🏈 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE — WEEK 2 SUNDAY SLATE
NFL Week 2 Sunday Schedule: Kickoff Times, TV Broadcast Networks, Point Spreads and Over/Unders
The NFL returns with a high-stakes 14-game Sunday slate. From Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs battling the Bengals to Dak Prescott’s Cowboys, here is your complete viewing and betting guide.
Following a chaotic Week 1 that witnessed dramatic upsets and statement performances, the NFL Week 2 schedule offers one of the most competitive Sunday slates of the entire 2026 season. With playoff hopefuls desperate to avoid an 0-2 start, teams are dialing up their most aggressive playbooks.
Whether you are setting your fantasy football lineups, tracking point spreads across Las Vegas sportsbooks, or planning your Sunday afternoon watch party, keeping track of regional broadcast windows is essential. Below is the full game timetable, broadcast listings, and expert betting odds.
Complete NFL Week 2 Sunday Schedule & TV Guide
| Matchup (Away vs Home) | Kickoff Time (ET / IST) | TV Network | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys | 1:00 PM ET (10:30 PM IST) | FOX | DAL -6.5 | 46.5 |
| San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM ET (10:30 PM IST) | CBS | SF -5.5 | 45.5 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM ET (10:30 PM IST) | FOX | DET -7.0 | 51.5 |
| Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers | 1:00 PM ET (10:30 PM IST) | FOX | IND -3.0 | 40.5 |
| Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 PM ET (1:55 AM IST Mon) | CBS (Game of the Week) | KC -5.5 | 48.0 |
| Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans | 8:20 PM ET (5:50 AM IST Mon) | NBC (Sunday Night Football) | HOU -6.5 | 45.0 |
Game of the Week: Bengals vs. Chiefs Tactical Preview
The premier matchup of the late afternoon window features the latest chapter in the fierce rivalry between Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs enter following a narrow Week 1 victory over Baltimore, while Cincinnati is reeling from a shocking opening defeat to New England.
The tactical battle hinges on Kansas City’s explosive rookie receiver Xavier Worthy, whose 4.21 speed opened up deep coverage shells in Week 1. If Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo cannot generate quick pressure with Trey Hendrickson, Mahomes will methodically carve up Cincinnati’s secondary across intermediate zones.
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Sunday Night Football: Caleb Williams Faces C.J. Stroud
The prime-time spotlight belongs to a marquee battle of young franchise quarterbacks in Houston. Number one overall pick Caleb Williams makes his first career road start against C.J. Stroud’s high-powered Texans offense.
Houston’s fierce defensive end tandem of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter presents a brutal test for Chicago’s offensive line. Expect the Texans to force early turnovers and cover the 6.5-point spread at home.
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