NFL Week 2 viewer's guide

The 2026 NFL schedule is flush with blockbuster showdowns in the evening slate, but which ones appear most enticing? Jeremy Bergman ranks the top 10 prime-time games on offer. The latest installment of Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen is must-see TV, but it isn't No. 1.

The 2026 NFL Schedule features 272 games, played on six different days of the week across 18 weeks in eight different countries. This creates a number of interesting quirks and wrinkles related to travel and timing. Ben McWilliams reveals some key trends.

Which teams have the most favorable NFL schedules in 2026? Nick Shook identifies the five squads with the easiest paths in the upcoming season.

Which teams have the toughest NFL schedules in 2026? Dan Parr identifies the five squads staring down the most daunting slates in the upcoming season.

Eric Edholm breaks down winners and losers following the release of the 2026 NFL schedule. Should Tyler Shough be smiling? Is Ben Johnson in for a rough road?

Are Ben Johnson's Bears in danger of losing their hold on the NFC North? Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, Kevin Patra assesses the eight reigning division champions and ranks them from most to least vulnerable.

In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Bridget Kane discusses life as the Manager of Stadium and Event Operations for the Buffalo Bills. The conversation hits on the challenges and excitement surrounding the team's move into a new home, removing snow to prepare for games and much more.

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks remain loaded, but they don't receive the No. 1 spot in Eric Edholm's ranking of the 10 most complete rosters in the NFL. Check out the pecking order for the 2026 season.

Are both downtrodden New York football teams on the rise? In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says the Giants and Jets are two big offseason winners. Here are the three biggest reasons why you should believe in each.

Which second-year players will break out during the 2026 NFL season? Matt Okada spotlights 12 leading contenders, including two quarterbacks.

Will the Cowboys finally reestablish themselves as true Super Bowl contenders? Can the Chargers overcome their cursed history? Which rookie is about to take vengeance on the league? As we enter HYPE SEASON, Gennaro Filice spotlights nine bandwagons -- of the team, player and coach variety -- to hop on in 2026.

Kevin Patra checks in on the players currently set to play the 2026 NFL season on the franchise tag. Will Breece Hall or Kyle Pitts land long-term extensions?