NFL's Week 3 is kicking off on Thursday evening with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Following this matchup, you will only have to wait three days before getting over 12 hours of non-stop football action. Here are ALL the matchups as Thursday automatically means the beginning of the NFL week.
The Eagles meet the Chiefs in a dramatic matchup. It will be Andy Reid's return to Philadelphia after getting fired. It will be interesting to see how the crowd reacts to the arrival of their former coach, but the players understand that after the pregame hello's and hugs, the game is what matters. Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have expressed their respect for their former head coach and they probably can't want to kick his behind. Same goes for Reid who is now winning with a less talented team after leading the Eagles to back-to-back disappointing meetings.
Game Time: 8:25 p.m. ET
We now go in order by time and interest as some Week 3 meetings are a little more captivating than others.
1 PM Start Time
Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
This matchup could easily be the best in Week 3. This game has playoff potential as both teams are expected to play well in 2013. The Ravens don't look like a Super Bowl winner this year, but the Texans are capable of making a lot of noise in the AFC South and the AFC in general.
New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New England Patriots
Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints
San Diego Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans
Detroit Lions vs. Washington Redskins
4 p.m. Start Time
Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins
4:30 Start Time
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
Consider this a very interesting matchup, only because it features teams relying on rookie quarterbacks. The game might be horrendous, but it has plenty of potential to be a great one.
Indianapolis Colts vs. San Francisco 49ers
Call it a Super Bowl preview if you will. The Colts are expected to compete and the 49ers are expected to bounce back after an embarrassing loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. The Colts will also see their latest addition, Trent Richardson, in action for the first time.
Sunday Night Football: 8:30 p.m. ET
Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
These two franchises are the definition of old school. They are going down different paths this season, but they are historic nonetheless. Expect the Bears to put a beating on the Steelers.
Monday Night Football: 8:40 p.m. ET
Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning is so ridiculous right now, the Broncos could play a DIII college and it will still attract viewers. The Broncos are 2-0 and they face a divisional foe willing to do anything to spoil a perfect season.