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Rams tie NFL record for most prime-time games in one season
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams have tied the NFL record for the most prime-time games in a single season with seven. This record was previously set by the Chiefs in 2025 and the Bills in 2023.
Key points
- Los Angeles Rams tie NFL record for prime-time games
- Rams scheduled for seven prime-time games in 2026
- Record previously set by Chiefs in 2025 and Bills in 2023
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When you're the Super Bowl favorites, the NFL wants to put you on the big stage as often as possible.
That's the situation the Los Angeles Rams are in this season as one of the league's marquee teams. With the schedule officially out, we now know just how popular the league thinks the Rams will be in 2026.
They were given seven prime-time games this year, which ties the all-time record. The Chiefs in 2025 and the Bills in 2023 both played seven prime-time games to set the NFL record for a single season, which the Rams have now tied.
These are the Rams' seven prime-time games in 2026.
- Week 1: Thursday, Sept. 10, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8:35 p.m. ET, Netflix (Australia)
- Week 2: Monday, Sept. 21, vs. New York Giants, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, at Denver Broncos, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
- Week 5: Monday, Oct. 12, vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Week 12: Wednesday, Nov. 25, vs. Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m. ET, Netflix
Q&A
How many prime-time games did the Rams have in 2026?
The Rams had seven prime-time games in the 2026 season.
Which teams previously held the record for most prime-time games?
The Kansas City Chiefs in 2025 and the Buffalo Bills in 2023 both previously held the record with seven prime-time games.
What does it mean for the Rams to be Super Bowl favorites?
Being Super Bowl favorites means the Rams are considered one of the top teams in the league, leading to increased visibility and more prime-time game slots.
