We’re truly living in a golden era of NFL football. A league with more parity and more star quarterbacks than ever before is scheduling like it. The NFL has branched out into new time slots, new days of the week, new methods for airing games. There are more good games and more ways to watch them than ever before. Still, there’s something so satisfying about a good Sunday slate. It’s fun to watch football on Thursdays, Fridays, and Mondays, but it’s tough to beat the OG. In honor of that, here are some of my favorite matchups we’ll see on Sundays — and an epic doubleheader on a December Saturday — this year on FOX.
Vikings at Seahawks: Week 13, 4:05 p.m. ET
I wish this game was happening a bit earlier in the season, before we had a clear idea of what these teams were going to be. Sam Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record last season, and now the guarantees on his Seahawks contract are more than the rest of his career earnings combined. How will he live up to that anticipation, and how will his 2025 compare to J.J. McCarthy, who will (presumably) lead the Vikings into Seattle at the end of November? This should be a really fun look at who’s handling the breakup better.
Eagles at Cowboys: Week 12, 4:25 p.m. ET (AGOTW)
It’ll be hard to top the anticipation sitting on their Week 1 kickoff game in Philadelphia, but the return matchup in this rivalry is still juicy. Either the Cowboys or Eagles have won the NFC East in eight of the past 10 seasons. Even with Washington’s emergence, it’s a good bet this is going to be a crucial game for playoff standing.
Lions at Bengals: Week 5, 4:25 p.m. ET (AGOTW)
The only other time Joe Burrow has played the Lions, they were 0-6 during an abysmal 2021 season. This time, Detroit comes to Cincinnati as one of the most complete teams in the league and a Super Bowl favorite. Sounds like a perfect time for the Bengals to announce themselves as legitimate in 2025. On the first Sunday in October, this is a big chance for both teams to make a statement about where they stand.
Eagles at Chiefs: Week 2, 4:25 p.m. ET (AGOTW)
It’s a popular answer for a reason, because who doesn’t want to see the two best teams in the league face off again? The Eagles were the better team on Super Bowl Sunday, but I’m positive the entire Chiefs organization is desperate to prove they weren’t as overmatched as they looked that evening. If this game was later in the season, it wouldn’t intrigue me as much. There are too many variables, too many things that can change as the season wears on. But in Week 2, when both teams are still likely to be fairly healthy? Sign me up.
In conclusion, the NFL’s schedule this year promises to deliver some unforgettable matchups that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With star quarterbacks leading the way, intense rivalries, and high stakes games, football enthusiasts are in for a treat. Whether it’s a showdown between powerhouse teams or a battle for division supremacy, Sundays (and a special Saturday doubleheader) are set to be action-packed and full of excitement. So grab your snacks, settle in front of the TV, and get ready for some epic NFL showdowns.
