The NFL regular season’s Week 12 starts with a game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday, November 20.
The week ends with a matchup between Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.
2025 NFL Week 12 Schedule
NFL Week 12 matchups take place on Thursday, November 20, Sunday, November 23 and Monday, November 24.
Thursday, November 20
| MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | TV | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo @ Houston | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
Sunday, November 23
| MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | TV | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh @ Chicago | 1:00 PM | CBS | Soldier Field, Chicago, IL |
| New England @ Cincinnati | 1:00 PM | CBS | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| NY Giants @ Detroit | 1:00 PM | FOX | Ford Field, Detroit, MI |
| Minnesota @ Green Bay | 1:00 PM | FOX | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
| Seattle @ Tennessee | 1:00 PM | FOX | Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN |
| Indianapolis @ Kansas City | 1:00 PM | CBS | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| NY Jets @ Baltimore | 1:00 PM | CBS | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD |
| Cleveland @ Las Vegas | 4:05 PM | CBS | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV |
| Jacksonville @ Arizona | 4:05 PM | CBS | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ |
| Philadelphia @ Dallas | 4:25 PM | FOX | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| Atlanta @ New Orleans | 4:25 PM | FOX | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| Tampa Bay @ LA Rams | 8:20 PM | NBC | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
Monday, November 24
| MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | TV | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina @ San Francisco | 8:15 PM | ESPN | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
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2025 NFL Week 12 TV Schedule & Streaming Options
NFL Week 12 games will air on Prime Video, NBC, FOX, CBS and ESPN. CBS will show seven games and has the most Week 12 coverage.
FOX will air six games. NBC will broadcast one game. ESPN and Prime Video will each air one game this week.
Check with your TV provider for these channels to watch the Week 12 games.
How to Watch NFL Week 12 Games
CBS Games (7 games): You can watch on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus. Both Essential and Premium plans work.
FOX Games (6 games): You can watch on FOX and stream on fubo, Fox Sports app and YouTube TV.
NBC Game (1 game): You can watch on NBC and stream on Peacock, fubo and NBC Sports app.
ESPN Game (1 game): You can watch on ESPN and stream on ESPN Plus and fubo.
Prime Video (1 game): Thursday Night Football streams only on Amazon Prime Video.
NFL Plus Mobile: All local and primetime games stream on mobile devices.
Week 12 Bye Teams
Four teams have their bye week during Week 12:
- Denver Broncos
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Miami Dolphins
- Washington Commanders
2025 NFL Week 12 Games FAQs
How many games are in NFL Week 12 2025?
Week 12 has 14 games scheduled for 2025. Four teams have a bye week: Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders. The league will feature one Thursday night game, twelve Sunday games and one Monday night game.
Can I watch NFL Week 12 games without cable?
Yes. You can watch Week 12 games without cable through streaming services. Your options include Paramount+ for CBS games, fuboTV for FOX/NBC/CBS games, Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football and ESPN+ for Monday Night Football. YouTube TV offers access to most networks. NFL Plus also provides mobile streaming for local and primetime games.
What is the biggest game of NFL Week 12 2025?
The Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys matchup on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET stands out as one of the most anticipated games. This NFC East rivalry game airs on FOX and could have big playoff implications. Both teams battle for division supremacy.
Are there any international games in Week 12?
No. Week 12 has no international games scheduled for 2025. All 14 games will take place at home stadiums across the United States.
How can I watch out-of-market games in Week 12?
You need NFL Sunday Ticket to watch out-of-market games. YouTube TV has exclusive rights to this service. NFL Sunday Ticket provides access to all Sunday afternoon games that don’t air in your local market. NFL RedZone offers whip-around coverage of all Sunday games as another option.
What time do NFL Week 12 games start on Sunday?
Sunday games in Week 12 start at three different times: 1:00 PM ET with seven games, 4:05 PM ET with two games, 4:25 PM ET with two games and 8:20 PM ET with one game. Football action runs throughout the entire day.
Is there a Thanksgiving game in Week 12 2025?
No. Thanksgiving falls during Week 13 in 2025 on November 27. The traditional Thanksgiving Day games will happen that week, not in Week 12.
Which teams have the most playoff implications in Week 12?
Several Week 12 matchups carry big playoff weight. Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans plays Thursday night. Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys all matter for playoff positioning. These game outcomes could greatly impact playoff seeding and wild card spots.
Are Week 12 game times subject to change?
Yes. Some Week 12 game times may change because of flexible scheduling. The NFL has flexible scheduling rules that allow primetime games to move based on playoff implications and competitive matchups. Always check the official NFL schedule closer to game day for any updates.
