12 of the most underrated games on the 2026 NFL schedule
There are some games on the NFL schedule that are going to be wonderful. Then, there are those just below the radar that also figure to be exciting
There are games that grab the eye as soon as one sees them on the NFL schedule. Then there are those that are sneaky good, even great. This exercise will look at some of the matchups in the 2026 NFL regular season that will deliver big.
The teams may be on the rise or they may quietly have been playing solid football. Expect some of these to be stellar contests because the teams have a lot of talent and should be playing for important playoff positioning. Remember, when there are 17 games in a season every one of them can make a big difference.
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans , Sept. 13 Joe Brady and his offense will go up against the ferocious defense of the Texans in a wonderful matchup to open the season. Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots, Sept.
20 Mike McCarthy and his Steelers will head to Foxboro to face the team that represented the AFC in the Super Bowl. All the chaos around Mike Vrabel will be pushed to the side when these classic franchises meet. Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos , Sept.