Sunday Night Football had quite the debut in Week 1 as the Dallas Cowboys hammered the New York Giants 40-0. Hopefully, Week 2’s NFL game tonight is more competitive when the Miami Dolphins head to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots in another Sunday night divisional duel.
What is the Sunday Night Football channel, and when does the game kick off? Here’s how to watch tonight’s NFL game, including the start time, TV channel, and live stream options.
What Channel Airs the NFL Game Tonight?
The Sunday Night Football tilt between the Dolphins and Patriots airs on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will also be available to stream on Peacock for those without standard cable options.
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream option
Peacock, FuboTV
The Dolphins started the 2023 season as hot as could be compared to the past few seasons. Led by QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill, Miami answered everything the Chargers threw at them and won 36-34. Despite a pair of turnovers, Tua played one of the best games of his career to start 2023.
On a day when the rushing attack could only muster 3.5 yards per carry, Tua picked up the slack with his arm. The fifth-year QB completed 28 of his 45 passes for 466 yards and three touchdowns.
MORE: Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Is a Legit MVP Candidate Following Week 1 Performance
Most notably, he was not sacked once, and despite the Dolphins missing Pro Bowl LT Terron Armstead, Tagovailoa navigated the pocket masterfully all game. The work done this past offseason has allowed the face of the Dolphins franchise to take the next step in his development.
The Chargers defense did everything they could in Week 1, but Tua had an answer for everything. Will this new mojo travel to Foxborough?
Tagovailoa is undefeated against the Patriots, boasting a 4-0 record since December 2020. Securing the first win against the Patriots in September will be crucial as Miami is 0-4 when playing in cold weather games since 2021, something that will have to change if the Dolphins want to hoist the Lombardi Trophy again.
2023 Sunday Night Football Schedule
That’s two games marked off the 2023 Sunday Night Football schedule. NBC’s streak of divisional games breaks next week with a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders and doesn’t return until Week 14.
Here’s a look at the remaining 15 games throughout the season.
Week 3, Sept. 24
Pittsburgh Steelers at Las Vegas Raiders
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 4, Oct. 1
Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 5, Oct. 8
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 6, Oct. 15
New York Giants at Buffalo Bills
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 7, Oct. 22
Miami Dolphins at Philadelphia Eagles
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 8, Oct. 29
Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Chargers
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 9, Nov. 5
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 10, Nov. 12
New York Jets at Las Vegas Raiders
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 11, Nov. 19
Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 12, Nov. 26
Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 13, Dec. 3
Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 14, Dec. 10
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 15, Dec. 17
Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
Week 16, Dec. 24
New England Patriots at Denver Broncos
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
NFL Network - Live stream options
NFL+, FuboTV
Week 17, Dec. 31
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings
- Start time
8:20 p.m. ET - Channel
NBC - Live stream options
Peacock, FuboTV
