2025 NFL Schedule Release: Sunday Night Football games for the upcoming season

The 2025 NFL schedule was officially released on Wednesday, May 14th. We now know exactly what we’re looking at for the upcoming season, so you can expect our NFL betting coverage to ramp up significantly. We’re going to have a ton of written content as the season gets closer and closer, and that includes our VSiN 2025 NFL Betting Guide — which is coming early this summer. We’re also going to be talking NFL regularly on our live VSiN programming. Below, you’re going to find all of the Sunday Night Football games for the 2025 NFL season, and it all begins with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Baltimore Ravens in a big AFC tilt.

Week 1: Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills (-1.5, 51.5) – NBC

In a rematch of one of last year’s AFC Divisional Round matchups, the Bills will host the Ravens for a Sunday night showdown. That game ended with Buffalo winning 27-25, but it was incredibly dramatic. The Bills had a 27-19 lead with 5:12 remaining in the game, but the Ravens did find the end zone in the final two minutes. Lamar Jackson found Isaiah Likely on a 24-yard touchdown, and Baltimore then set up for a two-point conversion to tie the game. But Mark Andrews ended up dropping an easy score, and Buffalo held on. All of that should add some intrigue heading into Week 1, but it’s worth noting the Bills didn’t lose a single home game last year.

Week 2: Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings (-4.5, 45.5) – NBC

Assuming Michael Penix Jr. is healthy, the Kirk Cousins Bowl won’t feature the veteran quarterback under center for either team. He’s set to be the backup for Atlanta this year. But the real story in this one will be Minnesota. How will JJ McCarthy look against a beatable Falcons defense? The 2024 No. 10 pick will actually be making his debut in primetime in Week 1, as he’s facing the Chicago Bears in a Monday Night Football game. So, he’s going to get a taste of the spotlight before going against Raheem Morris’ defense.

Week 3: Kansas City Chiefs (-6.5, 43.5) at New York Giants – NBC

Let’s hope the Giants are a little better than expected this season, as it’s a little surprising to see them playing in such a big spot early in the year. But it should be fun to see Russell Wilson go up against the Chiefs again. We have seen the veteran signal caller beat Kansas City before, but doing it with this supporting cast will be a whole different story.

Week 4: Green Bay Packers (-1.5, 47.5) at Dallas Cowboys – NBC

The last time the Cowboys faced the Packers was in the Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs. That ended up being a 48-32 road win for Green Bay, with Jordan Love throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns. Will this game end with the Packers winning comfortably? Green Bay is viewed as a potential playoff team in the NFC, and nobody really knows what to expect for Dallas now that Brian Schottenheimer is the team’s head coach.

Week 5: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (-8.5, 47.5) – NBC

The Patriots have covered in four consecutive games against the Bills, despite the fact that Buffalo has won seven of the last 10 meetings between these teams. The Bills will be expected to win this one big, as they’re the AFC East favorites and will be playing at home. However, expectations are rather high with Mike Vrabel now on the sidelines for the Pats.

Week 6: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs (-3, 48.5) – NBC

The last time the Lions and Chiefs clashed, Detroit went into Arrowhead and earned a 21-20 win as a 4-point road underdog to start the 2023 season. That felt like the win that really put the Lions on the map, and it’ll be interesting to see if they can do it again. Detroit is still loaded on both sides of the ball, but the team lost both of its coordinators. Will the Lions be able to find the same magic with new coaches calling the shots?

Week 7: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers (-6.5, 47.5) – NBC

The 49ers were just 4-5 both straight-up and against the spread at home last season, but they’re hoping a lot of things change in 2025. And realistically, it’s hard to rule out a complete turnaround given the talent in place and the coaching staff. Well, this is the type of game the 49ers should be able to roll in. They have won their last two meetings with the Falcons by double digits, and Atlanta was just 3-4-1 ATS on the road last year.

Week 8: Green Bay Packers (-1.5, 44.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers – NBC

Will Aaron Rodgers be the starting quarterback for the Steelers? If so, this has the potential to be a fun Sunday Night Football matchup. We know Pittsburgh is going to be good on the defensive side of the ball, and we also know the Steelers fans are going to bring it. But Pittsburgh better not trot Mason Rudolph out there against Green Bay. We all want to see Rodgers facing his old team in some black and yellow.

Week 9: Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders (-5.5, 47.5) – NBC

The Seahawks were one of the best road teams in football last year, going 7-1 SU and 4-3-1 ATS away from home. But let’s see how Mike Macdonald’s defense looks in a meeting with Jayden Daniels and an explosive Commanders offense. If the Seahawks secondary can’t get some stops, they’re going to put a lot on the shoulders of Sam Darnold in a tough road environment.

Week 10: Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers (-4.5, 43.5) – NBC

Again, let’s hope we see Rodgers when the Steelers take on the Chargers in this Sunday night game. Los Angeles was 5-3 both SU and ATS at home last season, and the team should be better than it was a year ago. Well, if Pittsburgh doesn’t have a competent quarterback, it’s going to be hard for the team to win this game. Justin Herbert is coming off a fantastic season, and his young pass catchers should be better with a year of seasoning.

Week 11: Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5, 47.5) – NBC

We haven’t seen a meeting between the Lions and Eagles since September 11th, 2022, when Philadelphia earned a 38-35 road win over Detroit. Well, a lot has changed since that last meeting, and these are arguably the two best teams in the NFC. The Eagles are coming off a win in Super Bowl LIX, and the Lions are surely thinking about winning their own this year. So, as far as Sunday Night Football matchups go, it’s hard to top this one.

Week 12: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams (-2.5, 47.5) – NBC

Baker Mayfield might not have his starting job without the Rams, as his short stint in Los Angeles in 2022 allowed him to show front offices that he can still play. Now, Mayfield is the leader of a high-powered offense, and he’s going to look to out-duel Matthew Stafford under the lights. This might not look like one of the best Sunday Night Football games of the season, but it definitely has the potential to over-deliver.

Week 13: Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders (-2.5, 46.5) – NBC

Daniels ended up being the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year last year, but Bo Nix gave him a run for his money. Now, we’re going to see the two talented young quarterbacks go toe to toe in what should be one of the most exciting primetime games of the year. Both of these teams are looking to leap into the Super Bowl conversation, and this is the type of game that could captivate all NFL fans. Washington was 7-2 both SU and ATS at home last season, so it won’t be easy for Denver to roll in there and win. But you can’t count out a Sean Payton-led team — especially with this much talent.

Week 14: Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs (-6.5, 45.5) – NBC

The Texans and Chiefs played twice last year, with Kansas City earning a 27-19 win over Houston in Week 16 and then beating CJ Stroud and Co. 23-14 in the AFC Divisional Round. Because of that, the Chiefs will feel great about their chances in this Sunday night game. But Houston is getting stronger under head coach DeMeco Ryans, and Kansas City can’t dominate the AFC forever. Will the Texans find a way to get in the win column here?

Week 15: Minnesota Vikings (-1.5, 45.5) at Dallas Cowboys – NBC

The Vikings haven’t earned a win over the Cowboys since 2019, but Minnesota has been a much better team than Dallas recently. Realistically, if McCarthy is halfway decent in his first year under center, this is the type of game it’s hard to imagine the Vikings losing. But winning in Jerry World is never a given, and there is plenty of talent on the Cowboys roster.

Week 16: Cincinnati Bengals (-1.5, 48.5) at Miami Dolphins – NBC

Two teams that are looking to get back to the playoffs clash in a big Week 16 game. This is one that should be fun for those of you that like high-powered offenses. While both teams have tried to address their defenses, this is still a meeting between Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa. And there’s plenty of talent at the skill positions for both. Let’s hope for fireworks in South Beach.

Week 17: Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers (-3.5, 46.5) – NBC

Last season, the 49ers beat the Bears 38-13 as 3-point home favorites on December 8th. Brock Purdy shredded the Chicago defense to the tune of 325 yards with two touchdowns and no picks in that one. However, that was the Bears’ first game under interim head coach Thomas Brown. And Chicago had a tumultuous season last year. Things should be different with Ben Johnson at the helm, plus a roster that is better on both sides of the ball. But will the Bears be good enough to hang around at Levi’s Stadium? We’ll see.