NFL · Sunday, October 18, 2026
NFL research slate for Sunday, October 18, 2026
Every NFL matchup on the schedule, the times in Eastern and Pacific, and the rest and schedule context to check before you research a number.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
12 NFL games were scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 9:30 AM ET to 8:20 PM ET. This page lists the matchups and the schedule context worth checking before you research a number; it carries no odds and no picks.
This page covers the schedule and what to check. The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for these games.
NFL games on Sun, Oct 18
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars | 9:30 AM ET | 6:30 AM PT | Final: Houston Texans 34, Jacksonville Jaguars 31 |
| Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: Chicago Bears 31, Atlanta Falcons 23 |
| Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cleveland Browns 13 |
| Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: Tennessee Titans 26, Indianapolis Colts 20 |
| New York Jets at New England Patriots | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: New York Jets 19, New England Patriots 26 |
| New Orleans Saints at New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: New Orleans Saints 34, New York Giants 27 |
| Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: Carolina Panthers 25, Philadelphia Eagles 14 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 |
| Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams | 4:05 PM ET | 1:05 PM PT | Final: Arizona Cardinals 18, Los Angeles Rams 16 |
| Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 PM ET | 1:25 PM PT | Final: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Kansas City Chiefs 22 |
| Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 PM ET | 1:25 PM PT | Final: Buffalo Bills 33, Las Vegas Raiders 30 |
| Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers | 8:20 PM ET | 5:20 PM PT | Final: Dallas Cowboys 13, Green Bay Packers 23 |
Schedule context to check
Nothing unusual stands out in the rest and schedule data for this slate. Treat that as a starting point, not a green light: availability news and matchup details still decide most NFL numbers. With only one game a week, each NFL sample is small, so game script, injuries and matchup structure matter more than any single stat line from a past game.
NFL research checklist for this slate
With only one game a week, each NFL sample is small, so game script, injuries and matchup structure matter more than any single stat line from a past game.
- Check injury designations and the depth chart before comparing any price.
- Think about game script: pass volume and rushing volume depend on whether a team leads or trails.
- Look at weather for outdoor games, which can change passing totals.
- Convert the price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Shop the same number across the books you can legally use, and note the vig.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Break-even probability by American price
A price only has value against your own estimate. These are the win rates a bet must reach just to break even at common American prices, before any adjustment for the sportsbook’s margin.
| American price | Break-even win rate |
|---|---|
| -200 | 66.67% |
| -150 | 60.00% |
| -120 | 54.55% |
| -110 | 52.38% |
| -105 | 51.22% |
| +100 | 50.00% |
| +110 | 47.62% |
| +150 | 40.00% |
| +200 | 33.33% |
Try it with your own number in the implied probability calculator.
Questions about this slate
How many NFL games were there on Sunday, October 18, 2026?
12 NFL games were scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, with the first start at 9:30 AM ET and the last at 8:20 PM ET. Start times are shown in Eastern and Pacific time.
What time did the first NFL game start on Sunday, October 18, 2026?
The first NFL game was Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, starting at 9:30 AM ET (6:30 AM PT).
Does this NFL slate include odds or picks?
No. The slate is a schedule and research checklist built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. For prices, line movement and player prop research, use the DeepChamp AI app.
Schedule and rest context come from our sports data feed and are re-read throughout the day. This page has no odds, no picks and no claims about results. Verify start times and availability with the league and team before relying on them.
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