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| Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (#4) looks on from the sidelines during a game. (NBC) |
| ⏵ Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Press Release)
🟄 Highlights:
- A loaded Sunday Week #3 slate on CBS Sports (and streaming on Paramount+), as the network holds the rights to seven NFL games, including Ravens-Cowboys live from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly makes his NFL on CBS game analyst debut, joining Chris Lewis & Amanda Balionis for Raiders-Saints from New Orleans on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT.
- “The NFL Today presented by Jeep” gets you set for the action beginning at 12:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+, with James Brown, Hall of Famer Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson & Kyle Long.
- AFC North Showdown In Steel City: Tee Higgins and the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) head to Pittsburgh for a divisional meeting with Jaylen Warren and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+.
- Ravens, Cowboys Battle From Rio: Maracanã Stadium hosts this Week #3 international matchup as Malaki Starks and the Baltimore Ravens (1-1) face CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 PM ET/5:25 PM BRT on CBS & Paramount+.
Welcome to Week #3 of the NFL on CBS: Field Pass! The NFL on CBS: Field Pass is an informational guide and weekly broadcast schedule series published online that details regional NFL game distributions, commentator assignments, and pregame lineups for CBS Sports.
We have plenty of material to cover this week, as CBS Sports will have seven NFL games in their portfolio. Their No. 7 crew of Chris Lewis (play-by-play), Luke Kuechly (analyst) & Amanda Balionis (field reporter) receive their first game assignment of the season when the Raiders tangle with the Saints (Sunday, 4:25 PM ET).
CBS will have the Week #3 NFL doubleheader on Sunday, September 27, highlighted by the Ravens vs. Cowboys matchup from Brazil 🇧🇷. In the early slot, you have Bengals-Steelers, Titans-Giants, Patriots-Jaguars, Texans-Colts, and Chiefs-Dolphins. In the national window, Ravens-Cowboys and Raiders-Saints are the game choices there. This article will preview this weekend’s NFL on CBS doubleheader, so let’s get started.
Let’s preview this Sunday’s NFL on CBS doubleheader slate (view below 👇):
NFL on CBS — 2026 NFL Regular Season | Week #3 (CBS Doubleheader) — Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Schedule Preview:
🞹 Pregame | The NFL Today presented by Jeep — 12:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+:
On Sunday, make sure you tune in to “The NFL Today presented by Jeep,” a one-hour pregame show previewing the upcoming football action, at 12:00 PM ET/11:00 AM CT, live on CBS and Paramount+.
Veteran host James Brown anchors the program, joined by Hall of Fame head coach Bill Cowher and 11-year NFL veteran Nate Burleson. This season, the program welcomes two new analysts — Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson and former NFL offensive lineman Kyle Long. “The NFL Today” will feature highlights, analysis, feature stories, predictions, interviews, and the latest information from around the league.
🞹 Doubleheader, Game #1 | Bengals-Steelers, Chiefs-Dolphins, Titans-Giants, Patriots-Jaguars, Texans-Colts — 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT on CBS & Paramount+:
Kick off your Sunday doubleheader on CBS Sports at 1:00 PM ET, following The NFL Today pregame show. Most of the country will see an AFC North duel take place, as Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) tussle with Rico Dowdle and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1). Other early games on CBS Sunday include Chiefs-Dolphins, Titans-Giants, Patriots-Jaguars, and Texans-Colts.
► Bengals (2-0) vs. Steelers (1-1) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+:
AFC North rivals meet in Week 3 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh as Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) play Alex Highsmith and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+. The clubs are facing off for the first time this season, with the teams splitting a pair of matchups during the 2025 regular season.
Broadcasts for Bengals-Steelers include Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Ross Tucker (analyst) & Evan Washburn (reporter).
Last week, the Bengals defeated the Texans 20-6 in Houston. Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase caught two touchdown passes in the victory. Bengals DT Jonathan Allen got himself a sack for the second straight week in Week 2 (along with three tackles for loss). Bengals QB Joe Burrow went 20-for-31 for 207 yards and 2 TD’s, helping Cincinnati’s offense against a tough Texans defense during Week 2. Bengals WR Tee Higgins racked up 95 receiving yards in the Week 2 victory in Houston.
The Steelers were grounded last week, getting blown out 20-3 by the Patriots in New England. The Steelers forced two turnovers against the Patriots last week. Week 2 marked the 32nd all-time regular season meeting between New England & Pittsburgh. Steelers LB T.J. Watt (118.5) and DT Cameron Heyward (92) rank first and second in Steelers franchise history in sacks. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers tossed for 187 yards in the Week 2 defeat at New England.
► Chiefs (2-0) vs. Dolphins (0-2) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+:
Patrick Mahomes and undefeated Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) face Malik Washington and the Miami Dolphins (0-2) on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+. Kansas City seeks its fifth consecutive regular season victory over Miami in Sunday’s game.
This week’s Chiefs-Dolphins broadcast team on CBS consists of play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan, analyst and former NFL quarterback Trent Green, and sideline reporter Melanie Collins.
The Chiefs survived an OT scare from the Colts last week, winning 33-30 on “Sunday Night Football”. Kansas City enters Week 3 tied for the lead in the AFC West, alongside the Las Vegas Raiders (2-0). Two standout performances to note from last week on the Chiefs’ side — RB Kenneth Walker III and TE Travis Kelce. Walker III rushed 24 times for 117 yards, plus added six receptions for 61 yards as a receiver. The 36-year-old Kelce turned the clock back last week, hauling in eight passes for 101 yards and scoring a receiving touchdown. Plus, Patrick Mahomes is BACK!
The Dolphins prepare for their home opener after opening losses in Las Vegas and Santa Clara. In Week 2, the Dolphins were smoked 35-13 by the 49ers on the road. Dolphins RB De’Von Achane picked up 93 scrimmage yards (74 rushing, 19 receiving) against the 49ers in Week 2 action. Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks can play in his 100th career game this weekend at Hard Rock Stadium. Dolphins WR Ryan Miller set a career high, catching a 77-yard receiving touchdown pass last week against the 49ers.
► Titans (0-2) vs. Giants (1-1) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+:
Cam Ward and the winless Tennessee Titans (0-2) visit Cam Skattebo and the New York Giants (1-1) in this Week 3 AFC vs. NFC game from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+. The last meeting between the Titans and the Giants was in 2022, when the Titans clipped the Giants 21-20.
CBS Sports’ Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), two-time Super Bowl champion Logan Ryan (analyst) & AJ Ross (field reporter) will call Titans-Giants from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
► Patriots (1-1) vs. Jaguars (1-1) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+:
Elijah Ponder and the New England Patriots (1-1) square off against Parker Washington and the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+. Jacksonville heads into the matchup following a disappointing 20-13 loss to the Broncos in Week #2. In contrast, New England arrives with momentum after a commanding 20-3 victory over Pittsburgh in Week #2. Notably, the Jaguars emerged victorious in their most recent encounter with the Patriots, securing a 32-16 win in October 2024.
Sunday’s Patriots-Jaguars game can be seen on CBS, with Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst) & Aditi Kinkhabwala (reporter).
Last week, the Patriots demolished the Steelers 20-3 at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots play their second road game of the season this upcoming weekend. Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson ran for 16 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown last week vs. the Steelers. Patriots CB Charles Woods picked up a career-high 10 tackles in last week’s game vs. the Steelers. New England picked up their 600th win in franchise history in Week 2 against Pittsburgh. New England travels to Jacksonville for the first time since 2018.
In Week #2, Jacksonville dropped a game to the Broncos, 20-13. Jacksonville comes home for a Week 3 showdown with the Patriots. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence went 17-for-29 for 189 yards and threw no touchdowns last week against the Broncos. Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten provided a nice spark to Jacksonville’s ground game last week, averaging five yards per tote (13 attempts, 65 yards, and a rushing TD). With Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis’ interception last week, Jacksonville now has seven consecutive games with at least one interception.
► Texans (0-2) vs. Colts (0-2) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+:
Will Anderson Jr. and the winless Houston Texans (0-2) visit Josh Downs and the Indianapolis Colts (0-2) in a Week 3 AFC South matchup on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+. The Colts will lean on RB Jonathan Taylor to finally get a win, while Houston tries to defeat Indianapolis for the sixth consecutive time in regular-season play.
CBS will televise Sunday’s Texans-Colts game, with Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Super Bowl champion Robert Turbin (analyst) & Tiffany Blackmon (sideline reporter) calling the action.
The Texans are coming off a 20-6 loss to the Bengals in Week #2. Following two consecutive home games (Buffalo and Cincinnati), Houston hits the road for the first time this regular season. Texans QB CJ Stroud went 30-for-55 for 353 yards last week vs. the Bengals. Unfortunately, Stroud was sacked times during that contest. Texans TE Dalton Schultz caught 12 passes for 140 yards last week. Texans HC DeMeco Ryans is 14-4 vs. the AFC South since his arrival in Houston in 2023. With one tackle for loss, Texans CB Kamari Lassiter will become the third cornerback in Texans history to start a year with a tackle for loss in three consecutive games.
The Colts were clipped 33-30 by the Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football” last week. A step in the right direction after getting dominated by the Ravens in Week 1. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 24 times for 92 yards last week and scored two touchdowns. Colts S Camryn Bynum recorded nine tackles in Week 2. Since 2025, the Colts rank sixth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed (31). Colts TE Tyler Warren found the zone in last week’s matchup vs. the Chiefs.
🞹 Doubleheader, Game #2 | Ravens-Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro), Raiders-Saints — 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT on CBS & Paramount+:
The Sunday doubleheader continues at 4:25 PM ET on CBS & Paramount+, with most of the country receiving Ravens (1-1) vs. Cowboys (1-1) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and select audiences watching the Raiders-Saints contest from New Orleans.
► 🇧🇷 Ravens (1-1) vs. Cowboys (1-1) (Rio de Janeiro) — Sunday, 4:25 PM ET (3:25 PM CT) on CBS & Paramount+:
Kyle Hamilton and the Baltimore Ravens (1-1) oppose George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) from Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in a neutral-site Week #3 matchup on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 PM ET/5:25 PM BRT on CBS & Paramount+. These teams last met in 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where the Ravens narrowly edged the Cowboys 28-25.
Calling Sunday’s Ravens-Cowboys International Series game from Brazil will be Jim Nantz (play-by-play), three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner JJ Watt (analyst) & Tracy Wolfson (field reporter).
► Raiders (2-0) vs. Saints (1-1) — Sunday, 4:25 PM ET (3:25 PM CT) on CBS & Paramount+:
Ashton Jeanty and the undefeated Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) battle Chase Young and the New Orleans Saints (1-1) on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT on CBS & Paramount+. Both teams are coming off Week 2 victories.
Sunday’s Raiders-Saints game will be televised regionally on CBS, with Chris Lewis (play-by-play), Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly (analyst) & Amanda Balionis (reporter) on the call.
The Raiders are fresh off a 26-14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Surprisingly, Las Vegas is off to a 2-0 start and is tied with the Chiefs for first place in the AFC West following the first two weeks of the season. Raiders CB Hezekiah Masses has been targeted seven times this year and has allowed only two catches for 16 yards, two interceptions, three passes defensed, and a 0.0 passer rating. The Raiders’ defense is allowing a 63.2 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks, the second-best mark in the NFL.
Behind a second-half comeback, the Saints defeated the Ravens 24-17 last week in Baltimore. Now, the Saints will come home to start a three-game homestand with Sunday’s game vs. Las Vegas at Caesars Superdome. Saints WR Chris Olave had eight receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 versus the Ravens. Saints LB Pete Werner totaled 11 tackles (8 solo) in last week’s win over the Ravens.
Throughout the season, I will provide links to additional information and resources related to these NFL on CBS: Field Pass articles. They include the 2026 NFL on CBS Schedule, the 2026 NFL on CBS Announcers, and the weekly 506 Sports maps, which serve as the backbone of the distribution portion of these articles. To do this, please search the “links mentioned” section below and follow whichever links suit your needs best.
Links Mentioned:
● 2026 NFL on CBS Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026-nfl-on-cbs-schedule.html
● 2026 NFL on CBS Announcers: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/08/2026-nfl-on-cbs-game-and-studio.html
● 506 Sports Maps (Week #3, 2026): https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2026&wk=3
The NFL on CBS broadcast schedule and commentator pairings for Week #3 of the 2026 NFL regular season are below for your viewing 👇! Please inform me about my mistakes and/or corrections that need to be made. Thanks, and let’s get into it!
- NFL on CBS: Field Pass | 2026 NFL Regular Season — Week #3 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 (CBS Doubleheader) | All Times Eastern and Subject to Change:
■ 12:00 PM ET/11:00 AM CT (Pregame):
|| ● The NFL Today presented by Jeep — James Brown, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, Russell Wilson, Kyle Long — CBS & Paramount+ ||
■ 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT (Doubleheader — Game #1):
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|| ● 🔴 Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) at Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) — Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, Evan Washburn — CBS & Paramount+ ||
╍ Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) — including 🔴 Alaska & 🔴 Hawaii
╍ 51% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Biloxi, Birmingham, Bismarck, Boise, Buffalo, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Chico, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Detroit, Erie, Eugene, Flint, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Lansing, Lexington, Louisville, Medford, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Montgomery, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Richmond, Roanoke, Sacramento, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Shreveport, Spokane, Tucson, Washington D.C., Wheeling & Youngstown
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|| ● 🔵 Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) at Miami Dolphins (0-2) — Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins — CBS & Paramount+ ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 21% of Markets Include: Bakersfield, Colorado Springs, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Myers, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Lubbock, Miami, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Palm Springs, Rapid City, Reno, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Springfield, St. Louis, Tulsa, West Palm Beach, Wichita & Wichita Falls
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|| ● 🟢 Tennessee Titans (0-2) at New York Giants (1-1) — Andrew Catalon, Logan Ryan, AJ Ross — CBS & Paramount+ ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 11% of Markets Include: Albany, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, New York City & Syracuse
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|| ● 🟡 New England Patriots (1-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) — Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala — CBS & Paramount+ ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 10% of Markets Include: Bangor, Boston, Hartford, Jacksonville, Mobile, Orlando, Panama City, Providence, Tallahassee & Tampa
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|| ● 🟠 Houston Texans (0-2) at Indianapolis Colts (0-2) — Tom McCarthy, Robert Turbin, Tiffany Blackmon — CBS & Paramount+ ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 7% of Markets Include: Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Indianapolis, San Antonio, South Bend & Terre Haute
🔳 UPDATES:
● Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX: TEN-NYG to CIN-PIT (Thurs.)
■ 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT (Doubleheader — Game #2):
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|| ● 🔴 Baltimore Ravens (1-1) vs. Dallas Cowboys (1-1) (🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro) — Jim Nantz, JJ Watt, Tracy Wolfson — CBS & Paramount+ ||
╍ Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) — including 🔴 Alaska & 🔴 Hawaii
╍ 96% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Bakersfield, Baltimore, Bangor, Biloxi, Birmingham, Bismarck, Boise, Boston, Buffalo, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Chico, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Erie, Eugene, Flint, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Lansing, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Lubbock, Medford, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Montgomery, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Palm Springs, Panama City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Rapid City, Richmond, Roanoke, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, South Bend, Spokane, Springfield, St. Louis, Syracuse, Tallahassee, Tampa, Terre Haute, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach, Wheeling, Wichita, Wichita Falls & Youngstown
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|| ● 🔵 Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) at New Orleans Saints (1-1) — Chris Lewis, Luke Kuechly, Amanda Balionis — CBS & Paramount+ ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 4% of Markets Include: Baton Rouge, Fresno, Las Vegas, Mobile, New Orleans, Reno & Shreveport
🔳 UPDATES:
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🞽 Note 🗒: This week’s NFL on CBS schedule and announcer assignments are subject to change without notice. Please check this article multiple times throughout the week for any updates.
|| ⇥ 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & 506 Sports ⇤||
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