Updated: September 30, 2026
NFL Week 2 Schedule 2026: Games, Results, TV Channels & How to Watch
NFL Week 2 of the 2026 season ran from Thursday, September 17 through Monday, September 21, and all 16 games are complete. This page has the full Week 2 schedule, every final score, the TV network for each game, and the main legal ways those games were available to watch. If you're catching up after the week ended, we've also included replay information and a breakdown of how the same broadcast options work for future NFL games.
NFL Week 2 2026 at a Glance
- Dates: September 17–21, 2026
- Games: 16 total
- Thursday Night Football: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills — Prime Video (Final: Bills 41, Lions 31)
- Sunday: 14 games across the 1:00 PM ET and 4:05/4:25 PM ET windows, plus Sunday Night Football
- Sunday Night Football: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs — NBC/Peacock (Final: Chiefs 33, Colts 30)
- Monday Night Football: New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams — ESPN/ABC (Final: Rams 28, Giants 6)
NFL Week 2 Schedule 2026: Full Results
All times are Eastern. CBS and FOX assignments for Sunday afternoon games are regional, so the matchup listed below may not have been the game shown on your local affiliate. The table shows the scheduled national network assignment for each matchup.
| Game | Date | Kickoff (ET) | TV Network | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions at Bills | Thu, Sep 17 | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | Bills 41, Lions 31 |
| Panthers at Falcons | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | FOX | Panthers 34, Falcons 3 |
| Saints at Ravens | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | CBS | Saints 24, Ravens 17 |
| Vikings at Bears | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | FOX | Vikings 9, Bears 3 |
| Bengals at Texans | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | CBS | Bengals 20, Texans 6 |
| Steelers at Patriots | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | CBS | Patriots 20, Steelers 3 |
| Packers at Jets | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | FOX | Packers 20, Jets 17 |
| Browns at Buccaneers | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | CBS | Browns 23, Buccaneers 19 |
| Eagles at Titans | Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00 PM | FOX | Eagles 24, Titans 20 |
| Jaguars at Broncos | Sun, Sep 20 | 4:05 PM | CBS | Broncos 20, Jaguars 13 |
| Raiders at Chargers | Sun, Sep 20 | 4:05 PM | CBS | Raiders 26, Chargers 14 |
| Seahawks at Cardinals | Sun, Sep 20 | 4:25 PM | FOX | Seahawks 31, Cardinals 7 |
| Commanders at Cowboys | Sun, Sep 20 | 4:25 PM | FOX | Cowboys 37, Commanders 20 |
| Dolphins at 49ers | Sun, Sep 20 | 4:25 PM | FOX | 49ers 35, Dolphins 13 |
| Colts at Chiefs | Sun, Sep 20 | 8:20 PM | NBC / Peacock | Chiefs 33, Colts 30 |
| Giants at Rams | Mon, Sep 21 | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC | Rams 28, Giants 6 |
NFL Week 2 Results and Scores
Week 2 produced several high-scoring games as well as a number of one-sided results. Buffalo defeated Detroit 41-31 on Thursday night, while Carolina beat Atlanta 34-3 and San Francisco defeated Miami 35-13 on Sunday. Dallas beat Washington 37-20, Seattle handled Arizona 31-7, and New England defeated Pittsburgh 20-3.
The closest high-profile finish came on Sunday night, when Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 33-30. The Rams then closed Week 2 with a 28-6 victory over the Giants on Monday Night Football.
Thursday Night Football: Lions at Bills
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET
- Network: Prime Video
- Final: Bills 41, Lions 31
- Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Buffalo opened Week 2 with a 41-31 victory over Detroit in the Thursday night matchup. The game was the first regular-season home game at the Bills' new Highmark Stadium.
Sunday Afternoon NFL Week 2 Games
Early window — 1:00 PM ET: Panthers at Falcons, Saints at Ravens, Vikings at Bears, Bengals at Texans, Steelers at Patriots, Packers at Jets, Browns at Buccaneers, and Eagles at Titans.
Late window — 4:05/4:25 PM ET: Jaguars at Broncos, Raiders at Chargers, Seahawks at Cardinals, Commanders at Cowboys, and Dolphins at 49ers.
Sunday afternoon NFL games are distributed regionally. That means a CBS or FOX affiliate can show different games in different local markets during the same time window.
Sunday Night Football: Colts at Chiefs
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET
- Network: NBC / Peacock
- Final: Chiefs 33, Colts 30
- Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 33-30 in the Week 2 Sunday Night Football matchup at Arrowhead Stadium.
Monday Night Football: Giants at Rams
- Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET / 5:15 PM PT
- Network: ESPN, simulcast on ABC
- Final: Rams 28, Giants 6
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
The Rams finished Week 2 with a 28-6 home victory over the Giants. The national broadcast was carried by ESPN with an ABC simulcast in markets where the local ABC affiliate carried the game.
How to Watch NFL Week 2 Replays
Because every Week 2 game has already been played, viewers looking back at the schedule should focus on replay services rather than live-game availability.
- NFL+ Premium: Provides full-game and condensed-game replays across supported devices, along with NFL RedZone and other Premium features.
- NFL+: Includes live local and primetime regular-season games on supported mobile and tablet devices, plus NFL content and game audio.
- Prime Video: Week 2's Lions-Bills Thursday Night Football broadcast was carried by Prime Video. Future Thursday Night Football games use the same national streaming home.
- Peacock: Sunday Night Football is available through Peacock's sports-enabled plans.
- ESPN / ABC: Monday Night Football uses ESPN, with ABC simulcasts for applicable games.
- CBS / Paramount+: Paramount+ carries eligible local-market CBS NFL games.
- FOX / FOX One: FOX's streaming service carries eligible FOX programming, including NFL games available in the user's market.
For a broader current-season breakdown, see our best NFL streaming services guide and cheapest ways to watch NFL games in the USA.
How to Watch NFL Games Without Cable
NFL viewing rights are divided among local broadcast networks, national primetime networks, streaming services, and out-of-market packages. The service you need depends on the type of game you're trying to watch.
- Local Sunday afternoon games: CBS and FOX carry the games assigned to your local market. A digital antenna can receive an available local broadcast without a monthly TV subscription.
- Thursday Night Football: Prime Video is the national streaming home for TNF.
- Sunday Night Football: NBC and Peacock carry SNF.
- Monday Night Football: ESPN carries MNF, with ABC simulcasts for applicable games.
- Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games: NFL Sunday Ticket provides access to Sunday afternoon games that are outside the viewer's local market, subject to applicable restrictions.
NFL Streaming Services and What They Cover
Prices and promotional offers can change. Check the provider before subscribing, especially if you're using this page to plan for a future NFL week.
| Service | What It Covers | Game Type | Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Thursday Night Football | National primetime | $14.99/mo for Prime or $8.99/mo for standalone Prime Video |
| Peacock | Sunday Night Football and other Peacock sports | National primetime | Premium $12.99/mo; Premium Plus $19.99/mo |
| ESPN / ABC | Monday Night Football | National primetime | ESPN access varies by subscription/provider; ABC simulcasts applicable games |
| Paramount+ | Eligible CBS NFL games | Local market | Essential $8.99/mo; Premium $13.99/mo |
| FOX One | Eligible FOX programming and NFL games | Local-market availability | $19.99/mo |
| NFL+ | Local and primetime games on mobile/tablet; game audio and NFL content | Local + primetime | $6.99/mo or $49.99/year |
| NFL+ Premium | NFL+ features plus full-game and condensed-game replays | Replay + NFL features | $14.99/mo or $99.99/year |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Sunday afternoon out-of-market games | Out-of-market | Pricing varies by new/returning customer and YouTube/YouTube TV package |
NFL Sunday Ticket and Out-of-Market Games
NFL Sunday Ticket is designed for Sunday afternoon games that are outside your local market. It does not replace the separate national homes for Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, or Monday Night Football.
Current YouTube pricing shows NFL Sunday Ticket at $240 for new users, while returning-user pricing can be $378 when bundled with YouTube TV or $480 as a standalone purchase. Availability, promotional pricing, and eligibility can change.
If you primarily need local and national games, a live-TV service or the relevant individual streaming service may be sufficient. If you specifically want Sunday afternoon games outside your local market, Sunday Ticket is the package to investigate.
Key NFL Week 2 Matchups
- Lions at Bills: Buffalo defeated Detroit 41-31 in Thursday Night Football.
- Colts at Chiefs: Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 33-30 in Sunday Night Football.
- Giants at Rams: Los Angeles defeated New York 28-6 in Monday Night Football.
- Commanders at Cowboys: Dallas defeated Washington 37-20.
- Dolphins at 49ers: San Francisco defeated Miami 35-13.
- Seahawks at Cardinals: Seattle defeated Arizona 31-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the NFL Week 2 schedule in 2026?
NFL Week 2 ran from Thursday, September 17 through Monday, September 21, 2026, with 16 regular-season games.
What was the Thursday Night Football game in Week 2?
The Detroit Lions played the Buffalo Bills on September 17. Buffalo won 41-31 at Highmark Stadium.
What was the Sunday Night Football game in Week 2?
The Indianapolis Colts played the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City won 33-30, with the game carried by NBC and Peacock.
What was the Monday Night Football game in Week 2?
The New York Giants played the Los Angeles Rams on September 21. The Rams won 28-6 on ESPN, with an ABC simulcast.
Can I still watch NFL Week 2 games after they ended?
Yes. NFL+ Premium provides full-game and condensed-game replays across supported devices. Individual games may also remain available through the relevant league or network platform depending on the service and game.
Could NFL Week 2 games be watched for free?
Some local CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC broadcasts can be received over the air with a compatible digital antenna. However, an antenna only provides the broadcast assigned to your local market and does not unlock every NFL game.
How do out-of-market NFL fans watch Sunday afternoon games?
NFL Sunday Ticket is the primary package for Sunday afternoon out-of-market games. It does not replace the separate broadcast and streaming services used for national primetime games.
How much does Peacock cost for Sunday Night Football?
Peacock Premium currently costs $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year. Premium Plus costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. Peacock's Select plan does not include live sports.
What is the difference between local, primetime, and out-of-market NFL games?
Local games are the Sunday afternoon CBS or FOX games assigned to your region. Primetime games are nationally distributed through services such as Prime Video, NBC/Peacock, and ESPN/ABC. Out-of-market games are Sunday afternoon games that are not assigned to your local market and are generally accessed through NFL Sunday Ticket.
Related NFL Streaming Guides
International viewers: broadcast rights vary by country. For country-specific information, see our dedicated guides on watching NFL in the UK and legal NFL streaming in Canada.
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