Fourteen NFL Games Scheduled for October 4 2026 With International Games and Historic Matchups
For the first time during the 2026 NFL season, the league heads across the Atlantic Ocean as the Washington Commanders and Indianapolis Colts face off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, northjersey.com reported. The Week 4 slate on Sunday, October 4, 2026, features 14 games broadcast across CBS, Fox, and NBC, bringing critical matchups to a league where several winless teams and unexpected division races define the early autumn calendar. Cord-cutters can stream the action using services like Fubo, which carries all three broadcast networks, according to USA TODAY.
Commanders and Colts Kick Off London Series at Tottenham
The Washington Commanders and Indianapolis Colts meet at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network for the first of three international games scheduled in London over a three-week span. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles play the following week in Week 4—corrected by schedule context to Week 5 in subsequent action—followed by a Wembley Stadium matchup between the Jaguars and Houston Texans in Week 6, as detailed by northjersey.com. Early in the London contest, Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury in the first quarter and headed to the locker room, forcing rookie third-stringer Athan Kaliakmanis into action, USA TODAY reported. Mariota was starting in place of Jayden Daniels, who remains sidelined with an elbow injury.
Sunday Afternoon Slate Brings Division Clashes and Winless Desperation
As the calendar turns to October, the 2026 season presents unusual standings, with teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders battling for early dominance in the AFC West, USA TODAY noted. The Sunday 1 p.m. ET slate includes the New England Patriots visiting the Buffalo Bills on CBS, the New York Jets playing the Chicago Bears on Fox, and the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the Cincinnati Bengals on CBS. Additional early games feature the Green Bay Packers at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Fox, the Tennessee Titans at the Baltimore Ravens on CBS, the Los Angeles Rams at the Philadelphia Eagles on Fox, the Arizona Cardinals at the New York Giants on CBS, and the Dallas Cowboys at the Houston Texans on Fox. In the late afternoon window at 4:05 p.m. ET and 4:25 p.m. ET, the Miami Dolphins travel to the Minnesota Vikings on Fox, the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Las Vegas Raiders on CBS, the Denver Broncos visit the San Francisco 49ers on CBS, and the Los Angeles Chargers play the Seattle Seahawks on CBS. Sunday night action concludes with the Detroit Lions visiting the Carolina Panthers at 8:20 p.m. NBC.
Monday Night Football Marks 20 Years Since Saints Return to Superdome
Week 4 concludes on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET when the Atlanta Falcons visit the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on ESPN. The NFC South contest carries heavy emotional significance as the franchise marks the 20-year anniversary of the Saints returning to the Superdome following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, northjersey.com reported.
Frequently Asked Questions About Week 4 Broadcasts
How can cord-cutters watch the NFL games without cable?
Fans can stream Sunday games using Fubo, which carries CBS, Fox, and NBC with a free trial option. Additionally, Peacock serves as a streaming option specifically for the Sunday night matchup between the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers, according to USA TODAY.
What international games are scheduled in London for October 2026?
The Indianapolis Colts play the Washington Commanders on October 4 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Philadelphia Eagles the following week, followed by a game between the Jaguars and the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in Week 6, northjersey.com reported.
Which game concludes the Week 4 schedule?
The Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN from Caesars Superdome, as reported by northjersey.com.
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