Week 8 of the 2025-26 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Chargers welcome the Minnesota Vikings to SoFi Stadium in primetime.
This week, a whopping six teams will observe their bye weeks: Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks. It is the only week of the season with six teams on a bye.
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Nationally televised games for Week 8 also will include Sunday Night Football between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, along with a Monday Night Football showdown between the Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead to cap off the week.
Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; The Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders pose for a photo after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Of course, a big part of enjoying your viewing experience comes from the announcers throughout the game.
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Who will be calling your favorite team’s game this week?
A full look at the announcer pairings for Week 8 of the NFL season (all times Eastern).
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Week 8 NFL announcer schedule & pairings
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Thursday, October 23
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers: Prime Video, Oct. 23, 8:15 p.m.
Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung
Sunday, October 26
Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons: CBS, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins
Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens: CBS, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Announcers: Ian Eagle, JJ Watt, Evan Washburn
New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals: CBS, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Announcers: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala
San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans: FOX, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams
Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers: FOX, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Announcers: Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver
Oct 22, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Fox Sports sideline reporter Kristina Pink reacts before an NFL International Series game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots: FOX, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Announcers: Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth Kristina Pink
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles: FOX, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints: FOX, Oct. 26, 4:05 p.m.
Announcers: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi
Apr 24, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; UFC announcer Megan Olivi during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos: CBS, Oct. 26, 4:25 p.m.
Announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts: CBS, Oct. 26, 4:25 p.m.
Announcers: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross
Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers: NBC, Oct. 26, 8:20 p.m.
Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark
Monday, October 27
Washington Commanders at Kansas City Chiefs: ABC, Oct. 27, 8:15 p.m.
Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge
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