When the 2026 NFL schedule dropped on Thursday, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets fans found a silver lining—or maybe just a chance to catch up on sleep. These two AFC East rivals are among just five teams league-wide that didn't land a single primetime game this season.

That's right, no Thursday night, Sunday night, or Monday night football for these two squads. While the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots are lighting up the national spotlight, the Dolphins and Jets will be doing their business in the relative quiet of Sunday afternoons.

Joining them in this "honor" are the Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals—the only NFC team without a primetime slot. For the Cardinals, it's understandable given their market size and quarterback uncertainty. But for the Jets, playing in New York, being left out stings a bit. Coming off a rough season and banking on Geno Smith under center, maybe the league is waiting to see if they can turn things around.

The Dolphins are in a similar boat with a new coaching staff and Malik Willis at quarterback. There's just too much unknown for a team that could be facing a long year.

For fans, the upside is clear: regular bedtimes. No late nights stressing over primetime performances—just standard kickoffs and a chance to get some quality rest. Whether those Sunday afternoons bring sweet dreams or nightmares depends on how these teams play. But at least you'll be well-rested either way.