 1) in the late window, and the Vikings (4 and 0) play at New Orleans (1 and 3). Buffalo (3 and 1) closes the week at the Rams (2 and 2).
Five division games. Bears at Packers, 49ers at Seahawks, Giants at Commanders, Texans at Titans and Broncos at Chargers. Texans at Titans is a meeting of 0 and 4 teams, so one of them gets a first win. The Chargers, Dolphins and Buccaneers are also 0 and 4 and all play this week.
Two games at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers host Denver on Sunday afternoon and the Rams host Buffalo on Monday night.
Last season at the current Nissan Stadium. The Titans move into their new enclosed stadium next door in 2027, so Texans at Titans is one of the final games at the old building.
NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 FAQs
How many games are in NFL Week 5 2026?
Fifteen. There is one game on Thursday, 13 on Sunday and one on Monday. The Panthers and Chiefs are on bye.
When does NFL Week 5 start and end in 2026?
Week 5 starts Thursday, October 8 with Buccaneers at Cowboys and ends Monday, October 12 with Bills at Rams.
Which teams are on bye in NFL Week 5 2026?
The Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs. They are the first byes of the 2026 season.
What time is Bears vs Packers in Week 5?
Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 PM ET (noon Central) on FOX at Lambeau Field. The NFL moved it from 4:25 PM ET on September 29. Tyson Bagent starts for Chicago because Caleb Williams is out with a hamstring injury.
Who plays in London in NFL Week 5?
The Eagles face the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 11 at 9:30 AM ET, which is 2:30 PM in London. It airs on NFL Network and NFL+. Jacksonville is the home team.
What are the prime time games in NFL Week 5?
Thursday: Buccaneers at Cowboys, 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. Sunday: Ravens at Falcons, 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Monday: Bills at Rams, 8:15 PM ET on ESPN and ABC.
How can I watch NFL Week 5 without cable?
Use Paramount+ for CBS, FOX One for FOX, Peacock for Sunday night, Prime Video for Thursday night and ESPN Unlimited for Monday night and the NFL Network London game. An antenna gets local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games free. Out of market Sunday games need NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube.
Can NFL Week 5 kickoff times still change?
Unlikely. The league already made its Week 5 change by moving Bears at Packers to 1:00 PM ET, and the 12 day notice window for flexing Sunday night has passed, so Ravens at Falcons stays on NBC.
That is the full NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026: 15 games, a London kickoff, the first two byes and a new 1:00 PM start for Bears at Packers. Running a pool? Grab the free printable NFL Week 5 pick’em sheet before picks lock on Thursday night.
Last updated: October 6, 2026
