The NFL is expanding its international footprint like never before, with nine games scheduled across six countries during the 2026 season. Here's what's on the betting board and what matters for each matchup.

Thursday, Sept. 10 | Melbourne, Australia | Week 1

49ers vs. Rams

Spread: Rams -2.5 | Moneyline: Rams -155, 49ers +130 | O/U: 48.5

The stakes: The NFL makes its first-ever trip to Australia with a clash of NFC West heavyweights. The Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks have divvied up two of the last six division titles, with both the Rams and Seahawks claiming Super Bowls in that span. The 49ers lost a Super Bowl in that window. Only twice in the last decade has an NFC West winner collapsed in the first playoff round—dominance in this division typically translates to postseason success.

Sunday, Sept. 27 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Week 3

Ravens vs. Cowboys

Spread: Ravens -2.5 | Moneyline: Ravens -135, Cowboys +114 | O/U: 52.5

The stakes: The NFL returns to Brazil for a third consecutive year. The Ravens and Cowboys have met just seven times in the regular season, with Baltimore dominating the head-to-head series 6-1. Both teams finished below .500 last season, signaling potential vulnerability despite the matchup's star power.

Sunday, Oct. 4 | London, England | Week 4

Colts vs. Commanders

Spread: Commanders -1.5 | Moneyline: Commanders -110, Colts -110 | O/U: 48.5

The stakes: The first of three consecutive weeks for the NFL in the UK. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels burst onto the scene as a rookie, leading Washington to the NFC Championship Game with a 12-5 record. He claimed Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and earned Pro Bowl selection. But last season derailed him—he started just seven games due to recurring injuries, raising questions about durability heading into 2026.

Sunday, Oct. 11 | London, England | Week 5

Eagles vs. Jaguars

Spread: Eagles -2.5 | Moneyline: Eagles -130, Jaguars +110 | O/U: 44.5

The stakes: The first of two London dates for Jacksonville, a franchise that has essentially adopted the UK as its second home. The Jaguars have played 14 games in London, sitting at 7-7. The Eagles last ventured overseas in Week 1 of 2024, beating the Packers in Brazil.

Sunday, Oct. 18 | London, England | Week 6

Texans vs. Jaguars

Spread: Texans -1.5 | Moneyline: Texans -115, Jaguars -105 | O/U: 41.5

The stakes: These AFC South rivals have split the last four division titles, but neither has advanced past the divisional round during that stretch. The Jaguars were the last team from this division to reach an AFC Championship Game—that was back in 2017, a span of nine years of futility.

Sunday, Oct. 25 | Paris, France | Week 7

Steelers vs. Saints

Spread: Steelers -2.5 | Moneyline: Steelers -135, Saints +114 | O/U: 42.5

The stakes: The NFL plants its flag in Paris for the first time. Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, but his record tells a troubling story: he's 1-3 over his last four playoff games, and his teams have missed the postseason three of the last four seasons. The veteran QB needs to reverse the narrative.

Sunday, Nov. 8 | Madrid, Spain | Week 9

Bengals vs. Falcons

Spread: Bengals -4.5 | Moneyline: Bengals -225, Falcons +185 | O/U: 48.5

The stakes: By Week 9 of the last two seasons, Cincinnati had limped to a 3-5 record en route to missing the playoffs. QB Joe Burrow's injury history haunts the franchise—since their Super Bowl run in 2021 and AFC Championship appearance in 2022, Burrow has started just 35 regular-season games over three years. The Bengals need health to compete.

Sunday, Nov. 15 | Munich, Germany | Week 10

Patriots vs. Lions

Spread: Lions -1.5 | Moneyline: Lions -125, Patriots +105 | O/U: 48.5

The stakes: The reigning AFC champions are underdogs against a Lions team that missed the playoffs last season. The explanation lies in scheduling. Last year, New England benefited from one of the easiest schedules in NFL history—that advantage evaporates in 2026. By Week 10, the Patriots will have already faced Seattle, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Buffalo, Chicago, and Green Bay: all playoff teams from 2025. Context matters.

Sunday, Nov. 22 | Mexico City, Mexico | Week 11

Vikings vs. 49ers

Spread: 49ers -3.5 | Moneyline: 49ers -205, Vikings +170 | O/U: 46.5

The stakes: The final international game bookends the season with the 49ers, who played in the first one in Melbourne. Minnesota's QB situation remains unclear, though Kyler Murray is in the fold—a former Cardinal with divisional experience against San Francisco. Murray's career record against the 49ers stands at 4-5, hardly a confidence builder for a team heading into a pressure spot.