NFL Week 6 schedule features fourteen games from October 15 to 19

The NFL Week 6 schedule features 14 regular-season games spanning Thursday, Oct. 15, through Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, with notable standings implications across multiple divisions, AZCentral reported.

Several marquee matchups highlight the slate, including the Seattle Seahawks facing the Denver Broncos, the Houston Texans meeting the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Pittsburgh Steelers playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Los Angeles Chargers playing the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Dallas Cowboys visiting the Green Bay Packers.

Seahawks and Broncos Open Week 6 on Thursday Night

The action begins on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, when the Seattle Seahawks travel to face the Denver Broncos at 5:15 p.m. MST on Amazon Prime Video. Both teams enter the contest, with the loser falling to 3-3.

AZCentral predicts that Sam Darnold and the Seahawks will secure a crucial win against Denver behind performances from Jaxon Smith-Njigba, projecting a final score of Seahawks 24, Broncos 21.

Texans and Jaguars Clash in London

The NFL’s international series features the Houston Texans against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. MST on NFL Network. The 1-4 Texans face a must-win scenario to keep pace with the 4-1 Jaguars in the AFC South standings.

C.J. Stroud will orchestrate key offensive plays, but Houston’s defense is projected to carry the team to a 23-20 upset victory.

Sunday Early Window Features Key Divisional Matchups

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, features a busy early slate starting at 10:00 a.m. MST:

• Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons (FOX): The Bears aim to bounce back from a Week 5 loss to the Packers, with predictions favoring Chicago 27-20 if Caleb Williams returns.
• Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (FOX): Derrick Henry and the Ravens look to extend their AFC North lead over Deshaun Watson’s Browns in a game projected 28-17 for Baltimore.
• Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (FOX): The winless Titans seek their first victory against Daniel Jones and the Colts, who are favored 30-14.
• New York Jets at New England Patriots (CBS): Drake Maye and the Patriots aim for their third straight win, projected at 31-13 over Geno Smith and the Jets.
• New Orleans Saints at New York Giants (FOX): Jameis Winston and Malik Nabers look to build on the Giants’ 3-0 home record in a game projected 27-23 for New York.
• Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles (CBS): A rested Panthers squad coming off a bye faces an injury-depleted Eagles team, with Carolina projected to win 24-17.
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (CBS): The Steelers defense aims to pressure Jalon Daniels in a matchup projected 23-16 for Pittsburgh.

Sunday Late Window and Primetime Showdowns

Sunday afternoon action continues at 1:05 p.m. and 1:25 p.m. MST:

• Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams (1:05 p.m. MST, FOX): Matthew Stafford and the Rams host the 1-4 Cardinals in an NFC West game projected 38-24 for Los Angeles.
• Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs (1:25 p.m. MST, CBS): The winless 0-5 Chargers face a rested Chiefs team at Arrowhead Stadium, with Kansas City projected to win 28-20.
• Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders (1:25 p.m. MST, CBS): Josh Allen and the Bills play on a short week against Kirk Cousins and the Raiders, with Buffalo projected to win 31-21.

The Sunday Night Football contest on Oct. 18, 2026, features the Dallas Cowboys visiting the Green Bay Packers at 5:20 p.m. MST on NBC and Peacock. Jordan Love and the Packers enter with momentum following a victory over Chicago, while Dallas attempts to avoid falling to 2-4. AZCentral projects a Green Bay victory at 30-27.

Commanders Travel to San Francisco on Monday Night

Week 6 concludes on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, when the Washington Commanders play the San Francisco 49ers at 5:15 p.m. MST on ESPN. Washington seeks recovery following a Week 5 tie against the Giants, while San Francisco enters as one of the NFC’s top teams. Brock Purdy and the 49ers are projected to hand Jayden Daniels and the Commanders a 27-24 loss.