The National Football League's opening weekend will feature two significant matchups on Sunday, September 13, with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Washington Commanders and the Las Vegas Raiders welcoming the Miami Dolphins. Both games are scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. EST kickoff.
Commanders vs. Eagles
The contest at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia will pit the reigning Super Bowl LIX champions, the Eagles, against the Commanders. All eyes will be on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, whose performance is anticipated after a strong rookie season, which was later impacted by injuries including a knee sprain, hamstring strain, and elbow dislocation that caused him to miss games in 2025. The Eagles will be led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley. The team has also added wide receivers Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore to their roster. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
Dolphins vs. Raiders
In another notable Week 1 game, the Miami Dolphins will travel to Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, to face the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders, under new head coach Klint Kubiak, will start veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, opting against starting rookie Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who remains the backup. The Dolphins, meanwhile, are without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel, who have moved to other teams. The Miami team will rely on quarterback Malik Willis and running back De’Von Achane. This game will also be televised on FOX.
Both games are available to stream via live TV services. Sling TV offers a Select plan that includes FOX for $19.99 per month, with a Blue plan option available for $45.99 per month that also includes FOX.