FOX to Broadcast NFC Doubleheader on Saturday, Week 16 of 2025 NFL Season
As the 2025 NFL season approaches its climax, with division races intensifying and playoff berths on the line, football fans can anticipate a thrilling Saturday afternoon of action on FOX. The network has revealed its plans to broadcast a doubleheader on Week 16, scheduled for December 20th, featuring four NFC teams locked in compelling matchups.
The Week 16 doubleheader promises to deliver a high-octane dose of NFC rivalries and potential playoff implications. One of the featured games will be a highly anticipated rematch of this past season’s NFC Championship Game, pitting the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland.
The Eagles and Commanders rivalry has been a fixture of the NFC East for decades, and their recent clash in the NFC Championship Game added another chapter to their storied history. This Week 16 encounter will provide the Commanders with an opportunity for revenge and a chance to prove their mettle against the Super Bowl champions.
The Eagles, who are set to kick off their season on FOX against the Dallas Cowboys, will be looking to maintain their dominance in the NFC East and solidify their position as Super Bowl contenders. Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, the Eagles possess a potent offensive attack that will pose a significant challenge to the Commanders defense.
The other game in the Week 16 doubleheader will showcase a classic NFC North rivalry, as the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers. The Bears and Packers have a long and storied history, and their matchups are always fiercely contested.
The Bears, under the leadership of their young quarterback, will be aiming to upset the Packers and assert themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NFC North. The Packers, on the other hand, will be determined to maintain their dominance in the division and secure a playoff berth.
FOX’s Week 16 doubleheader will be preceded by a one-hour gameshow, marking the network’s 11th such offering – a record. The broadcast will also represent FOX’s 31st window of games this season, the most in the league, underscoring the network’s commitment to providing extensive NFL coverage.
The Philadelphia Eagles are riding high after their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, preventing the Chiefs from achieving the first-ever three-peat in Super Bowl history. The Eagles defeated the Commanders, 55-23, en route to their Super Bowl triumph. In that game, both Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley each scored three rushing touchdowns, showcasing the Eagles’ potent ground attack.
Interestingly, both the Eagles and Commanders, as well as the Packers and Bears, split their regular-season series last year. The home team emerged victorious in both NFC East matchups, while the road team prevailed in the North battles.
The Packers’ loss to the Bears last year occurred in Week 18, a game in which it appeared the Packers were strategically playing for seeding late in the contest. However, they ultimately lost the game and subsequently fell to the Eagles in their playoff matchup, a rematch of their Week 1 encounter in Brazil.
The 2025 NFL season is scheduled to kick off on September 4th, promising another year of thrilling football action.
The addition of Saquon Barkley to the Eagles offense will provide another weapon for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense. Barkley’s abilities to run and catch will make the Eagle’s offense even more difficult to defend. The commander’s defense will have to find a way to contain Barkley, if they hope to have a chance in the game.
The Bear’s also made some changes to their roster and appear ready to compete in the NFC North. The Bear’s will be looking to their new players to help them defeat the Packers in week 16. The Packer’s will need to be prepared for the new look Bears team.
The Week 16 matchups on FOX promise to be a highlight of the 2025 NFL season, featuring intense rivalries, potential playoff implications, and the opportunity to witness some of the league’s top teams in action. Football fans should mark their calendars for December 20th and prepare for a Saturday afternoon of thrilling NFC football.
