Week 16 NFL Sunday Games Preview: Chiefs-Raiders Clash Highlights Slate
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As the sun rises on Christmas Eve, three games from Week 16's NFL schedule are already in the books, and there's plenty of action still to come. The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their thrilling win over the New Orleans Saints, are set to host the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday. Kickoff is scheduled for Noon Arrowhead Time on CBS (locally on KCTV/5), with the Chiefs being favored by 10.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
But before the highly anticipated Chiefs-Raiders showdown, Sunday's early games are sure to keep football fans entertained. The (9-5) Cleveland Browns will hit the road to face the (8-6) Houston Texans, an AFC matchup that will be televised on CBS (KCTV/5). Additionally, an NFC North battle is set to take place as the (10-4) Detroit Lions travel to Minneapolis to go head-to-head with the (7-7) Minnesota Vikings, with FOX (WDAF/4) broadcasting the game. The (8-6) Indianapolis Colts will be the away team as they face off against the (6-8) Atlanta Falcons, another game airing on FOX. Meanwhile, the (7-7) Seattle Seahawks will make their way to Nashville for a clash with the struggling (5-9) Tennessee Titans, which can be viewed on CBS. In another AFC matchup, the (4-10) Washington Commanders will visit the (5-9) New York Jets, with CBS also televising this game. Lastly, the (2-12) Carolina Panthers will play host to the (6-8) Green Bay Packers in a game that will be showcased on FOX.
Moving on to the late afternoon games, the (10-4) Dallas Cowboys, who have been riding a wave of success, will travel to Florida to take on the (10-4) Miami Dolphins, a game that will be aired on FOX (WDAF/4). In another interconference matchup, the (8-6) Jacksonville Jaguars will pay a visit to the impressive (7-7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers, airing on CBS. Finally, the (5-9) Chicago Bears will host the struggling (3-11) Arizona Cardinals in a game that will be televised on FOX.
For viewers wanting to know which games will be available in their area, they can visit 506sports.com to get all the details on the Sunday afternoon broadcasts.
After an eventful day of football, the (3-11) New England Patriots will travel to Colorado to face off against the (7-7) Denver Broncos in the highly anticipated "Sunday Night Football" matchup. NBC will carry the game, locally on KSHB/41.
As excitement builds for the Week 16 matchups, fans are also being invited to join in on the action by making their own picks for the games, including the special Giants-Eagles Christmas game. It's an opportunity for football enthusiasts to engage and showcase their football knowledge.
With a thrilling slate of games set to unfold, football fans are eagerly awaiting Sunday's Week 16 showdowns. From the early games to the Sunday Night Football clash, this week's schedule promises to captivate audiences and provide a festive football experience on Christmas Day.