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
San Francisco edged Seattle 32–29 to remain unbeaten, Jacksonville beat Philadelphia 19–17 in London and Green Bay defeated Chicago 31–7. Week 5 continues with Buffalo at the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.
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 5 · Results & Monday Night Football
Fourteen games final as of October 12. Buffalo at Los Angeles Rams is still scheduled; do not treat Week 5 as complete until the Monday night game finishes.
Tampa Bay BuccaneersDallas CowboysPhiladelphia EaglesJacksonville JaguarsCincinnati BengalsMiami DolphinsLas Vegas RaidersNew England PatriotsMinnesota VikingsNew Orleans SaintsCleveland BrownsNew York JetsIndianapolis ColtsPittsburgh SteelersHouston TexansTennessee TitansNew York GiantsWashington CommandersChicago BearsGreen Bay PackersDenver BroncosLos Angeles ChargersDetroit LionsArizona CardinalsSan Francisco 49ersSeattle SeahawksBaltimore RavensAtlanta FalconsBuffalo BillsLos Angeles RamsSource: NFL official Week 5 scoreboard · Updated 12 October 2026. Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs on bye.
Week 4 · Official Results
View the full completed Week 4 scoreboard, including team and game statistics, through the official NFL archive.
Week 3 · Historical Schedule
Historical fixtures (original scheduled kickoff times, not results). Follow the official Week 3 results link for final scores.
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 · Current Leaders
Week 5 is not yet complete. These are confirmed team records, not a full 32-team ranking. For live division standings and tiebreakers, consult the official NFL table.
| Team | W | L | T | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 5 | 0 | 0 | Unbeaten |
| Minnesota Vikings | 5 | 0 | 0 | Unbeaten |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 4 | 0 | 0 | Week 5 bye |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 | 1 | 0 | Beat Philadelphia |
| Baltimore Ravens | 4 | 1 | 0 | Beat Atlanta |
Snapshot after Sunday's games; the Bills–Rams Monday night result is pending.
Standings
Week 5 is in progress. Consult the updated leader snapshot above and 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
The newest Open Chronicle NFL Players to Watch features appear here automatically.
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 5 Sunday results are in. Bills at Rams is scheduled for Monday, October 12.
