The full 2015 schedule has officially been released, giving us our first look at when next season's matchups will take place. Here are the marquee games from each week of the regular season:
Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
Thurs, Sept. 10 - 8:30 p.m. ET
The defending Super Bowl champs will kick off the season at home against a Steelers team with championship aspirations.
Week 2
Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers
Sun, Sept. 20 - 8:30 p.m. ET
The whole city of Green Bay wants revenge for their loss in last season's NFC Championship game against the Seahawks, which should make for an electric atmosphere between two top teams.
Week 3
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions
Sun, Sept. 27 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Two of the top quarterbacks in the game (Manning, Stafford) are trying to lead their teams back to the playoffs, and a big early season win would do a lot to help both.
Week 4
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
Thurs, Oct. 1 - 8:25 p.m. ET
One of the best rivalries in the sport kicks off an exciting week of NFL action on Thursday night.
Week 5
New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys
Sun, Oct. 11 - 4:25 p.m. ET
Dallas is looking to prove they're a true Super Bowl contender, and there's no better way to do it than to beat the defending champs.
Week 6
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts
Sun, Oct. 10 - 8:30 p.m. ET
A rematch of last season's AFC Championship Game will pit Tom Brady against Andrew Luck, two of the elite quarterbacks in the league.
Week 7
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers
Thurs, Oct. 22 - 8:25 p.m. ET
Another huge rivalry will put two divisional foes against each other on Thursday night, with this game undoubtedly playing a big factor in the NFC West race.
Week 8
Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos
Sun, Nov. 1 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Last year's MVP (Aaron Rodgers) will go up against Peyton Manning, who has won more MVPs than anyone in NFL history.
Week 9
Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts
Sun, Nov. 9 - 4:25 p.m. ET
Peyton Manning will be facing his former team and Andrew Luck, the best young quarterback in the NFL.
Week 10
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Sun, Nov. 15 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Two playoff teams and division rivals will face off in a battle for playoff positioning.
Week 11
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Mon, Nov. 23 - 8:30 p.m. ET
New Bills head coach Rex Ryan will carry over his rivalry with the Patriots to his new job, and this game will feature a showdown between Buffalo's elite defense and New England's unstoppable offense.
Week 12
New England Patriots at Denver Broncos
Sun, Nov. 29 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning, and a rematch of the AFC Championship Game from two years ago.
Week 13
Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots
Sun, Dec. 6 - 4:25 p.m. ET
Chip Kelly and the high-flying Eagles will take on the defending champs in Foxborough.
Week 14
Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
Sun, Dec. 13 - 4:25 p.m. ET
These two teams played one of the best games of the year in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, and the Cowboys will be looking for revenge in Green Bay.
Week 15
Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sun, Dec. 20 - 4:25 p.m. ET
Peyton Manning will take on Ben Roethlisberger as the Broncos and Steelers will battling for playoff positioning in the AFC.
Week 16
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos
Mon, Dec. 28 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Two playoff teams from last year will be squaring off in another battle for playoff positioning in the AFC.
Week 17
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
Sun, Jan. 3 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Miami has missed the playoffs by one game in each of the last two seasons, and while they should be better after acquiring star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, this game could have major playoff implications.
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