NFL Week 6 2026 TV Schedule: Every Game, Channel and How to Watch on DIRECTV
NFL Week 6 runs Thursday, October 15, through Monday, October 19, 2026, with 14 games. It opens with Seahawks at Broncos on Prime Video, has an early Sunday London game, Texans vs. Jaguars at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network (DIRECTV channel 212), and closes with Cowboys at Packers on NBC Sunday night and Commanders at 49ers on ESPN (channel 206) and ABC (your local station) Monday night. Sunday-afternoon games are on your local CBS and FOX stations. The Bengals, Lions, Dolphins and Vikings are on bye.
NFL Week 6 schedule and TV channels
Schedule as of October 12, 2026, from NFL.com and ESPN. All times Eastern.
| Date | Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / streaming (DIRECTV channel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 15 | Seahawks at Broncos (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Texans vs. Jaguars (London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network (212) |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Bears at Falcons | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Ravens at Browns | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Titans at Colts | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Saints at Giants | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Jets at Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Panthers at Eagles | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Steelers at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Cardinals at Rams | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Chargers at Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Bills at Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Cowboys at Packers (SNF) | 8:20 p.m. | NBC; Peacock |
| Mon., Oct. 19 | Commanders at 49ers (MNF) | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN (206) and ABC |
The Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings are on bye. CBS and FOX Sunday-afternoon games are regional, so the game on your local station depends on your market. CBS has the doubleheader this week, with two 4:25 p.m. games; FOX has one late game, Cardinals at Rams at 4:05 p.m.
Week 6 channels on DIRECTV
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Included with |
|---|---|---|
| CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC | Local channels, vary by market | Core packages where local channels are available |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| NFL Network | 212 | CHOICE and higher |
| NFL RedZone | 211 | Add-on; included with PREMIER |
| Prime Video (Thursday) | App on DIRECTV Gemini devices | Separate Amazon subscription |
| Peacock (Sunday night stream) | App | Separate subscription |
How to watch Week 6 games on DIRECTV
Thursday: Seahawks at Broncos on Prime Video
Thursday Night Football streams on Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Prime Video comes preloaded on DIRECTV Gemini devices, and you'll need an Amazon account with Prime Video. Viewers in the Seattle and Denver markets can also watch on a local broadcast station.
Sunday morning: Texans vs. Jaguars in London
Houston and Jacksonville kick off at Wembley Stadium at 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. in London) on NFL Network, DIRECTV channel 212. NFL Network is part of CHOICE and higher packages; see what channel NFL Network is on DIRECTV.
Sunday afternoon: CBS and FOX
There are seven 1 p.m. games, four on FOX and three on CBS, followed by Cardinals at Rams on FOX at 4:05 p.m. and two CBS games at 4:25 p.m.: Chargers at Chiefs and Bills at Raiders. DIRECTV includes your local CBS and FOX stations with core packages where local channels are available. For every game at once, add NFL RedZone on channel 211.
Sunday night: Cowboys at Packers on NBC
Sunday Night Football airs on your local NBC station at 8:20 p.m. ET from Lambeau Field and streams on Peacock, which is a separate subscription.
Monday night: Commanders at 49ers on ESPN
Monday Night Football is on ESPN, channel 206, at 8:15 p.m. ET from Levi's Stadium. ESPN's schedule also lists an ABC simulcast, so you can watch on your local ABC station too. If your package includes ESPN, you can stream the game in the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited, which DIRECTV offers at no extra cost to eligible customers.
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Extras for football fans
- Out-of-market Sunday games: NFL Sunday Ticket is on YouTube and YouTube TV, not DIRECTV for homes. See why Sunday Ticket left DIRECTV.
- FOX games on the go: FOX One streams your local FOX station; see whether FOX One is free with DIRECTV.
- Season-long guide: channels, packages and streaming for every window are in our NFL on DIRECTV guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is the Texans-Jaguars London game on?
NFL Network, DIRECTV channel 212, at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from Wembley Stadium.
Who plays Thursday Night Football in Week 6?
The Seattle Seahawks visit the Denver Broncos at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 15, on Prime Video.
What is the Sunday night game in Week 6?
The Dallas Cowboys play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 18, on NBC and Peacock.
What channel is Monday Night Football in Week 6?
Commanders at 49ers is on ESPN, DIRECTV channel 206, and ABC, your local station, at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, October 19.
Which teams are on bye in Week 6?
The Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.
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Details reviewed October 12, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are subject to change, including flexible scheduling. Regional CBS and FOX coverage varies by market. Channel lineups, carriage and package prices may change. NFL, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.