If you’re feeling a certain crispness in the air, it’s probably because NFL football has returned!
Okay, NFL preseason football… but… ya know… football is football. Thursday night delivered three games as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts, the Philadelphia Eagles were victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders game ended in a 23-23 tie.
The Eagles’ backups showcased some starting talent as QB 2 Tanner McKee torched Cincy’s defense, going 20-25 with two TDs and adding a rushing touchdown. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase were already in midseason form, with Burrow completing nine out of ten passes and throwing for two TDs, and Chase adding 77 yards on four receptions.
Sunday Night Football officially begins Sunday, September 7 when the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Is there a Sunday Night Football preseason game on tonight? Great question.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Sunday Night Football On Tonight (August 10)?
Nope. There’s no Sunday Night Football game on tonight.
When Does The Next NFL Preseason Game Air?
Week 2 begins on Friday, August 15 with an NFL Network doubleheader. The first game is a battle between the Titans and Falcons (7:00 p.m. ET), while game two features the Seahawks hosting the Chiefs (10:00 p.m. ET).
When Does Sunday Night Football Start?
The first (and only) Sunday night preseason game airs Sunday, August 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX when the Bills and Bears collide in Chicago.
The first regular season Sunday Night Football game takes place on Sunday, September 7 when the Bill host the Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Sunday Night Football 2025 Schedule:
- Week 1 (September 7): Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 2 (September 14): Atlanta Falcons @ Minnesota Vikings (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 3 (September 21): Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Giants (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 4 (September 28): Green Bay Packers @ Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 5 (October 5): New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 6 (October 12): Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 7 (October 19): Atlanta Falcons @ San Francisco 49ers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 8 (October 26): Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 9 (November 2): Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Commanders (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 10 (November 9): Pittsburgh Steelers @ Los Angeles Chargers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 11 (November 16): Detroit Lions @Philadelphia Eagles (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 12 (November 23): Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Rams (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 13 (November 30): Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 14 (December 7): Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 15 (December 14): Minnesota Vikings @ Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 16 (December 21): Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Week 17 (December 28): Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)