PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 12: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the … More
With the 2025-2026 NFL schedule officially revealed, so too were the dates and time slots of various marquee matchups throughout the upcoming season.
Former champions such as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be gracing the primetime spotlight multiple times during the calendar year. However, they are just two of many NFL organizations that feature key late season matchups that potentially can feature playoff implication.
Monday Night Football (Week 10): Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 12: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms … More
A rematch of last season’s NFC Wild Card Game pitts the reigning super bowl champion Eagles versus the young upstart Green Bay Packers during the second week of November. The game will be Philly’s first matchup following its Week 9 bye and a potential tone setter to begin the second half of its regular season.
Sunday Night Football (Week 11): Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 31: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball and is … More
The Eagles will draw a primetime game for a second consecutive week in a matchup between the NFC’s reigning top overall seed from a season ago. The projected heavyweight fight could feature major postseason positioning while also serving as a playoff preview.
Sunday Night Football (Week 12): Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Baker Mayfield #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a … More
In a matchup against two reigning division winners, Baker Mayfield gets to go against his former team in the Rams who arguably resuscitated his professional career. On the implications front, Tampa Bay and Los Angeles will likely be jockeying for important postseason positioning.
Thursday Night Football (Week 13): Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles in … More
Cincinnati and Baltimore meet for the first time in 2025 as the nightcap to an intriguing day of Thanksgiving football. The two AFC North rivals are division favorites this upcoming season and will likely be fighting for first-place in a crucial primetime matchup.
Sunday Night Football (Week 14) Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City … More
A rematch of last season’s divisional playoff matchup features two potential conference playoff factors. For Kansas City, it’ll be the team’s last Sunday Night Football matchup of the year.
Thursday Night Football (Week 15) Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 03: KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball to score … More
The Bucs and Falcons will hold its second divisional matchup between each other in Week 15 with potential division title stakes on the line. Last year, the two had an epic barnburner showdown that saw Atlanta pull away with a Week 5 36-30 victory in last year’s Thursday Night Football matchup.
Thursday Night Football (Week 16): Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 03: Kamren Kinchens #26 of the Los Angeles Rams scores a fourth … More
Last season, the Seahawks and Rams were in a close-knit battle for the NFC West title, before the Rams ultimately came away victorious. This year, the two will meet for the second and final time in a matchup that may decide the division.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kambuibomani/2025/05/15/2025-2026-nfl-schedule-key-primetime-matchups-late-in-the-season/