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Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins could make his NFL debut in Week 2. Judkins will meet with the NFL during the week, and it's reportedly likely he'll play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

That would mark an extremely quick return for Judkins, who did not sign with the Browns until Saturday, a day before the team's Week 1 game. 

There was a reason Judkins did not sign for most of the offseason. The team opted to put all negotiations with Judkins on hold after he was arrested for alleged domestic violence in July. Judkins was accused of punching a woman in the chip/lip area, arm and thigh at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

In August, prosecutors decided not to move forward with the case. They cited multiple factors in that decision, including the alleged incident not being captured on video and the victim waiting a few days before reporting the incident to police. 

With Judkins' legal situation resolved, the Browns felt comfortable enough to sign him to a four-year, $11.4 million deal Saturday. Since Judkins missed out on the team's training camp, he's not expected to play when the Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. 

While Judkins avoided legal charges, he could still face punishment from the NFL. The league has the ability to suspend players even in situations where they are not charged for a crime. Schefter's report appears to suggest either Judkins will avoid punishment from the league, or that it won't make that decision ahead of the team's Week 2 game. 

The Browns had high expectations for Judkins after selecting him with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins was a standout during his three seasons in college, rushing for at least 1,000 yards and scoring at least 14 touchdowns each year. 

With Judkins likely sidelined in Week 1, the Browns are expected to rely on Jerome Ford and some combination of rookie Dylan Sampson and Raheim Sanders against the Bengals. 

New York Giants first-round rookie Jaxson Dart had an impressive preseason. While that didn't lead to Dart winning the starting job over Russell Wilson, it did result in Dart being named the primary backup.

But Giants fans pining to see the rookie immediately might be in luck. The team reportedly has a package of plays prepared for Dart in Week 1, according to multiple sources.

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Unfortunately for those fans, the reported news comes with a catch: Dart is not guaranteed to see the the field against the Washington Commanders. Whether he gets in the game will depend on "game flow, situational strategy" and how Wilson plays, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. 

Dart — who the team drafted with the No. 25 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft — acquitted himself well in three preseason games. He completed 32-of-47 passes for three touchdowns and no interceptions. Dart also impressed on the ground, where he gained 52 rushing yards and scored a rushing touchdown. 

That dual ability could be the reason the Giants reportedly have a package of prepared plays for Dart. The rookie showed upside as a rusher in both college and the preseason. And while Wilson served as a dual-threat option early in his career, his rushing numbers have dropped in recent seasons. If the Giants want to call some designed quarterback runs, Dart could be the team's best option.

While it's unusual to see a team utilize two quarterbacks in the same game, it does happen. The Pittsburgh Steelers did exactly that with both Justin Fields and Wilson last season. If the team was facing a third or fourth down from short distance, Fields would enter the game to give the team a scrambling option. Wilson would sit for a play or two before returning to the contest.

Though Dart may have won over some Giants fans with his excellent preseason, his first NFL start is on hold for now. If those fans can get a few glimpses of Dart in Week 1, that could be enough to hold them over until the rookie is called upon to officially lead the team.

If he performs well enough in his limited opportunities, Dart could find himself in the starting role even sooner than expected. 

2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will kick off their season playing Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday night. The season opener will take place at Buffalo's Highmark Stadium – this may well be the last season opener at the current venue, as the team's new, updated stadium just across the street will serve as their home next season. 

The Bills vs. Ravens Sunday Night Football game will air on NBC and stream on Peacock with an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff; here's everything you need to know about where to tune in to the Week 1 AFC clash.

How to watch the Ravens vs. Bills this Sunday:

Date: Sept. 7, 2025

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

TV channels: NBC

Streaming:Fubo, DirecTV, Peacock, YouTube, NFL+ and more

Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills game time:

The Ravens vs. Bills game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT this Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

Ravens vs. Bills game channel:

The Week 1 game between the Ravens and the Bills will air on NBC. 

How to watch the Ravens vs. Bills game without cable:

You can stream NBC on platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and YouTube TV. The game will also be streaming on Peacock and on NFL+, though with an NFL+ subscription, you're limited to watching this week's game on mobile devices. 

NFL Week 1 schedule:

All times Eastern.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

• Eagles vs. Cowboys: 8:20 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

• Chiefs vs. Chargers in São Paulo: 8:15 p.m. ET (free on YouTube)

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

• Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints: 1 p.m. (CBS)

• New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)

• San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)

• Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

• Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

• Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Sept. 8, 2024

• Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

How to watch NFL games in 2025: 

Many NFL preseason games are broadcast on local channels, so if you're looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular-season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season. 

When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That's six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that's not counting your local RSN's for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can't forget about Fox One, Fox's first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don't already have access to it). 

Confused? You're not alone. Here's a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team's games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.

How to watch NFL games in-person: 

Tickets for the 2025 NFL season are on sale now. 

Every way to watch NFL games this season:

To recap, here are all the ways you can watch NFL games in 2025.