NFL Week 3 starts with the Miami Dolphins heading to Buffalo to face the Bills at Highmark Stadium on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The week wraps up on Monday night as the Detroit Lions take on the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on September 22.
2025 NFL Week 3 Schedule
Games will take place on Thursday, September 18, Sunday, September 21, and Monday, September 22. All times are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Thursday, September 18, 2025
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins @ Bills | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | Highmark Stadium, Buffalo |
Sunday, September 21, 2025
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts @ Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS | Nissan Stadium, Nashville |
| Steelers @ Patriots | 1:00 PM | FOX | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| Jets @ Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa |
| Raiders @ Commanders | 1:00 PM | FOX | FedExField, Landover |
| Rams @ Eagles | 1:00 PM | FOX | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Falcons @ Panthers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
| Bengals @ Vikings | 1:00 PM | FOX | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| Texans @ Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS | EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville |
| Packers @ Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX | Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland |
| Broncos @ Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Saints @ Seahawks | 4:05 PM | FOX | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Cardinals @ 49ers | 4:25 PM | FOX | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Cowboys @ Bears | 4:25 PM | CBS | Soldier Field, Chicago |
| Chiefs @ Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
Monday, September 22, 2025
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions @ Ravens | 8:15 PM | ESPN | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore |
2025 NFL Week 3 TV Schedule
You’ll find Week 3 games across CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and Prime Video. CBS and FOX show most of Sunday’s early games. FOX and CBS also split the late afternoon slots. NBC takes Sunday night. ESPN airs the Monday night game. Prime Video handles the Thursday night stream.
2025 NFL Week 3 FAQs:
Who plays the first game in Week 3?
The Dolphins and Bills open Week 3 on Thursday night in Buffalo.
Monday Night Football game for Week 3?
Lions visit the Ravens on Monday night at M&T Bank Stadium.
Which network airs the Sunday night game?
NBC shows Sunday Night Football. Chiefs face the Giants this week.
How many games are in Week 3?
There are 16 total matchups.
Where can I watch these games?
Games will be on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and Prime Video. You can also stream with services like NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or FuboTV.
What’s the top game to watch this week?
Chiefs vs. Giants and Rams vs. Eagles are two must-see matchups.