Which games count as the best of the 2025 NFL season so far? NFL.com analysts identify the cream of the crop one week into the campaign.

Each Sunday should also be appreciated on its own, though — we pledge all kinds of capital to this fandom, and the rewards usually hit on time. This recurring rankings piece will sort the NFL weekend offerings by different criteria.

For those who are only looking to watch the occasional game, most of the popular sports streaming services should do the trick. You can also get some games through other streaming services depending on the day.

The National Football League dominates television ratings. Regular season games draw massive audiences. The Dallas Cowboys versus New York Giants Thanksgiving Day game in 2022 had 42.1 million viewers.

We're keeping it simple for the opening weekend: the five matchups that should remind us why we dedicate so much to this hobby-turned-faith.

Will the Week 2 NFL matchup favor Justin Fields or Daniel Jones? Can you trust Nick Chubb against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense? Do you dare play New England Patriots?

This time they hope it will land them in the win column vs. the Giants. The Cowboys take on their longtime NFC East foe at noon on Sunday, seeking their first win of the season against Russell Wilson and crew.

The Dallas Cowboys' Week 2 matchup got a spark of temporary intrigue when New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll refused to confirm Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback postgame last Sunday. However,