Your Complete Guide to the NFL Schedule This Week in the United States
The NFL regular season is in full swing, and fans across the United States are eagerly anticipating this week’s slate of games. For the 2026 season, the action continues with Week 2, featuring 16 games from September 17–21, 2026. Whether you’re planning to watch your favorite team or just want to catch the best matchups, here’s everything you need to know about the NFL schedule this week, including kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options.nnIn Week 2, the schedule is spread across multiple days, giving fans plenty of opportunities to tune in. The week kicks off on Thursday night at 8:15 PM ET, followed by a full slate of Sunday games. Sunday afternoon features games at 1:00 PM ET and 4:25 PM ET, while Sunday Night Football takes center stage at 8:20 PM ET. The week concludes with Monday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET. This distribution ensures that there’s football to watch nearly every day, with local kickoff times adjusted for your time zone. To see which games air in your market, simply set your location on the NFL’s schedule page.nnAs the season progresses, the NFL schedule becomes even more dynamic. In Week 16, two of the four designated matchups will be played on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET and 8:00 PM ET on NFL Network, with the remainder on Thursday, Sunday, or Monday. Week 17 features two Saturday games—one at 4:30 PM ET on NBC and another at 8:00 PM ET on Peacock—plus the usual Thursday, Sunday, and Monday slots. Finally, Week 18 includes three Saturday games: 1:00 PM ET on Netflix, and 4:30 PM ET and 8:00 PM ET on ESPN/ABC, with the rest on Sunday afternoon or night. These flexible scheduling windows
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