NFL Week 2 of the 2026 season features a full slate of games from Thursday, September 17 through Monday, September 21, with matchups available across Prime Video, CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN and several streaming platforms.
For fans looking for where to watch NFL Week 2, here is the complete 2026 NFL Week 2 TV schedule, including kickoff times, channels and streaming options. All times listed are Eastern Time.
NFL Week 2 2026 TV Schedule
Thursday, September 17
Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: Prime Video
Thursday Night Football opens NFL Week 2 with the Lions visiting the Bills in Buffalo.
Sunday, September 20 – 1:00 p.m. ET Games
Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: FOX / FOX One
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: CBS / Paramount+
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: FOX / FOX One
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: FOX / FOX One
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: FOX / FOX One
New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: CBS / Paramount+
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: CBS / Paramount+
Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: CBS / Paramount+
Sunday, September 20 – Late Afternoon Games
Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos
Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: CBS / Paramount+
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers
Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: CBS / Paramount+
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: FOX / FOX One
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: FOX / FOX One
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: FOX / FOX One
Sunday Night Football
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Sunday, September 20
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
The Colts-Chiefs matchup closes Sunday’s NFL Week 2 schedule on Sunday Night Football.
Monday Night Football
New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams
Date: Monday, September 21
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
TV: ABC, ESPN and ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
The Giants and Rams wrap up NFL Week 2 with a Monday night matchup in Los Angeles.
How to Stream NFL Week 2 Games
NFL fans have several streaming options for Week 2 of the 2026 season.
Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football, while Paramount+ provides streaming access to participating CBS NFL broadcasts. Peacock carries NBC’s Sunday Night Football coverage, while ESPN platforms provide access to Monday Night Football.
FOX games can be watched through participating television providers and FOX’s streaming options.
Availability of CBS and FOX Sunday afternoon games depends on your local television market.
How to Watch Out-of-Market NFL Games
NFL Sunday Ticket is the primary option for fans who want to watch eligible Sunday afternoon games that are not being shown on their local CBS or FOX affiliate.
NFL RedZone is another option for viewers who want to follow action from multiple Sunday afternoon games, particularly when teams enter scoring territory.
What Channel Are NFL Week 2 Games On?
NFL Week 2 games are spread across several networks and streaming services:
- Thursday Night Football: Prime Video
- Sunday afternoon games: CBS and FOX
- Sunday Night Football: NBC and Peacock
- Monday Night Football: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN streaming platforms
- Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games: NFL Sunday Ticket
What Time Do NFL Games Start Sunday?
The Sunday, September 20 NFL schedule begins with eight games kicking off at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The late-afternoon window begins at 4:05 p.m. ET, followed by additional games at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Sunday Night Football between the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs begins at 8:20 p.m. ET.
NFL Week 2 2026: Where to Watch
NFL Week 2 gives fans games across four days, beginning with Lions vs. Bills on Thursday night and concluding with Giants vs. Rams on Monday Night Football.
Sunday features the largest slate, including Packers vs. Jets, Steelers vs. Patriots, Dolphins vs. 49ers, Commanders vs. Cowboys and Colts vs. Chiefs.
Fans should check their local CBS and FOX listings because regional Sunday afternoon coverage varies by market.