Seahawks vs. Wilson, Mayfield vs. Browns among top Week 1 matchups

The NFL will kick things off with a bang the first week of the season. Several marquee matchups are on the schedule, including a prime-time showdown between the Pete Carroll’s Seahawks and Russell Wilson’s Broncos. Another intriguing grudgematch was added to the slate today when the Browns traded Baker Mayfield to their Week 1 opponents, the Panthers. There’s also a couple potential shootouts and an obligatory appearance by Tom Brady on Sunday night.

Here are the matchups we’re most excited about for Week 1.

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Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: Sunday night (8:20 p.m. ET, 5:20 p.m. PT)

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Raiders vs. Chargers: Sunday afternoon (4:25 p.m. PT, 1:25 p.m. PT)

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Browns vs. Panthers: Sunday morning (1:00 p.m. ET, 10:00 a.m. PT)

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Chiefs vs. Cardinals: Sunday afternoon (4:25 p.m. ET, 1:25 p.m. PT)

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Seahawks vs. Broncos: Monday night (8:15 p.m. ET, 5:15 p.m. PT)

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Bills vs. Rams: Thursday night (8:20 p.m. ET, 5:20 p.m. PT)

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