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The NFL kicks off the 2008 regular season on Thursday, Sept. 4 with an NFC East showdown when the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants host the Washington Redskins at 7 pm ET on NBC.


The celebration continues on Sunday, Sept. 7 with 13 games, including a primetime rematch of Super Bowl XLI with the Indianapolis Colts hosting the Chicago Bears in their new home, Lucas Oil Stadium (8:15 pm ET, NBC).


Week 1's Monday Night Football will feature a division rival doubleheader when the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings (7 pm ET, ESPN) and the Denver Broncos travel to Oakland to take on the Raiders (10:15 ET, ESPN).


Stay tuned to NFL.com for updates on the NFL's kickoff celebration.

Week 1 primetime games announced
Kickoff weekend will feature four primetime televised matchups, including a divisional showdown between the Giants and Redskins on NBC.
AFC team schedules
Check out a complete team-by-team breakdown of the 2008 regular season schedule in the AFC.
NFC team schedules
Check out a complete team-by-team breakdown of the 2008 regular season schedule in the NFC.

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On NFL Network

Complete Combine coverage:


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» Live Worktouts: Hosted by Rich Eisen with NFL Network analysts Charles Davis, Mike Mayock and Rod Woodson providing daily reports on the prospects participating in the workouts. Airs live Saturday, Feb. 23 through Tuesday, Feb. 26 beginning at 11 a.m. ET each day. Only on NFL Network.

» NFL Total Access: NFL Total Access is on location from the Scouting Combine with news, analysis and interviews featuring host Fran Charles alongside analysts Steve Mariucci, Jamie Dukes, and reporter Adam Schefter. Airs live Thursday, Feb. 21 through Monday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

» Press Conferences: Player, coach and general manager press conferences anchored by Paul Burmeister and Adam Schefter. Airs live Thursday, Feb. 21, and Friday, Feb. 22, at 2:30 p.m. ET as well as Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ET.

» Put Up Your Dukes: The power half-hour hosted by former NFL offensive lineman Jamie Dukes will be live from Indianapolis.

» Still getting shutout? See what you can do to get the NFL Network.
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Kickoff Weekend Dates
Sept. 4-8, 2008 (all times ET)
Thursday, Sept. 4
Redskins at Giants, 7 p.m., NBC
Sunday, Sept. 7
Lions at Falcons, 1 p.m., FOX
Bengals at Ravens, 1 p.m., CBS
Seahawks at Bills, 1 p.m., FOX
Jets at Dolphins, 1 p.m., CBS
Chiefs at Patriots, 1 p.m., CBS
Buccaneers at Saints, 1 p.m., FOX
Rams at Eagles, 1 p.m., FOX
Texans at Steelers, 1 p.m., CBS
Jaguars at Titans, 1 p.m., CBS
Cowboys at Browns, 4:15 p.m., FOX
Panthers at Chargers, 4:15 p.m., FOX
Cardinals at 49ers, 4:15 p.m., FOX
Bears at Colts, 8:15 p.m., NBC
Monday, Sept. 8
Vikings at Packers, 7 p.m., ESPN
Broncos at Raiders, 10:15 p.m., ESPN
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