What NFL Games Are Being Played Today?
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If you’re a diehard football fan, you’re probably wondering what NFL games are being played today. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Check out our list of today’s matchups, complete with start times and TV listings.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season.
The NFL today is divided into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC), consisting of sixteen teams; and the National Football Conference (NFC), with sixteen teams. Each conference has four divisions that are further divided into four groups. East, West, North, and South. The AFC is made up of the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and San Diego Chargers in the West; the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans in the South; and the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers in the North. The NFC is composed of Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Redskins in the East; Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings ,andChicago Bearsin the North; Atlanta Falcons ,Carolina Panthers ,New Orleans Saints ,and Tampa Bay Buccaneers inthe South;and Arizona Cardinals ,Los Angeles Rams ,San Francisco 49ers ,and Seattle Seahawks inthe West
NFL Games Today
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. Today, let’s take a look at the NFL games that are being played.
Packers at Vikings
The Packers and Vikings will face off today in a critical NFC matchup. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot, so this game is sure to be a tough one. The Packers are coming off a big win against the 49ers, while the Vikings are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Seahawks. Who will come out on top in this crucial matchup? Tune in to find out!
Texans at Jaguars
In the NFL, the Texans will take on the Jaguars at 1pm EST. This game will be televised on CBS.
Ravens at Browns
The Baltimore Ravens are on the road today as they take on the Cleveland Browns. This is always a tough game for the Ravens, as the Browns always seem to give them a good fight. The Ravens will need to be at their best if they want to come out of this game with a win.
Steelers at Bengals
The Steelers and Bengals will meet for the 115th time on Sunday, with Pittsburgh owning a 67-45-2 advantage in the all-time series that dates back to 1933. The Steelers have won six straight games in the series, including a 24-16 victory over Cincinnati in Week 14 of last season.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has struggled against the Bengals throughout his career, posting a 12-15 record against Cincinnati. He has also thrown 20 interceptions – his most against any team in the NFL. Chad Henne will get the start for Pittsburgh on Sunday after Roethlisberger was placed on injured reserve earlier this week with an elbow injury.
The Bengals are coming off a 27-3 loss to the Browns in Cleveland last week and will look to get back on track at home against their AFC North rivals. Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton has fared well against the Steelers throughout his career, posting an 8-7 record while throwing 23 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions.
Panthers at Buccaneers
The Carolina Panthers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC South battle on Sunday, December 2 at Raymond James Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox in select areas (coverage map here). If the game is out of your market, it can be watched on NFL Game Pass, which requires a subscription.
The Panthers (6-6) are coming off a 34-31 overtime win over the Seahawks in Week 13. Carolina was down 31-24 with under two minutes remaining in regulation, but quarterback Cam Newton led the team on a scoring drive to force overtime. Newton then found wide receiver Devin Funchess for a go-ahead touchdown in the extra period. The win put the Panthers back in first place in the NFC South, one game ahead of the Saints and Falcons.
The Buccaneers (4-8) are coming off a 24-21 loss to the Packers in Week 13. Tampa Bay blew a 21-10 lead with under five minutes remaining and allowed Green Bay to score two touchdowns in the span of less than two minutes. The Bucs have now lost four straight games and are all but out of playoff contention.
Chiefs at Raiders
The Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, meet the Raiders, led by quarterback Derek Carr, in an AFC West matchup in NFL Week 11 action on Sunday, November 22, 2020 (11/22/20) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of fuboTV.
Eagles at Giants
The Eagles are set to take on the Giants today in what promises to be an exciting game. Both teams are coming off of wins, and they will be looking to build on that momentum. The Eagles are led by quarterback Carson Wentz, who has thrown for over 300 yards in each of his last two games. The Giants will be looking to contain him with their stout defense, which is ranked second in the NFL. This should be a great game between two evenly matched teams.
Conclusion
All in all, there are some great games being played today. There are a few that stand out among the rest though. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New England Patriots in what should be a close game. The Green Bay Packers take on the Minnesota Vikings in what could be a high-scoring affair. Lastly, the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Seattle Seahawks in what promises to be a hard-fought battle.