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NFL Saturday schedule: How to watch Bengals-Vikings, Steelers-Colts, Broncos-Lions 🏈

haadiza ogwude, cincinnati enquirer
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This season marks the first time in 35 years that the NFL has scheduled games on four different Saturdays, kicking off on Dec. 16 with the Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings.
This season marks the first time in 35 years that the NFL has scheduled games on four different Saturdays, kicking off on Dec. 16 with the Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings.

Congratulations, football fans, you've now taken over prime time television for the entire weekend.

That's right, there will be games on both Saturday and Sunday for the remainder of the 2023-2024 NFL season. This season marks the first time in 35 years that the NFL has scheduled games on four different Saturdays, kicking off on Dec. 16.

Here's a rundown of start times, channels, and what to know about each game this Saturday.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Minnesota Vikings at Paycor Stadium at 1 p.m. The Bengals beat the Vikings 27-24 during their last meeting in 2021.

The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to the Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts at 4:30 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to the Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts at 4:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts

The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts at 4:30 p.m. Pittsburgh won their last meeting last season, 24-17.

The Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions wrap up Saturday's slate at Ford Field in Detroit.
The Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions wrap up Saturday's slate at Ford Field in Detroit.

Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions

The Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions wrap up Saturday's slate at Ford Field in Detroit. The Broncos beat the Lions 38-10 during their last meeting in 2021.

Why are there NFL games on Saturday this weekend?

Did you know it is actually illegal for the NFL to have games on both Fridays and Saturdays during a given week? This is due to the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which states that the NFL may not broadcast a game within 75 miles of a high school or college football game, USA Today reports. This prevents the NFL from broadcasting on Fridays or Saturdays to protect attendance at high school and college football games.

But since the college football season is over, the NFL wants to capitalize on fans still looking to watch high-end football on Saturdays, hence the new Saturday slate.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who plays football on Saturday? 3 NFL games to watch