The National Football League enters its pivotal twelfth week with crucial divisional showdowns and MVP-caliber quarterback duels taking center stage. As four teams enjoy their bye week, the remaining squads battle for playoff positioning in what promises to be a defining period of the season.
Complete Week 12 Schedule with IST Timings
The action kicks off on Thursday night, November 20, with Buffalo Bills visiting Houston Texans at 8:15 PM ET, which translates to 6:45 AM IST on Friday morning for Indian viewers.
Sunday Early Afternoon Games
The Sunday early window features seven exciting matchups, all beginning at 1:00 PM ET (11:30 PM IST):
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs - The Chiefs face a critical test needing to halt their two-game losing streak.
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers - A classic NFC North rivalry renewed.
New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals - Both teams looking to build momentum.
New York Giants at Detroit Lions - The Lions continue their playoff push at home.
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens - AFC showdown with playoff implications.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears - Historic franchises clash at Soldier Field.
Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans - Both teams fighting to stay in playoff contention.
Sunday Late Afternoon Window
The action continues with four late afternoon games, with two contests starting at 4:05 PM ET (2:35 AM IST Monday):
Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders
Jacksonville Jaguars at Arizona Cardinals
Two more games follow at 4:25 PM ET (2:55 AM IST Monday):
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints - NFC South rivalry game.
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys - This storied rivalry heats up with Dallas coming off a big Monday night win and Philadelphia looking to extend their NFC East lead.
Prime Time Showdowns
Sunday night features an NFC showdown between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams at 8:20 PM ET (6:50 AM IST Monday), featuring Matthew Stafford versus Baker Mayfield at SoFi Stadium.
The week concludes with Monday night football on November 24, with Carolina Panthers visiting San Francisco 49ers at 8:15 PM ET (6:45 AM IST Tuesday).
Team News and Key Insights
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills kick off Week 12 on Thursday night, travelling to Houston where the Texans look to build momentum after consecutive victories. The Thursday night opener sets the tone for a weekend filled with playoff implications.
The Kansas City Chiefs face perhaps their most important game of the season against the Indianapolis Colts, with Patrick Mahomes and company desperate to stop their two-game slide and regain their championship form.
The Eagles-Cowboys matchup stands out as one of the weekend's premier contests, with both NFC East rivals understanding the divisional implications of this late afternoon showdown.
Viewing Information for Indian Fans
Indian viewers can catch all the NFL Week 12 action through DAZN NFL Game Pass, which offers premium streams and RedZone access throughout Sunday and Monday night action. For American viewers, coverage will be provided by NFL+ and select US networks including FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN.
The four teams enjoying their bye week this time around are Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders, giving them valuable rest before the final playoff push.
As the NFL season enters its crucial stretch run, every matchup carries increased importance, making Week 12 potentially season-defining for several franchises across the league.
