It’s shaping up to be another monster sports weekend. NFL Week 11 rolls through mid-November with matchups across the country as playoff races heat up. College Football enters a pivotal stretch as national contenders jostle for playoff position and the NBA and NHL both feature marquee Saturday showdowns. Also, UFC 322 promises a high-stakes war between Della Maddalena and Makhachev. Let’s get into it!
Top Sports for the Weekend — November 13 to November 16, 2025
NFL Week 11 – November 13–17
Thursday, Nov 13
New York Jets at New England Patriots — 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
A classic AFC East rivalry under the lights. Drake Maye is now the MV fave but the Jets’ defense will aim to make this a grind-it-out divisional brawl.
Sunday, Nov 16 – 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network/NFL+)
Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins — Madrid (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium)
The NFL heads to Spain for the first time ever. Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle take their explosive offense abroad against a Washington team that’s improved under Jayden Daniels.
Sunday, Nov 16 – 1:00 p.m. ET Window
- Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (FOX) — The Panthers hope to climb back to .500 while Atlanta believes it still has a shot at the playoffs.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (CBS) — Baker Mayfield faces Josh Allen in one of Sunday’s most anticipated matchups.
- Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (FOX) — Houston found something on offense in NFL Week 11. Can the Titans stop Houston’s suddenly explosive offense?
- Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (FOX) — Caleb Williams looks to keep the Bears’ offense rolling against J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings.
- Green Bay Packers at New York Giants (FOX) — Jordan Love and the Packers hope to get back on the winning track versus the Giants at the Meadowlands.
- Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers (CBS) — Cincinnati’s Joe Flacco against T.J. Watt’s pass rush—always a slugfest.
- Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars (CBS) — Two of the NFL’s best QBs, Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence, battle in a must-win game for both sides.
Sunday, Nov 16 – 4:05 / 4:25 p.m. ET Window
- Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams (FOX) — Two of the NFC’s best throwdown in a monster showdown. Which team blinks first?
- San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (FOX) — Brock Purdy faces a feisty Cardinals defense in the desert.
- Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (CBS) — Can Baltimore continue their incredible climb into playoff contention? Or will the pesky Browns upset mighty Lamar and the Ravens?
- Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (CBS) — Mahomes versus the best defense in the NFL. Can Denver repeat last year’s Mile High upset?
Sunday Night Football – Nov 16
Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles — 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
Potential NFC Championship preview. Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown travel to Philly to face Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ juggernaut offense.
Monday, Nov 17
Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders — 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN)
Dak Prescott meets a dangerous Raiders front in prime time. Vegas has been scrappy all year—expect a physical contest under the lights.
Byes: Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints.
🏈 College Football Week 12 – Saturday, November 15
- South Carolina at Texas A&M — The Aggies remain a CFP hopeful, but the Gamecocks’ defense could make this trickier than expected in College Station.
- Wisconsin at Indiana — Indiana looks to maintain position atop the Big Ten standings. Wisconsin would love to play spoiler.
- Arizona at Cincinnati — Arizona’s air raid meets a stingy Bearcats defense. Great test of discipline on both sides.
- Oklahoma at Alabama — Dillon Gabriel and the Sooners travel to Tuscaloosa to face Ty Simpson’s Tide in a top-10 clash.
- Iowa at USC — Iowa’s defense battles USC’s speed. Lincoln Riley’s Trojans can’t afford another late season stumble.
- Florida at Ole Miss — Ole Miss can taste the trip to the College Football Playoff. Preventing the reeling Gators from providing a massive upset is paramount.
- Texas at Georgia — Huge SEC battle. Arch Manning and the Horns must upset the Dawgs to have any shot at the CFP. Three losses and you’re out, so expect Sark and Texas to pull everything out of the playbook.
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🏀 NBA Weekend – November 14 to 16
- LA Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks – Saturday, Nov. 15
Luka versus Giannis and Dame in what should be a high scoring and entertaining game. Expect highlight plays, tension, and top-tier basketball intensity. - Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves – Saturday, Nov. 15
Jokic meets Anthony Edwards in a Western Conference clash with playoff energy. The Wolves’ physicality will test the Nuggets’ poise.
Elsewhere, Golden State, Boston, and OKC all continue to flex in early-season form, but Saturday’s doubleheader is the true headline of the NBA weekend.
⚽ NHL Weekend – November 14 to 16
The Battle of Florida is the headliner this weekend as Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Florida Panthers on Saturday, Nov. 15. The Panthers’ aggressive forecheck has been relentless, while Tampa’s power play remains deadly. Expect playoff-style intensity between these Sunshine State rivals.
Elsewhere, the Rangers, Canucks, and Avalanche continue to roll while Edmonton looks to claw back into form before Thanksgiving.
🏀 NCAAM – College Basketball Weekend
The college hoops season is already serving up intriguing non-conference matchups, but none bigger than Houston vs Auburn on Sunday, November 16. Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars remain one of the most disciplined teams in the nation while Auburn’s up-tempo attack could make for a fiery contrast in styles. This early test may say a lot about who’s elite in 2025–26.
🥊 UFC 322 – Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev – Saturday, November 15
UFC 322 brings fireworks as Jack Della Maddalena faces Islam Makhachev in a blockbuster main event. Makhachev’s grappling dominance meets Della Maddalena’s crisp standup in a stylistic collision that could define both divisions’ futures. The undercard includes rising contenders across welterweight and lightweight—expect chaos, blood, and elite technique.
Want to see what’s next inside the Octagon? Check out the Next Big UFC Fight page for upcoming bouts, betting lines, and fight previews.
This Weekend’s Bottom Line
From Jets at Patriots on Thursday to Cowboys at Raiders on Monday, Week 11 delivers wall-to-wall NFL drama.
College Football ramps up with Texas at Georgia and Oklahoma at Alabama, while Saturday’s Lakers-Bucks and Lightning-Panthers games headline an electric pro sports weekend. Top it off with UFC 322, and it’s clear—this is one of the most stacked sports weekends of the year.
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