NFL Week 2 Schedule 2026

September 17 – September 21 · 16 games. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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Week 2 at a glance

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL regular season runs from September 17 to September 21, with 16 games.

The prime-time slate: Lions at Bills (Thursday Night Football), Colts at Chiefs (Sunday Night Football), Giants at Rams (Monday Night Football).

There are no byes this week, so all 32 teams play.

Times on the sheet follow your own timezone, and you can switch it back to Eastern time above.

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Week 2 FAQ

When is NFL Week 2 in 2026?▼

Week 2 of the 2026 season runs from September 17 to September 21 (US Eastern time).

How many games are in NFL Week 2?▼

16 games. There are no byes, so all 32 teams play.

Which teams have a bye in Week 2?▼

None. This season's byes fall between Week 5 and Week 14, and nobody is off in Week 2, so all 32 teams play.

What are the prime-time games in Week 2?▼

Thursday Night Football: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills. Sunday Night Football: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs. Monday Night Football: New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams.

Can I print the Week 2 schedule as a PDF?▼

Yes. Press 'Print / save as PDF' and choose 'Save as PDF' in your browser's print dialog. The sheet fits on one page and kickoff times use your own timezone.

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NFL Week 2 Schedule 2026 — Printable PDF