Denver rallied from a 16-0 halftime hole to stun the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 on Sunday Night Football in Week 3, as Bo Nix dove in from 1 yard out with 47 seconds remaining and safety Talanoa Hufanga came up with two interceptions of Matthew Stafford, one of them a 66-yard pick-six. Week 4’s prime-time Sunday game arrives October 4, with the Detroit Lions visiting Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers. This page tracks the current Lions-Panthers lines, the complete 2026 SNF slate with results, and what bettors should know about wagering on NBC’s Sunday night package from now through January at top betting sites.
Sunday night isn’t the lone prime-time draw in Week 4. The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 1, on Prime Video, and the Atlanta Falcons meet the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football on October 5 to wrap up the week.
Week 4 Sunday Night Football odds: Lions at Panthers
Detroit is laying roughly 3 points on the road, with the Lions priced around -155 on the moneyline and Carolina available near +130. Totals across books currently range from 46.5 to 49.5, so shopping for the best number matters before you bet the over or under. Lines tend to move as injury news comes out during the week, and we’ll keep this section current through the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff on NBC and Peacock.
The Lions come in at 2-1 after a 31-24 win over the New York Jets, their third straight game with 30 or more points. Jahmyr Gibbs carried that effort, scoring three second-half touchdowns and piling up 164 yards from scrimmage, and he gives Detroit a matchup edge bettors will want to factor into player props as well.
Carolina sits at 1-2 following a 21-18 loss in Cleveland, where the Browns pressured Bryce Young on more than half his dropbacks and the Panthers lost receiver Jalen Coker to injury. Young’s protection and Coker’s status are the two biggest questions to settle before backing Carolina as a home underdog in Charlotte.
2026 Sunday Night Football schedule
Every 2026 SNF matchup is listed below, and each game moves into the results rows with its final score once it wraps up. Week 18’s pairing will be set once the late-season playoff picture comes into focus.
| Week | Date | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 2026 | Giants 28, Cowboys 20 | ||
| 2 | September 20, 2026 | Chiefs 33, Colts 30 (OT) | ||
| 3 | September 27, 2026 | Broncos 30, Rams 26 | ||
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| 4 | October 4, 2026 | Lions at Panthers | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 5 | October 11, 2026 | Ravens at Falcons | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 6 | October 18, 2026 | Cowboys at Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 7 | October 25, 2026 | Chiefs at Seahawks | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 8 | November 1, 2026 | Eagles at Commanders | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 9 | November 8, 2026 | Buccaneers at Bears | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 10 | November 15, 2026 | Steelers at Bengals | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 11 | November 22, 2026 | Vikings vs. 49ers (Mexico City) | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 12 | November 29, 2026 | Patriots at Chargers | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 13 | December 6, 2026 | Texans at Steelers | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 14 | December 13, 2026 | Bills at Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 15 | December 20, 2026 | Lions at Vikings | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 16 | December 27, 2026 | Jaguars at Cowboys | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 17 | January 3, 2027 | Eagles at 49ers | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 18 | January 10, 2027 | TBD at TBD | TBD | NBC/Peacock |
Sunday Night Football player props
Every Sunday Night Football game comes with a full slate of player prop markets at NFL sportsbooks, covering passing, rushing, receiving and touchdown props, among others. For the Week 1 opener, that includes props on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb, along with Dart and Giants receiver Malik Nabers, who is working back from a torn ACL and remains a game-time watch for the opener. Use the bet finder tool below to search by player.
Other ways to bet on Sunday Night Football
Beyond the point spread, moneyline and total, there are several other ways to get in on Sunday Night Football action all season long. Here are some popular options from our NFL betting guide:
Same-game parlays: Combine multiple picks from the same game onto a single ticket, such as a spread, a total and a player prop, for a bigger payout. Every pick has to hit for the parlay to cash, so a single wrong leg sinks the whole ticket.
In-play betting: The betting doesn’t stop once Sunday Night Football kicks off. Live odds shift throughout the game based on what’s happening on the field, and sportsbooks offer new spreads, totals and props in real time as the action unfolds.
Alternate lines: Move off the main spread or total to find a number you’re more comfortable with. Alternate lines run from a half-point up to double digits, and the payout adjusts based on how much risk you’re taking on or off the standard line.
You can also work Sunday Night Football into bigger parlays across the week’s slate, tying it to the early Sunday games or pairing it with Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football for a full-week ticket.
Top sportsbook promos for NFL Sunday Night Football
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Sunday Night Football FAQ
NBC is the broadcast home for Sunday Night Football. Viewers can also catch the action on the streaming service Peacock or the NBC Sports app.
NFL schedule makers do their best to put the most compelling games in front of the biggest primetime audience. Sunday Night Football tends to serve as the showcase game of the week, and the league can flex games in or out as the season goes on to keep the most interesting matchups in that slot.
Sunday Night Football became a regular part of the NFL schedule with its first game on Nov. 8, 1987, broadcast by ESPN. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-10.
Two games share the record at 83 combined points. In 2009, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 45-38, and in 2018, the New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-40.
Plenty of online sportsbooks offer promo codes for Sunday Night Football, including a BetMGM bonus code, DraftKings promo code, bet365 bonus code, FanDuel promo code, Caesars sportsbook promo code and Fanatics sportsbook promo. These offers change often, so check each sportsbook’s site for the most current terms and eligibility requirements.