Former Florida Gators to play in NFL's primetime schedule for 2026

TL;DR

The NFL has announced its 2026 schedule featuring several former Florida Gators in primetime games. Notable players include Caleb Banks with the Minnesota Vikings and Kyle Pitts with the Atlanta Falcons, both set for significant matchups.

Key points

NFL released its full 2026 schedule
Caleb Banks and Minnesota Vikings have four primetime games
Kyle Pitts and Atlanta Falcons featured in key matchups
Alex Anzalone and Tampa Bay Buccaneers set for three primetime games
Games include matchups against Lions, Bengals, and Packers

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The NFL just released its full 2026 schedule and plenty of former Florida Gators are featured in the primetime slate.

From the bright lights of the Swamp to the national spotlight, first-round pick defensive lineman Caleb Banks and the Minnesota Vikings were granted four primetime games next season — among them a Sunday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions in Week 15 and Thursday Night Football matchups against the New England Patriots in Week 14. Banks should see significant snaps from the onset of his career and find himself under the microscope of the national audiences right away.

Former Florida tight end Kyle Pitts will also be heavily featured along with the Atlanta Falcons in the upcoming nationwide slate. Marquee matchups include a trip to Madrid, Spain, for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 and an early-season Thursday Night clash against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.

Staying in the NFC South, former Gators linebacker Alex Anzalone and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set for three primetime games, including a showdown against the Dallas Cowboys at A&T& Stadium and a Sunday Night Football contest against the in .

Q&A

Which former Florida Gators are playing in the NFL's 2026 primetime schedule?

Caleb Banks with the Minnesota Vikings and Kyle Pitts with the Atlanta Falcons are among the former Florida Gators featured in the 2026 NFL primetime schedule.

What are the key matchups for Caleb Banks and Kyle Pitts in the 2026 NFL season?

Caleb Banks will play in four primetime games, including a Sunday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions, while Kyle Pitts will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid and the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.

How many primetime games will Alex Anzalone and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play in 2026?

Alex Anzalone and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled for three primetime games in the 2026 NFL season.