NFL Week 7 2026 TV Schedule: Every Game, Channel and How to Watch on DIRECTV
NFL Week 7 runs Thursday, October 22, through Monday, October 26, 2026, with 14 games. It opens with Patriots at Bears on Prime Video, has an early Sunday game in France, Steelers vs. Saints at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network (DIRECTV channel 212), and closes with Chiefs at Seahawks on NBC Sunday night and Cowboys at Eagles on ESPN (channel 206) Monday night. Sunday-afternoon games are on your local CBS and FOX stations. The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders are on bye.
NFL Week 7 schedule and TV channels
Schedule from NFL.com, NFL Football Operations and ESPN, checked October 13, 2026. All times Eastern.
| Date | Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / streaming (DIRECTV channel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22 | Patriots at Bears (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network (212) |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | 49ers at Falcons | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Buccaneers at Panthers | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Giants at Texans | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Bengals at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Colts at Vikings | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Dolphins at Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Browns at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Broncos at Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Packers at Lions | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Rams at Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | Chiefs at Seahawks (SNF) | 8:20 p.m. | NBC; Peacock |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | Cowboys at Eagles (MNF) | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN (206) and ABC |
Byes: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders. CBS and FOX Sunday-afternoon games are regional, so the game on your local station depends on your market. FOX has the doubleheader this week, with two 4:25 p.m. games; CBS has one late game, Broncos at Cardinals at 4:05 p.m.
Chiefs at Seahawks falls inside the NFL's flexible-scheduling window for Sunday night, so the league can still swap in a different game. As of October 13, NFL.com and NBC both list Chiefs at Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Week 7 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 7 games on DIRECTV
Thursday: Patriots at Bears on Prime Video
Thursday Night Football streams on Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago. Prime Video comes preloaded on DIRECTV Gemini devices, and you'll need an Amazon account with Prime Video. Viewers in the Boston and Chicago markets can also watch on a local broadcast station. Our Patriots vs. Bears Thursday Night Football guide has the full game-day details.
Sunday morning: Steelers vs. Saints in Paris
Pittsburgh and New Orleans kick off at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just north of Paris, at 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. in Paris), with the Saints as the designated home team. The game is 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 CBS and three on FOX, including 49ers at Falcons and Bengals at Ravens. CBS follows with Broncos at Cardinals at 4:05 p.m., and FOX has two 4:25 p.m. games: Packers at Lions and Rams 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: Chiefs at Seahawks on NBC
Sunday Night Football airs on your local NBC station at 8:20 p.m. ET from Lumen Field in Seattle and streams on Peacock, which is a separate subscription.
Monday night: Cowboys at Eagles on ESPN
Monday Night Football is on ESPN, channel 206, at 8:15 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. ESPN's schedule also lists an ABC simulcast. 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.
Looking back? Here's the NFL Week 6 TV schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is the Steelers-Saints Paris game on?
NFL Network, DIRECTV channel 212, at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just outside Paris.
Who plays Thursday Night Football in Week 7?
The New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 22, on Prime Video.
What is the Sunday night game in Week 7?
The Kansas City Chiefs play the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 25, on NBC and Peacock.
What channel is Monday Night Football in Week 7?
Cowboys at Eagles is on ESPN, DIRECTV channel 206, at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, October 26.
Which teams are on bye in Week 7?
The Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders.
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Details reviewed October 13, 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.