Week 16 of the NFL season is here, and with playoff races heating up across the league, every snap is starting to feel a little more meaningful. The action kicks off Thursday night and rolls through Monday, with marquee matchups, divisional rivalries, and plenty of playoff implications. Here's a full breakdown of the Week 16 schedule, including when and where to catch each game, plus who’s on the call in the broadcast booth.
Let’s dive into the full slate.
Thursday Night Football - Dec. 18
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
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The Rams and Seahawks open the week in a classic NFC West showdown. Expect a physical battle in the trenches and some fireworks from two offenses that know each other well.
Saturday Doubleheader - Dec. 20
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders - 3:00 p.m. MST, FOX
🎙️ Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst)
This NFC East clash features an Eagles team trying to stay in the mix for top seeding, while the Commanders look to play spoiler. Joe Davis and Greg Olsen bring a solid mix of energy and insight to the booth, and Olsen’s ability to break down tight end play is always worth tuning in for.
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears - 6:20 p.m. MST, FOX
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Another chapter in one of the NFL’s oldest rivalries. The Packers and Bears don’t need playoff implications to make this one compelling, but with both teams showing flashes late in the season, this could be a tone-setter for 2026. Expect a hard-fought, cold-weather battle under the lights.
Sunday Early Games - Dec. 21 (11:00 a.m. MST Kickoffs)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers - FOX
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns - CBS
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins - CBS
Three early kickoffs with plenty to watch. The Bills-Browns matchup could have major AFC Wild Card implications, while the Bengals-Dolphins tilt features two offenses that can light up the scoreboard when they’re clicking. Don’t sleep on Bucs-Panthers either-divisional games have a way of tightening up, no matter the records.
Sunday Late Games - Dec. 21 (2:05 p.m. MST Kickoffs)
Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals - FOX
Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos - FOX
🎙️ Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Jason McCourty (analyst)
The late afternoon slate brings some intriguing matchups. The Jaguars and Broncos are both in the thick of the AFC playoff picture, and this one could come down to which defense can force a key turnover late. With Catalon, Davis, and McCourty on the call, viewers can expect a sharp, detailed look at both sides of the ball.
Sunday Night Football - Dec. 21
New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens - 6:20 p.m. MST, NBC
🎙️ Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst)
This prime-time matchup features two franchises with rich postseason histories. The Ravens have been one of the most balanced teams all season, while the Patriots are looking to play spoiler and finish the year strong. Tirico and Collinsworth bring the kind of big-game energy and breakdowns that elevate Sunday Night Football.
Monday Night Football - Dec. 22
San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts - 6:15 p.m. MST, ESPN
🎙️ Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst)
Week 16 wraps up with a cross-conference clash that could have major playoff implications on both sides. The 49ers’ physical style meets a Colts team that’s been scrappy all season. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are no strangers to high-stakes football, and they’ll have plenty to dissect in this one.
As we head into the final stretch of the regular season, every game matters just a little more. Whether you're watching for playoff positioning, young quarterbacks developing, or just the love of the game, Week 16 is packed with storylines worth following-and voices in the booth that help bring it all to life.