Here are 4 NFL Week 1 games to watch

Can you hear Fox's NFL theme music in your head already? The NFL's first full slate of games is set to kick off Sunday. Here are four Week 1 matchups to keep an eye on.

Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Brown, 1 p.m. on CBS — The Titans figure to be a factor in the AFC playoff hunt, but most eyes will be on the Browns. After what feels like eons of futility, Cleveland enters the 2019 season with a talent-laden roster, from second-year quarterback Baker Mayfield to newly-acquired wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to defensive end Myles Garrett. The Browns could be a bit over-hyped, but even if they fail to meet expectations, they're sure to be entertaining.

Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. on Fox — The Rams, last year's NFC champions, have their sights set on the Lombardi trophy this year and their quest begins in Carolina under third-year head coach Sean McVay. Rams fans will want to see how running back Todd Gurley looks following injuries that curtailed his 2018 season. Carolina, led by quarterback Cam Newton and running back Christian McCaffrey, could be a bounceback candidate after missing the playoffs last year.

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Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. on CBS — Andrew Luck fans might not want to tune into this one, but despite the gaping hole he left, Indianapolis still has a loaded roster that could keep them in contention. The Chargers should be right there,as well, though star running back Melvin Gordon continues to hold out and first team All-Pro safety Derwin James is injured.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots, 8:20 p.m. on NBC — The defending champion Patriots will get their rings as they host longtime rival Pittsburgh. Neither team is a stranger to the bright lights, but the stakes would be even higher, however, if new Patriot Antonio Brown, who played nine seasons for Pittsburgh before the relationship ended badly, was eligible to suit up this week.