The NFL's Week 1 schedule features several compelling matchups for the 2021 season. Here are the key games:

Bengals vs Vikings (12pm CT, FOX)

• First meeting since 2017
• Vikings are 1-6 all-time in Cincinnati
• Joe Burrow returns from ACL/MCL injury
• Features LSU teammates Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson
• Mike Zimmer faces former team with Paul Guenther on staff

Browns vs Chiefs (3:25 CT, CBS)

• Rematch of 2020 AFC Divisional Round (Chiefs won 22-17)
• Chiefs have won last 4 matchups against Browns
• Baker Mayfield seeks first win against Patrick Mahomes
• Key AFC afternoon matchup

Other Notable Week 1 Games:

• Cowboys at Buccaneers (Thursday Night Kickoff Game)
• Panthers host Jets (Sam Darnold faces former team)
• Steelers at Bills (AFC playoff teams clash)
• Saints vs Packers (First game post-Drew Brees)
• Raiders host Ravens (Monday Night Football)

The full NFL schedule for all 32 teams will be released Wednesday evening.

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