Each NFL season usually begins with the defending Super Bowl champions hosting a Thursday night game. Apparently, that won't be the case this fall. The NFL has already announced that Week 1 of the 2026 season will include an international showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco

The Arizona Cardinals could play a Wednesday night game in 2026? How? Well, while it isn't likely, they could the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL season opener. The world-champion Seahawks will host the first game of the new season.

According to a report, the NFL schedule will have a major change in Week 1. Here are the details on the matter.

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Here's the latest injury update on Patrick Mahomes after the Chiefs made a trade for Justin Fields. Will he return by the start of the season?

With the bulk of free agency in the rearview mirror, this is how the Green Bay Packers’ starting lineup could look for Week 1 of the regular season.