#All the matchups for Week 1

The countdown to the start of the 2021 NFL season can officially begin.

Although the full schedule for the season will be released on Wednesday night at 8 PM ET, the matchups for Week 1 are officially out.

This year marks the first time in league history that the regular season will expand to 17 games — a decision that was approved by the league in March. In the opening week, fans will be treated to playoff rematches, new faces in new places, and former franchise stars facing off against their old teams.

The season will start with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers starting their Super Bowl defense against the Cowboys, who expect to have quarterback Dak Prescott return after a season-ending leg injury.

2021 NFL season: Week 1 schedule

Thursday, Sept. 9

Dallas Cowboys at Tampa. Bay Buccaneers, 8:20 PM ET, NBC

Sunday, Sept. 12

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans, 1 PM ET, CBS

Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, 1 PM ET, CBS

New York Jets at Carolina Panthers, 1 PM ET, CBS

Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans, 1 PM ET, CBS

Los Angeles Chargers at Washington Football Team, 1 PM ET, CBS 

Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 PM ET, FOX

San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions, 1 PM ET, FOX

Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons, 1 PM ET, FOX

Seattle Seahawks at Indianapolis Colts, 1 PM ET, FOX

Cleveland Browns at Kansa City Chiefs, 4:25 ET, CBS

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots, 4:25 ET, CBS

Denver Broncos at New York Giants, 4:25 PM ET FOX

Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints, 4:25 PM, FOX

Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams, 8:20 PM ET, NBC

Monday, Sept. 13

Baltimore Ravens at Las Vegas Raiders, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN/ABC