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The 10 NFL matchups you have to watch this season
SportsPulse: Mackenzie Salmon reveals the top 10 matchups that will define the 2021 NFL season. Mackenzie also points out Aaron Rodgers vs. Patrick Mahomes could be the game (or games) of the year.
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Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season is here.
The Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off the season on Thursday Night Football on Sept. 9.
The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks vs. Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals vs. Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs are among the many enticing games on Sunday, Sept. 12.
The Baltimore Ravens vs. Las Vegas Raiders wrap up the week on Monday Night Football on Sept. 13.
Check out the complete Week 1 NFL schedule for the 2021 below. All times local for Arizona.
More: Arizona Cardinals schedule: Team to face Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of 2021 NFL season
Thursday Night Football
Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 5:20 p.m. on NBC
The Buccaneers get to host the first game of the season as the reigning Super Bowl champions. Will Dallas rain on Tampa Bay’s parade?
Sunday early games
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, 10 a.m. on CBS
Will Josh Allen and company build on their stellar 2020 season? The Steelers’ defense could make an early statement.
New York Jets at Carolina Panthers, 10 a.m. on CBS
The Jets and their new quarterback, Zach Wilson, get to take on their former quarterback, Sam Darnold. Think Darnold will be amped up for this one?
Seattle Seahawks at Indianapolis Colts, 10 a.m. on FOX
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks have lofty expectations. Beating Indianapolis on the road in Week 1 will get them off on the right foot.
Los Angeles Chargers at Washington Football Team, 10 a.m. on CBS
Justin Herbert and company are looking to take a big step forward in 2021. Washington could take one, too.
San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions, 10 a.m. on FOX
Can Jared Goff beat his old NFC West rival with the Lions? Can the 49ers rebound from their disastrous season a year ago?
Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans, 10 a.m. on CBS
The Cardinals have their sights set on a playoff berth this season. A win at Tennessee would definitely help.
More: Arizona Cardinals open as underdog vs. Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 1 odds, lines
Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons, 10 a.m. on FOX
These teams have some dynamic pieces on offense. Which one will get off to the hotter start?
Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals, 10 a.m. on FOX
The Vikings were down a little last season. Something tells me they might not stay that way for long.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans, 10 a.m. ET on CBS
Trevor Lawrence and Urban Meyer make their NFL debuts with a division game on the road.
Sunday late games
Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs, 1:25 p.m. on CBS
The winner of this game gets a big boost in the race for the 2021 AFC title. Will either team still suffer from a playoff hangover?
Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints, 1:25 p.m. on FOX
The Packers and Aaron Rodgers look to start the season with a win over Jameis Winston and the Saints.
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots, 1:25 p.m. on CBS
Can the Patriots show that they don’t need Tom Brady to be successful? They didn’t show that in 2020.
Denver Broncos at New York Giants, 1:25 p.m. on FOX
Can the Giants be a factor in the NFC East? This game could go a long way in answering that question.
More: Arizona Cardinals’ schedule ranked among hardest in 2021 NFL strength of schedule rankings
Sunday Night Football
Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams, 5:20 p.m. on NBC
Matthew Stafford has a great supporting cast and a better defense now that he is in Los Angeles. Will it result in wins?
Monday Night Football
Baltimore Ravens at Las Vegas Raiders, 5:15 p.m. on ESPN/ABC
The Raiders have their sights set on the postseason this season, but Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are also looking to take the next step.
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