May 13, 2025
As the NFL gears up for its much-anticipated full schedule release, a wave of schedule leaks has already begun to surface online — and they’re giving fans a tantalizing preview of some blockbuster matchups ahead of the official reveal.
From international games to primetime showdowns, here’s what we know so far from the 2025 NFL schedule leaks that have been making the rounds on social media and insider reports.
Confirmed Matchups (According to Leaks)
1. Vikings Make History With Back-to-Back International Games
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly set to become the first team in NFL history to play consecutive international games in different countries.
Sept. 28: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland (NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Ireland) Oct. 5: vs. Cleveland Browns in London, England
2. Chiefs Set for Season Opener vs. Ravens
Per multiple insiders, the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2025 season in a high-stakes AFC Championship rematch against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 4.
3. Cowboys to Face 49ers on Thanksgiving
Get ready for fireworks on Turkey Day. Leaks suggest the Dallas Cowboys will host the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving in what could be one of the most-watched games of the year.
4. Jets vs. Patriots in Black Friday Showdown
The NFL’s newest holiday tradition continues with a reported Black Friday game featuring Aaron Rodgers’ Jets taking on the New England Patriots — a rivalry with fresh fuel.
5. Eagles vs. Giants on Christmas Day
The NFC East showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants is rumored to be set for Christmas Day, delivering a gift-wrapped divisional clash to fans nationwide.
A Growing Trend: Leaks Before Launch
Schedule leaks have become an unofficial tradition of their own in recent years, with beat reporters, team insiders, and social media sleuths piecing together early details from travel plans, hotel bookings, and quiet confirmations. While not all leaked games are guaranteed to appear as-is, the majority of early reports in past seasons have proven accurate.
Fans are eating it up, with hashtags like #NFLScheduleLeaks and #GameLeaks trending across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Reddit.
What’s Still to Come?
The full 2025 NFL schedule is expected to be officially released this week, and if these leaks are any indication, fans are in for a season packed with historic matchups, fierce rivalries, and global expansion.
But until the final slate is unveiled, keep your notifications on — because the leaks are likely far from over.
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