The regular season came down right to the final kick (literally), wrapping up Sunday Night Football odds for the season — but we're now into the postseason, where the SNF spot of Wild Card Round features the Los Angeles Chargers visiting the New England Patriots.
The opening NFL odds had the Pats as 3.5-point home favorites, but read on for the latest SNF odds, Sunday Night Football props, and a recap of the SNF schedule from the 2025-26 season.
Sunday Night Football odds
Chargers vs Patriots opening odds
- Point spread: Chargers +3.5 | Patriots -3.5
- Moneyline: Chargers +168 | Patriots -200
- Total: Over 39.5 | Under 39.5
Sunday Night Football 2025 schedule & how to watch
| Date | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7 Week 1 |
Ravens (40) at Bills (41) | 8:20 NBC |
| 9/14 Week 2 |
Falcons (22) at Vikings (6) | 8:20 NBC |
| 9/21 Week 3 |
Chiefs (22) at Giants (9) | 8:20 NBC |
| 9/28 Week 4 |
Packers (40) at Cowboys (40) | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/5 Week 5 |
Patriots (23) at Bills (20) | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/12 Week 6 |
Lions (17) at Chiefs (30) | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/19 Week 7 |
Falcons (10) at 49ers (20) | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/28 Week 8 |
Packers (35) at Steelers (25) | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/2 Week 9 |
Seahawks (38) at Commanders (14) | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/9 Week 10 |
Steelers (10) at Chargers (25) | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/16 Week 11 |
Lions (9) at Eagles (16) | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/23 Week 12 |
Buccaneers (7) at Rams (34) | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/30 Week 13 |
Broncos (27) at Commanders (26) | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/7 Week 14 |
Texans (20) at Chiefs (10) | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/14 Week 15 |
Vikings (34) at Cowboys (26) | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/23 Week 16 |
Patriots (28) at Ravens (24) | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/28 Week 17 |
Bears (38) at 49ers (42) | 8:20 NBC |
| 1/4 Week 18 |
Ravens (24) at Steelers (26) | 8:20 NBC |
| 1/11 Wild Card |
Chargers at Patriots | 8:00 NBC |
SNF betting tips
From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst
Experience matters
Considered the marquee matchup on Sunday, being the only true standalone game, sometimes the bright lines can be overwhelming for young players an coaches. Give the benefit of the doubt to veteran coaches and staff/players with experience, who are grounded in their game prep and are less likely to get caught up in the hoopla on Sunday night.
Home-field frenzy
Any NFL Sunday leads to raucous home crowds, but home-field advantage gets an extra boost for the prime-time affair. The home crowd has been tailgating all day, rather than the usual (a.k.a. shorter) partying that comes with a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET kickoff. That ravenous crowd is then released into the stadium, giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.
The temperature drops quick
Sunday night games can also be an advantage for cold-weather teams once the calendar hits December and January. Temperatures dip when the sun goes down and places like Green Bay and Buffalo can turn into frozen wastelands. And yes, the chilly temps impact both sides, but visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.
Sunday Night Football Odds FAQ
There is one SNF game each week, almost entirely broadcasted on NBC/Peacock.
There are nine teams that play twice on SNF this year, with the Kansas City Chiefs playing three times in 2025.
The Dallas Cowboys entered 2024 with the most SNF wins (32) and appearances (60) of all time.
The Buffalo Bills entered 2024 as the winningest SNF team of all time, with an .833 win percentage (10-2).
