NFL Week 2 Sunday Schedule 2026: Games, Times, TV Channels & How to Watch
NFL Week 2 Sunday Schedule 2026: Games, Times, TV Channels & How to Watch
The NFL Week 2 Sunday schedule for September 20, 2026 features 14 games across CBS, FOX and NBC, with action beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET and continuing through Sunday Night Football.
The Sunday slate includes several high-interest matchups:
Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers
and the prime-time matchup:
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs.
The largest early window begins at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by six late-afternoon and prime-time games.
Here is the complete NFL Sunday schedule, television information and the matchups worth watching.
NFL Week 2 Sunday Schedule: September 20, 2026
| Matchup | Kickoff (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Green Bay Packers at New York Jets | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
The official NFL Week 2 schedule confirms all Sunday kickoff times and national broadcast networks.
What Time Do NFL Games Start Sunday?
NFL Week 2 has four main Sunday kickoff windows.
| Window | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early games | 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| CBS late window | 4:05 p.m. | 3:05 p.m. | 2:05 p.m. | 1:05 p.m. |
| FOX late window | 4:25 p.m. | 3:25 p.m. | 2:25 p.m. | 1:25 p.m. |
| Sunday Night Football | 8:20 p.m. | 7:20 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 5:20 p.m. |
Eight games begin simultaneously at 1:00 p.m. ET, making that the busiest viewing window of Week 2.
Eagles vs Titans
Philadelphia travels to Nashville for a 1:00 p.m. ET matchup against Tennessee on FOX.
The Eagles opened the regular season with a close:
24-22 victory over Washington.
That means Philadelphia enters Week 2 at 1-0.
The matchup gives the defending NFC contender an opportunity to build early momentum away from home.
Philadelphia’s first game also provides a natural comparison with another NFC East matchup later Sunday.
For our full look at Philadelphia’s opener, read the Commanders vs Eagles recap and matchup coverage.
Steelers vs Patriots
Pittsburgh travels to Foxborough for a traditional AFC matchup at:
1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
The Steelers opened their season with a:
20-13 victory over Atlanta.
New England enters Week 2 looking for its first regular-season win after losing:
13-10 to Seattle.
Steelers-Patriots may no longer carry exactly the same meaning it did during the Tom Brady-Ben Roethlisberger era, but the franchises still make this one of the more recognizable games in the early window.
Vikings vs Bears
Minnesota visits Chicago at:
1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
The Vikings produced one of Week 1’s most impressive victories, defeating Green Bay:
39-22.
Chicago also enters after an extraordinary opener in which the Bears scored 59 points against Carolina.
That makes this NFC North matchup particularly interesting.
Minnesota already owns an important divisional win.
Chicago now gets its own early opportunity to establish position inside the NFC North.
Packers vs Jets
Green Bay heads to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Jets at:
1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Both teams enter with very different Week 1 results.
Green Bay lost:
39-22 to Minnesota.
The Jets won:
23-10 at Tennessee.
That puts early pressure on Green Bay to avoid an 0-2 start.
The Jets, meanwhile, have an opportunity to move to 2-0 in front of their home crowd.
Saints vs Ravens
New Orleans travels to Baltimore at:
1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
The Saints came extremely close to winning their opener but lost:
31-30 in overtime to Detroit.
Baltimore began its season with an impressive:
41-23 victory over Indianapolis.
That creates a difficult Week 2 challenge for New Orleans.
Baltimore enters with momentum, while the Saints must recover quickly after an emotional overtime loss.
For more on New Orleans’ Week 1 performance, see our Saints vs Lions recap and analysis.
Bengals vs Texans
Cincinnati visits Houston at:
1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
The Bengals started 2026 with a victory over Tampa Bay:
33-27.
Houston fell:
36-31 to Buffalo.
This matchup has the potential to become one of the better offensive games in the early window.
Houston showed it can score against a strong opponent, but the Texans now need to avoid an 0-2 start.
Browns vs Buccaneers
Cleveland travels to Tampa Bay for another CBS game at:
1:00 p.m. ET.
Both teams are looking for their first victory.
Cleveland lost:
34-10 to Jacksonville
while Tampa Bay fell:
33-27 to Cincinnati.
The loser would leave Week 2 at 0-2, which adds immediate urgency despite the season still being young.
Panthers vs Falcons
Carolina travels to Atlanta at:
1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Both NFC South teams are searching for their first victory after opening-week losses.
Carolina allowed 59 points against Chicago.
Atlanta lost 20-13 to Pittsburgh.
An early divisional win could help either team reset quickly after a difficult Week 1.
Jaguars vs Broncos
The late-afternoon schedule begins at:
4:05 p.m. ET
with Jacksonville visiting Denver on CBS.
Jacksonville enters after beating Cleveland:
34-10.
Denver is coming off a Monday night loss at Kansas City.
Playing at altitude in Denver always adds another layer to a road matchup, while Jacksonville has an opportunity to begin the season 2-0.
Raiders vs Chargers
The second 4:05 p.m. CBS game sends Las Vegas to Los Angeles.
The Raiders enter after defeating Miami:
27-13.
The Chargers opened with a:
26-14 loss to Arizona.
This AFC West matchup already matters because divisional games can become important tiebreakers later in the season.
Las Vegas has the opportunity to move to 2-0 while also handing a division rival an 0-2 start.
Seahawks vs Cardinals
Seattle visits Arizona at:
4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.
Both teams won their openers.
Seattle defeated New England:
13-10.
Arizona beat the Los Angeles Chargers:
26-14.
That makes Seahawks-Cardinals one of Sunday’s games where both teams have an opportunity to start the season:
2-0.
It also carries NFC West implications.
Dolphins vs 49ers
Miami travels across the country to face San Francisco at:
4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.
The teams had very different Week 1 performances.
San Francisco opened the regular season with a commanding:
27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Miami lost:
27-13 to Las Vegas.
That makes the game especially important for the Dolphins.
San Francisco, meanwhile, has an opportunity to move to 2-0 after an impressive divisional victory.
Commanders vs Cowboys
One of Sunday’s highest-interest games kicks off at:
4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.
Washington visits Dallas for an NFC East rivalry matchup.
Both teams enter looking to recover from Week 1 losses.
Washington lost:
24-22 to Philadelphia.
Dallas fell:
28-20 to the New York Giants.
That means one NFC East rival will leave Sunday with its first win, while the other risks starting:
0-2.
The stakes make this one of the best games in the late-afternoon window.
If you followed Washington’s opener, see our Commanders vs Eagles coverage for more context on the Commanders entering Week 2.
Sunday Night Football: Colts vs Chiefs
NFL Sunday ends at Arrowhead Stadium.
Game Details
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Sunday Night Football is also available through Peacock according to the NFL’s official prime-time schedule.
See the official NFL Sunday Night Football schedule.
Chiefs Enter Sunday Night Football at 1-0
Kansas City opened the season Monday night with a:
31-10 victory over Denver.
The Chiefs now return to Arrowhead for their second consecutive prime-time game.
Indianapolis had a much more difficult opener.
The Colts lost:
41-23 to Baltimore.
That puts Indianapolis in the position of trying to avoid an 0-2 start against one of the league’s most difficult opponents.
The atmosphere at Arrowhead and the prime-time setting make Colts-Chiefs a fitting conclusion to Sunday’s Week 2 schedule.
Best NFL Games to Watch Sunday
If you cannot follow all 14 games, several stand out for different reasons.
Commanders at Cowboys may have the strongest rivalry stakes because both NFC East teams are trying to avoid falling further behind after losing Week 1.
Vikings at Bears has early NFC North implications after both teams produced massive offensive performances in their openers.
Packers at Jets puts pressure on Green Bay to respond after a divisional loss while the Jets attempt to start 2-0.
Dolphins at 49ers gives San Francisco a chance to continue its strong start while Miami tries to avoid 0-2.
And Colts at Chiefs gives the Sunday slate its marquee prime-time finale.
How to Watch NFL Week 2 Sunday Games
Sunday afternoon NFL coverage is divided primarily between:
CBS
and:
FOX.
Which 1:00 p.m. or late-afternoon game appears on your local station depends on your television market.
The NFL’s official schedule includes a personalized Ways to Watch option that can help viewers identify locally available games.
Sunday Night Football airs nationally on:
NBC
with streaming availability through:
Peacock.
NFL+ also provides access to eligible NFL content and local/prime-time viewing on supported devices, subject to its current terms and location restrictions.
Because local game availability differs by market, verify the exact game on your local CBS or FOX affiliate before kickoff.
Is NFL RedZone Available Sunday?
Yes.
NFL RedZone covers Sunday afternoon games and is designed to move between matchups when teams approach scoring opportunities.
The NFL’s Week 2 schedule marks both the early and late Sunday windows as covered by RedZone.
This can be useful for fantasy-football players or viewers who prefer following multiple games instead of watching one matchup from start to finish.
What NFL Games Are on Sunday at 1 PM?
Eight games begin at 1:00 p.m. ET:
| 1:00 PM ET Games |
|---|
| Eagles at Titans |
| Steelers at Patriots |
| Vikings at Bears |
| Panthers at Falcons |
| Packers at Jets |
| Saints at Ravens |
| Bengals at Texans |
| Browns at Buccaneers |
This is the busiest period of Sunday’s schedule.
What NFL Games Are on Sunday at 4 PM?
Five games begin during the late-afternoon window:
| Game | Time |
|---|---|
| Jaguars at Broncos | 4:05 p.m. |
| Raiders at Chargers | 4:05 p.m. |
| Seahawks at Cardinals | 4:25 p.m. |
| Dolphins at 49ers | 4:25 p.m. |
| Commanders at Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. |
The FOX 4:25 window is particularly strong, with three divisional or high-interest matchups.
What Is the Sunday Night Football Game?
The Week 2 Sunday Night Football game is:
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs
at:
8:20 p.m. ET
on:
NBC.
The game is played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
What Happened to Lions vs Bills?
Detroit at Buffalo was the Thursday Night Football matchup that opened Week 2.
That game was scheduled for Thursday, September 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
For our complete matchup guide, see Lions vs Bills 2026.
The Sunday schedule in this article covers the 14 games being played on September 20.
What Is the Monday Night Football Game?
Week 2 concludes Monday, September 21.
The matchup is:
New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams
with kickoff scheduled for:
8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
That means the complete NFL Week 2 structure is:
Thursday — Lions at Bills
Sunday — 14 games
Monday — Giants at Rams
NFL Week 2 Sunday Schedule FAQ
What NFL games are on Sunday, September 20, 2026?
There are 14 Sunday games, beginning with eight 1:00 p.m. ET matchups and ending with Colts-Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.
What time do NFL games start Sunday?
The first games kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET.
What NFL game is on NBC Sunday night?
Indianapolis plays Kansas City at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
What channel is Commanders vs Cowboys?
Washington at Dallas airs on FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET.
What channel is Eagles vs Titans?
Philadelphia at Tennessee airs on FOX at 1:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is Saints vs Ravens?
New Orleans at Baltimore airs on CBS at 1:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is Packers vs Jets?
Green Bay at New York airs on FOX at 1:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is Dolphins vs 49ers?
Miami at San Francisco airs on FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET.
What time is Colts vs Chiefs?
Sunday Night Football begins at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Can I stream Sunday Night Football?
The NFL lists Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock.
Is NFL RedZone available in Week 2?
Yes. RedZone covers the Sunday afternoon scoring action, subject to subscription availability.
Bottom Line
The NFL Week 2 Sunday schedule on September 20, 2026 features 14 games across four main viewing windows.
The action starts at:
1:00 p.m. ET
with eight games.
The late-afternoon schedule begins at:
4:05 p.m. ET
before three FOX matchups kick off at:
4:25 p.m. ET.
Sunday concludes with:
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs — 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Some of the most interesting matchups include:
Packers vs Jets
Vikings vs Bears
Dolphins vs 49ers
Commanders vs Cowboys
and:
Colts vs Chiefs.
For official game times and current broadcast information, use the NFL Week 2 schedule.
For more coverage from Elite Era Trends, read our Lions vs Bills 2026 guide, Commanders vs Eagles coverage, Saints vs Lions recap and NFL games today coverage.
