The 2026 NFL season kicks off Thursday night with a marquee matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium.
The game features the defending Super Bowl champions against a Lions team that many analysts consider the top contender in the NFC.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enters the season as the heavy favorite for MVP after leading Kansas City to back-to-back championships.
Detroit's offense, led by quarterback Jared Goff, ranked first in the league in points scored last season.
The game will be broadcast nationally on NBC with kickoff set for 8:20 PM Eastern.
