This Sunday, football fans across much of the United States will be tuning in to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Las Vegas Raiders. This highly anticipated matchup is scheduled as the early game broadcast on FOX, promising an exciting start to the days NFL action.Seven out of the eight NFL divisions currently have a team leading or tied for the lead that did not win their division last season. This includes teams like the New England Patriots in the AFC East, the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, and the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South, showcasing a significant shift in the leagues landscape.Five teams—the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, San Francisco Forty-Niners, and Seattle Seahawks—are currently in playoff contention after missing the postseason entirely last year. This highlights a consistent pattern in the NFL, where at least four new teams make the playoffs each season, a streak that has held true for thirty-five consecutive years.Looking ahead, the national broadcast schedule features the Atlanta Falcons against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night via Amazon. Sunday night brings a clash between the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys on NBC, while Monday Night Football will showcase the Miami Dolphins facing the Pittsburgh Steelers on ESPN and ABC.So, whether you are following a new contender or a perennial powerhouse, there is plenty of football to enjoy this weekend.

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