NFL 2026 Season
Follow the National Football League through schedules, results, standings, teams, players, international games, season trends and the road to Super Bowl LXI.
Season Status
Week 2 is complete. Buffalo, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Seattle have opened 2–0. Week 3 begins on September 24 with Atlanta at Green Bay.
2026 Season Center
The central reference point for the NFL season, from opening week through the postseason.
Schedule & Results
Fixtures and scores organised week by week throughout the regular season.
AFC · NFCStandings
Follow all eight divisions, conference positions and the race toward the playoffs.
32 TeamsTeams
Browse every NFL franchise by conference and division.
PlayersPlayer Watch
Quarterbacks, offensive stars and defensive leaders shaping the season.
TrendsSeason Watch
Follow division races, contenders, MVP candidates and the developing playoff picture.
Global NFLInternational Games
Track the league's growing schedule beyond the United States.
ArchiveHistory & Legends
Great teams, dynasties, players, Super Bowls and defining moments.
Feb 2027Super Bowl LXI
The championship destination at SoFi Stadium in Southern California.
Week 2 Complete · Week 3 Ahead
Buffalo beat Detroit 41–31, San Francisco defeated Miami 35–13 and Kansas City edged Indianapolis 33–30 in overtime. All 16 Week 2 games are final. Browse the complete Week 2 results and Week 3 schedule below.
Buffalo 41–31 Detroit · San Francisco 35–13 Miami · Kansas City 33–30 Indianapolis (OT) · Los Angeles Rams 28–6 New York Giants
All 16 final scores ↓Week 1
All 16 opening-week games are final. Results are retained below as a permanent Week 1 archive.
New England Patriots
Seattle Seahawks
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49ers
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cincinnati Bengals
New Orleans Saints
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Buffalo Bills
Indianapolis Colts
Baltimore Ravens
Cleveland Browns
Jacksonville Jaguars
Atlanta Falcons
Pittsburgh Steelers
Tennessee Titans
New York Jets
Los Angeles Chargers
Arizona Cardinals
Miami Dolphins
Las Vegas Raiders
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Washington Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Denver Broncos
Kansas City ChiefsWeek 2 · Final Results
All 16 games are final, including the Monday night game in Los Angeles.
Detroit LionsBuffalo BillsCarolina PanthersAtlanta FalconsCincinnati BengalsHouston TexansCleveland BrownsTampa Bay BuccaneersGreen Bay PackersNew York JetsMinnesota VikingsChicago BearsNew Orleans SaintsBaltimore RavensPhiladelphia EaglesTennessee TitansPittsburgh SteelersNew England PatriotsLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles ChargersJacksonville JaguarsDenver BroncosMiami DolphinsSan Francisco 49ersSeattle SeahawksArizona CardinalsWashington CommandersDallas CowboysIndianapolis ColtsKansas City ChiefsNew York GiantsLos Angeles RamsWeek 3 · Schedule
All kickoff times are US Eastern (ET). Check the official NFL schedule for late changes.
Atlanta FalconsGreen Bay PackersKansas City ChiefsMiami DolphinsCarolina PanthersCleveland BrownsTennessee TitansNew York GiantsNew England PatriotsJacksonville JaguarsLos Angeles ChargersBuffalo BillsNew York JetsDetroit LionsHouston TexansIndianapolis ColtsSeattle SeahawksWashington CommandersCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh SteelersArizona CardinalsSan Francisco 49ersMinnesota VikingsTampa Bay BuccaneersLas Vegas RaidersNew Orleans SaintsBaltimore RavensDallas CowboysLos Angeles RamsDenver BroncosPhiladelphia EaglesChicago Bears2026 Standings · All 32 Teams
Win–loss records and points for/against calculated from the 32 completed games in Weeks 1 and 2. Division rankings and tiebreakers should be checked on NFL.com.
| Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 2 | 0 | 62 | 20 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2 | 0 | 44 | 17 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 2 | 0 | 53 | 27 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 0 | 64 | 40 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2 | 0 | 48 | 25 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2 | 0 | 53 | 33 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2 | 0 | 77 | 62 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2 | 0 | 48 | 42 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 1 | 47 | 30 |
| Chicago Bears | 1 | 1 | 62 | 46 |
| New England Patriots | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 1 | 1 | 58 | 47 |
| New York Jets | 1 | 1 | 40 | 30 |
| Carolina Panthers | 1 | 1 | 71 | 62 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1 | 1 | 57 | 48 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1 | 1 | 54 | 48 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1 | 1 | 35 | 33 |
| Detroit Lions | 1 | 1 | 62 | 71 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 | 1 | 23 | 33 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 1 | 33 | 45 |
| Denver Broncos | 1 | 1 | 30 | 44 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1 | 1 | 42 | 56 |
| New York Giants | 1 | 1 | 34 | 48 |
| Cleveland Browns | 1 | 1 | 33 | 53 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 2 | 46 | 56 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 2 | 30 | 47 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 2 | 37 | 56 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 2 | 42 | 61 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 2 | 53 | 74 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 2 | 28 | 52 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 2 | 26 | 62 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 2 | 16 | 54 |
Standings
Week 2 is complete. Consult the full 32-team table above and the official NFL standings for conference, division and tiebreaker order.
AFC
American Football Conference
NFC
National Football Conference
32 Teams
Browse every NFL franchise by conference and division, with four key players for quick season reference, updated for the opening-week roster picture.
American Football Conference
AFC East
AFC North
AFC South
AFC West
National Football Conference
NFC East
NFC North
NFC South
NFC West
Players to Watch
Follow the players who define the modern NFL through leadership, creativity, athleticism, tactical influence and championship impact.
Patrick Mahomes
Josh Allen
Lamar Jackson
Matthew Stafford
Latest Player Profiles
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Season Watch
A lightweight way to follow the most important developments without producing separate game coverage.
Championship Contenders
Seattle has opened its title defense at 1–0, while San Francisco made an emphatic early statement with a 27–7 win over the Rams in Melbourne. Baltimore, Buffalo and Cincinnati also opened with wins, while Chicago produced the highest-scoring performance of the early Sunday window.
Power Watch
After two weeks, seven teams remain unbeaten. Week 3 begins September 24.
MVP Race
The MVP race begins from zero, with quarterbacks including Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Matthew Stafford among the headline names.
Division Races
Watch the battles shaping all eight NFL divisions.
Playoff Picture
Follow the evolving postseason positions and Wild Card race.
Emerging Teams
Identify franchises outperforming expectations during the season.
International Games
Follow the league's continuing expansion beyond the United States.
San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams
The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia ended with a dominant San Francisco victory. The 49ers beat the Rams 27–7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Brock Purdy threw for 205 yards and three touchdowns in front of 100,021 fans.
History & Legends
Explore more than a century of professional football through the players, teams, championships, dynasties and defining moments that built the National Football League.
Explore NFL History & Legends
Enter the permanent Open Chronicle NFL historical library, from the league's origins in 1920 to the Super Bowl era, legendary players, championship dynasties and the global expansion of professional football.
Super Bowl LXI
The 2026 NFL season concludes on February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where the AFC and NFC champions will compete for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Updates & Stories
Week 2 is complete. Week 3 starts September 24.
