NFL Week 4 Schedule 2026: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The NFL Week 4 schedule 2026 runs from Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 5. All 16 games are set, every kickoff time is final, and all 32 teams play because bye weeks do not start until Week 5.
The Browns opened the week with a 27 to 24 Thursday night win over the Steelers. The Colts and Commanders play in London on Sunday morning, the unbeaten Chiefs visit the unbeaten Raiders in the late window, and Falcons at Saints closes it out on Monday night.
NFL Week 4 2026 at a Glance
| Dates | Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Games | 16, no teams on bye |
| Thursday night | Final: Browns 27, Steelers 24 (Prime Video) |
| London game | Colts at Commanders, 9:30 AM ET, NFL Network |
| Game of the week | Chiefs (3-0) at Raiders (3-0), 4:25 PM ET, CBS |
| Sunday night | Lions at Panthers, 8:20 PM ET, NBC and Peacock |
| Monday night | Falcons at Saints, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN |
| Division games | 4: Steelers at Browns, Patriots at Bills, Chiefs at Raiders, Falcons at Saints |
NFL Week 4 Schedule 2026: All 16 Games, Times and TV
All times are Eastern and match the official NFL.com Week 4 schedule. Records are as of kickoff for each game. Sunday night flexible scheduling begins in Week 5, so no Week 4 game can move.
Thursday, October 1
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers (2-1) at Browns (2-1) Final: Browns 27, Steelers 24 | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland |
Sunday, October 4
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts (1-2) at Commanders (1-2) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London |
| Titans (0-3) at Ravens (2-1) | 1:00 PM | CBS | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore |
| Patriots (1-2) at Bills (3-0) | 1:00 PM | CBS | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park |
| Jets (1-2) at Bears (2-1) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Soldier Field, Chicago |
| Jaguars (2-1) at Bengals (2-1) | 1:00 PM | CBS | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati |
| Cowboys (1-2) at Texans (0-3) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Reliant Stadium, Houston |
| Cardinals (1-2) at Giants (2-1) | 1:00 PM | CBS | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Rams (1-2) at Eagles (2-1) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Packers (1-2) at Buccaneers (0-3) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa |
| Dolphins (0-3) at Vikings (3-0) | 4:05 PM | FOX | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| Chiefs (3-0) at Raiders (3-0) | 4:25 PM | CBS | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas |
| Chargers (0-3) at Seahawks (2-1) | 4:25 PM | CBS | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Broncos (2-1) at 49ers (3-0) | 4:25 PM | CBS | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Lions (2-1) at Panthers (1-2) | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
Monday, October 5
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons (1-2) at Saints (1-2) | 8:15 PM | ESPN | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans |
Planning a pool? Grab the free NFL Week 4 pick em sheet or browse the full 2026 NFL schedule.
How to Watch NFL Week 4 2026: TV Channels and Streaming
CBS has the biggest share of the week with seven games, including all three 4:25 PM kickoffs. FOX has five, including the only 4:05 PM game.
| Network | Games | Stream it on |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | 7 | Paramount+ |
| FOX | 5 | FOX One |
| Prime Video | 1 (TNF) | Prime Video |
| NFL Network | 1 (London) | NFL+ |
| NBC | 1 (SNF) | Peacock |
| ESPN | 1 (MNF) | ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited |
- Thursday: Thursday Night Football streamed on Prime Video with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit on the call. Fans in the Pittsburgh and Cleveland markets also had it on local TV.
- Sunday afternoon: local CBS and FOX games stream on Paramount+ and FOX One. YouTube TV with NFL Sunday Ticket is the only legal way to see out of market games.
- Sunday night: Sunday Night Football airs on NBC and streams on Peacock.
- Monday night: Monday Night Football is on ESPN. Streaming needs ESPN Unlimited or a TV provider login.
- On your phone: NFL+ carries local and prime time games on phones and tablets, plus the NFL Network London game.
NFL Week 4 2026 Storylines to Watch
Chiefs at Raiders is the only unbeaten matchup. Both teams are 3-0, and the winner leaves Week 4 alone atop the AFC West. Patrick Mahomes is 13 and 2 in his career against the Raiders and has never lost to them in Las Vegas (7 and 0).
London opens its 2026 run. Colts at Commanders is the first of three NFL London games this season. Kickoff is 2:30 PM in the UK. Washington is the home team, and both clubs won their first game in Week 3: Indianapolis beat Houston 19 to 17 and Washington edged Seattle 33 to 31.
Five teams are still perfect and five are winless. The Bills, Chiefs, Raiders, Vikings and 49ers are 3-0. The Dolphins, Titans, Texans, Chargers and Buccaneers are 0-3. Only one of those five, Miami, faces a perfect team this week.
Four division games. Cleveland took the early AFC North lead on Thursday when Andre Szmyt hit a 56 yard field goal with 10 seconds left. The Browns are 3-1 and the Steelers fall to 2-2. Patriots at Bills, Chiefs at Raiders and Falcons at Saints are the other three.
New names on the stadium list. The Bills now play at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, and Houston’s home is Reliant Stadium again after NRG restored the original name in August 2026.
Key Injuries and Quarterback Changes for Week 4
- Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb and is out at least three weeks. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels starts against Green Bay.
- Bears: Caleb Williams (hamstring) is ruled out for a second straight game. Tyson Bagent is expected to start against the Jets after Case Keenum led a 27 to 7 win over the Eagles in Week 3.
- Commanders: Jayden Daniels (elbow) is ruled out for London. Marcus Mariota makes his second straight start.
- Giants: Jaxson Dart is out for the regular season after knee surgery. Jameis Winston is the starter.
- Dolphins: De’Von Achane tore his ACL and is out for the season.
- Also out: Justin Jefferson (ankle), Breece Hall (quad), Nick Bosa, Keenan Allen, plus Eagles DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. Mike Evans (ribs) and Terry McLaurin (hamstring) are questionable.
Injury statuses change daily, so check the official NFL injury report before kickoff. For the teams resting next week, see the NFL bye weeks 2026 list.
NFL Week 4 Schedule 2026 FAQs
When does NFL Week 4 start and end in 2026?
Week 4 starts Thursday, October 1 with Steelers at Browns and ends Monday, October 5 with Falcons at Saints.
How many games are in NFL Week 4 2026?
There are 16 games and no bye teams. All 32 teams play. The first byes arrive in Week 5 for the Panthers and Chiefs.
Who won Thursday Night Football in Week 4?
The Browns beat the Steelers 27 to 24 at Huntington Bank Field on Prime Video. Andre Szmyt kicked a 56 yard field goal with 10 seconds left.
What time is the Colts vs Commanders London game?
Kickoff is 9:30 AM ET, 2:30 PM UK time, on Sunday, October 4 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It airs on NFL Network and streams on NFL+.
Who plays on Sunday Night Football in Week 4?
The Lions visit the Panthers at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
What is the Monday Night Football game in Week 4?
The Falcons play the Saints at Caesars Superdome at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN. Both teams are 1-2.
Which Week 4 game has two unbeaten teams?
Chiefs at Raiders at 4:25 PM ET on CBS. Both teams are 3-0 and the winner takes sole control of the AFC West.
How can I stream NFL Week 4 games without cable?
Use Prime Video for Thursday, Paramount+ for CBS, FOX One for FOX, Peacock for Sunday night and ESPN Unlimited for Monday night. YouTube TV with Sunday Ticket covers out of market Sunday games, and NFL+ covers local games on mobile.
The NFL Week 4 schedule 2026 packs a London kickoff, an unbeaten AFC West showdown and four division games into five days, with no teams on bye. Save this page for kickoff times and channels, then check the NFL Week 5 schedule for what comes next.
Last updated October 4, 2026. Schedule, scores and injury statuses cross checked with NFL.com and team sites.
