NFL Week 4 Schedule 2021: Kickoff times, how to watch, TV channel, dates, live streams

By NBC Sports StaffOct 3, 2021, 3:50 PM EDT

Week 4 of the regular 2021 NFL season kicked off Thursday, September 30 with Joe Burrow and the Bengals taking the 24-21 win over Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. Now all eyes are on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers as they head to Foxborough to take on the Patriots on Sunday Night Football. See below for the complete 2021 NFL Week 4 schedule including TV channels, start times, and information on how to watch all of this week’s games. Plus, check out the full NFL regular season schedule here.

How to Watch NFL Week 4 Games: TV & Live Streaming

Here’s the full schedule for Week 4 games and how to watch every game on TV or streaming. NFL games can be viewed on FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN and the NFL Network. If you don’t have cable, you can stream Sunday Night Football games on Peacock or find games on other streaming service providers such as: YouTube, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, or Sling. View the NFL TV and streaming schedule below.

2021 NFL Week 4 Schedule:

*All game times are listed as ET.

Thursday, September 30

Bengals 24, Jaguars 21 (NFL Network)

Sunday, October 3

Washington Football Team at Atlanta Falcons, 1 pm (FOX)
Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills, 1 pm (CBS)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears, 1 pm (FOX)
Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys, 1 pm (FOX)
Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins, 1 pm (CBS)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings, 1 pm (CBS)
New York Giants at New Orleans Saints, 1 pm (FOX)
Tennessee Titans at New York Jets, 1 pm (CBS)
Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 pm (CBS)
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 pm (FOX)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 pm (FOX)
Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos, 4:25 pm (CBS)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 pm (CBS)

Tonight on Sunday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots, 8:20 pm (NBC and Peacock)

Monday, October 4

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 pm (ESPN)

How to watch Sunday Night Football Week 4 tonight:

Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New England Patriots
When: Sunday, October 3
Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff; live coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET with Football Night In America
Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts
TV Channel: NBC
Stream live: Watch live on Peacock or with the NBC Sports App

NFL quarterback rankings 2023: Chris Simms’ top 40 QB countdown ahead of upcoming NFL season

By Annie CoryMay 24, 2023, 1:04 PM EDT

While the NFL is a league that is ever-changing, some things are set to stay the same in 2023 — like the revealing of Chris Simms’ top 40 QB countdown.

Last year’s list saw Josh Allen take his place atop the quarterback throne, with Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles’ Justin Herbert not far behind at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. It was, however, Mahomes who would ultimately reign over all NFL quarterbacks at the end of the season, as the 27-year-old collected both the NFL MVP honors and his second Lombardi Trophy.

This NFL offseason, however, has brought some intriguing adjustments that are likely to shake up Simms’ rankings.

While some signal-callers such as Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson found their prolonged home with massive contract signings, others will be venturing to a new franchise in search of a fresh start. Aaron Rodgers‘ trade to the New York Jets is unquestionably the most staggering shift, but other quarterbacks on the move such as Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo cannot be forgotten.

And with three of the first four picks in the 2023 NFL Draft being spent on a quarterback, emerging talent will likely turn the tides for some franchises this upcoming season.

See below for Chris Simms’ top 40 QB countdown ahead of the upcoming season. Be sure to subscribe to Chris Simms Unbuttoned for more on the 2023 NFL season as well as an unfiltered look at the NFL featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown and stories from a life in and around football.

Chris Simms’ 2023 Top 40 QB Countdown:

40. Desmond Ridder (ATL)

39. Sam Howell (WAS)

38. Bryce Young (CAR)

37. CJ Stroud (HOU)

36. Anthony Richardson (IND)

35. Mike White (MIA)

34. Gardner Minshew (IND)

33. Taylor Heinicke (ATL)

32. Jarrett Stidham (DEN)

31. Jordan Love (GB)

30. Davis Mills (HOU)

29. Tyler Huntley (BAL)

28. Andy Dalton (CAR)

27. Sam Darnold (SF)

26. Brock Purdy (SF)

25. Kenny Pickett (PIT)

24. Baker Mayfield (TB)

23. Justin Fields (CHI)

22. Jimmy Garoppolo (LV)

21. Tua Tagovailoa (MIA)

20. Mac Jones (NE)

2023 NFL Schedule Release: Start time, how to watch, live stream, channel

By Annie CoryMay 10, 2023, 5:03 PM EDT

With another exciting NFL Draft in the books, teams can now turn their gaze toward the road to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. The path to Super Bowl glory, however, is about to become abundantly more clear with the 2023 NFL season schedule release.

This year’s NFL season schedule release is nearly here, with the entirety of the 2023 NFL schedule being unveiled on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on both Peacock and NFL Network. See below for everything you need to know for one of the offseason’s most anticipated events.

When will the 2023 NFL season schedule be released?

While all 272 matchups have been known since the conclusion of the 2022 regular season, the order and dates for these games have remained a mystery. The secret is nearly out, however, with every NFL game on the brink of revelation.

The full 2023 NFL schedule will be released on Thursday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

How can I watch the 2023 NFL season schedule release?

The 2023 NFL season schedule release will take place Thursday, May 11 on Peacock, NFL Network, NFL.com and the NFL app at 8 p.m. ET.

While the entirety of the schedule will be unveiled at that time, select games have already been and will continue to be released prior to the official event. Ahead of the 2023 NFL season schedule release, the following games will be announced:

International Games – May 10 on NFL Network and ESPN
Black Friday Game – May 10 via Amazon
Select individual games – May 10 on Fox & Friends and CBS Mornings
Select individual games – May 11 on Today Show and Good Morning America

Who will play in the 2023 NFL Kickoff game?

The first game of the 2023-24 NFL season will see the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take the field in Arrowhead Stadium.

The opponent that will meet Patrick Mahomes and company in Kansas City, however, remains to be revealed.

Which NFL teams have international games in 2023?

While the majority of the matchups set to take place next season have yet to be announced, the league has already revealed which teams will head overseas for international showdowns.

Below is the full list of international NFL games for the 2023-24 season, with three in London, U.K., and two in Frankfurt, Germany.

Falcons vs. Jaguars: Week 4, Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET | Wembley Stadium in London, U.K.

Jaguars vs. Bills: Week 5, Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. ET | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, U.K.

Ravens vs. Titans: Week 6, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, U.K.

Dolphins vs. Chiefs: Week 9, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. ET | Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany

Colts vs. Patriots: Week 10, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. ET | Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany

When is the Super Bowl and where will it be taking place?

Stars will be shining bright in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Super Bowl LVIII, set to take place on Feb. 11, 2024, at the home of the Raiders in Allegiant Stadium.

This will be the first Super Bowl to ever take place in Las Vegas, which hosted the 2023 Pro Bowl and 2022 NFL Draft.

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