Will the Rams be prioritized with primetime games in 2026?
The Los Angeles Rams are expected to be featured in multiple primetime games during the 2026 NFL season, as anticipation builds for the official schedule release in mid-May. A historic Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday Night Football has already been confirmed. High-profile games against teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills are likely to be prioritized for national broadcasts.
- ▪The Rams are set to play the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia in Week 1 of the 2026 season, marking the NFL's first regular-season game on that continent.
- ▪The full 2026 NFL schedule is expected to be released between May 12 and May 14, 2026.
- ▪The Rams are predicted to have primetime matchups against the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, and potentially the Kansas City Chiefs.
- ▪Head coach Sean McVay leads a roster with high expectations entering the 2026 season.
- ▪The NFL is exploring the possibility of a Thanksgiving Eve game, which could feature the Rams.
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