The 5 most watchable NFL games for Week 1 2024, ranked

charles curtis

Thu, 5 Sept 2024, 9:24 am·2-min read

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball around Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) while being sacked by Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the first half in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-748081 ORIG FILE ID: 20240128_ads_sb4_098.JPG

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is here. Woohoo!

That’s right, we’ve got another regular-season slate of NFL football coming our way. And maybe you’ve carved out your week and weekend to watch all the action.

But here's the problem: perhaps you only have your choice of a few games to watch. It's OK! This weekly feature will help you navigate through all the action and find the games you really should watch this week. Similar to our team watchability rankings, we’re giving you the most watchable contests, ranked by how much you should tune in.

Here’s the best of the best for Week 1 (all times Eastern):

5. Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS

Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in a 2024 AFC wild card game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

A divisional matchup with two must-watch QBs in C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson. Yes, please.

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4. Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles, Friday at 8:15 p.m. on Peacock

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776171298 ORIG FILE ID: 2166100136

Friday night pro football! But also, two awesome NFC teams clashing.

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3. New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers, Monday at 8:20 p.m. on ESPN

Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on following the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hey, let's see how that Aaron Rodgers guy does, and this should be a tougher game for the Niners than you think.

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2. Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions, Sunday at 8:20 p.m. on NBC

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions reacts after catching a pass for a first down during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776080237 ORIG FILE ID: 1968689574

Two good teams, going head to head in primetime. What more could you want?

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1. Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday at 8:20 p.m. on NBC

Aug 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) warms up before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880844 ORIG FILE ID: 20240810_nrs_fo8_0079.jpg

The season opener, in primetime, on a Thursday, with a playoff rematch involving the Super Bowl champions. Easy pick. Plus, Taylor Swift could show up!

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This article originally appeared on For The Win: The 5 most watchable NFL games for Week 1 2024, ranked