Mon May 12 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## NFL 2025 Schedule Release Unveils Must-See Matchups

**New York, NY** – The NFL’s 2025 regular season schedule drops this Wednesday, revealing the highly anticipated matchups for a season brimming with primetime games and expanded broadcast options. While opponents were already known, the release will detail game days and times, including the coveted Thursday Night Football, Monday Night Football, and a series of games spread across Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even a Friday game in Brazil. CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC, Amazon Prime, NFL Network, Netflix, Peacock, and ESPN+ will all share broadcast rights, with the possibility of a new streaming partner for the international game.

Ten non-divisional games stand out as must-see TV:

* **Bears vs. Commanders:** A rematch of last season’s thrilling Hail Mary finish, featuring top draft picks Caleb Williams (Bears) and Jayden Daniels (Commanders). The Commanders’ playoff run following this win makes it a highly anticipated rematch.

* **Bengals vs. Bills:** A clash of offensive powerhouses, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, with playoff history adding extra spice. The Bengals’ upset win over the Bills in the 2022 playoffs fuels the rivalry.

* **Lions vs. Chiefs:** A rematch of the 2023 Kickoff Game, featuring two 15-2 teams from last season. This showdown of top seeds promises another high-stakes battle.

* **Bills vs. Eagles:** Josh Allen’s only regular season nemesis, the Eagles, are set for a rematch of their overtime thriller two years ago. This game, the final Bills-Eagles matchup at HighMark Stadium, could even preview Super Bowl LX.

* **Lions vs. Commanders:** Another revenge game, as the Commanders upset the top-seeded Lions in the 2024 NFC playoffs. This one promises a physical showdown between two top NFC contenders.

* **Lions vs. Eagles:** The NFC Championship Game matchup that never happened in 2024. The Eagles’ Super Bowl victory adds another layer of intensity to this contest.

* **Ravens vs. Chiefs:** A rematch of last season’s Week 1 thriller with a controversial ending, featuring the ever-exciting quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. Their pre-game banter adds extra anticipation.

* **Ravens vs. Bills:** A rematch of last season’s thrilling divisional playoff game, decided by a narrow margin, showcasing two top teams and quarterbacks.

* **Bills vs. Chiefs:** The NFL’s hottest rivalry continues, with Josh Allen holding a regular season advantage over Patrick Mahomes but falling short in the playoffs. This matchup is another anticipated clash between two AFC powerhouses. It’s a rematch of last season’s thrilling AFC Championship Game.

* **Eagles vs. Chiefs:** A rematch of two recent Super Bowls, adding to an already intense rivalry between these two franchises and quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. The game promises a high-stakes showdown in Arrowhead Stadium.

The 2025 NFL schedule promises a season of exciting matchups and expanded viewing options, making this Wednesday’s release a highly anticipated event for fans across the league.

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