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National Football League 2026 Schedule
Every game across the league, with finals filled in as they land. Open any date for the preview beforehand, the live gamecast during, or the recap after.
Chicago BearsTitans WR Robinson evaluated for concussion after hit
Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is being evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit from Bears safety Xavier Woods during a joint practice on Thursday. Read full article
Green Bay PackersPackers star RB Josh Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors
Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records. Read full article
Los Angeles RamsRams, Texans make offseason trade moves
The Rams and Texans made preseason trades this offseason, with Tutu Atwell going to the Rams and Kayshon Boutte heading to the Texans. Read full article
Los Angeles RamsDolphins trade WR Tutu Atwell to Rams for RB Jarquez Hunter
The Dolphins have traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, the teams announced on Thursday. Read full article
Los Angeles RamsSources: Dolphins trade Tutu Atwell to Rams for Jarquez Hunter
The Dolphins are trading wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. Read full article
Green Bay PackersPackers sign veteran TE Jonnu Smith to one-year deal
The Packers signed tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract. Read full article
How to play ESPN Fantasy Football
What you need to know as you play this season of ESPN Fantasy Football. Read full article
Caedan Wallace traded to Dolphins in offseason deal
The 2026 NFL offseason trade tracker has been updated, including the trade of Caedan Wallace to the Dolphins. Read full article
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This item contains no NFL news, it is a promotional notice for the ESPN Fantasy Sports app. Read full article
New York JetsReid releases preseason mock for 2027 NFL Draft first round
ESPN's Jordan Reid released an early first-round mock draft for the 2027 NFL Draft ahead of the college and NFL seasons, projecting all 32 first-round picks, including a Read full article
Green Bay PackersSource: Packers adding TE Jonnu Smith on one-year deal
The Packers are signing tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Read full article
Green Bay PackersPackers signing tight end Jonnu Smith to one-year deal
The Packers are signing tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract, according to a source who spoke with ESPN's Adam Schefter. Read full article
Jalen McMillan's fantasy value questioned for season
Fantasy analysts are weighing whether Jalen McMillan is worth rostering this season, though the source provides no specific stats or projections to evaluate his outlook. Read full article
Question raised on Omar Cooper Jr. as WR sleeper
Fantasy analysts are weighing whether wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. could emerge as a sleeper pick this season. No further details on his role or projections were Read full article
Seattle SeahawksSeahawks extend Leonard Williams for three years, $90 million
The Seahawks are signing defensive tackle Leonard Williams to a three-year, $90 million contract extension, according to sources, making him one of the NFL's Read full article
Cleveland BrownsSources: Browns releasing veteran WR Cedric Tillman
The Browns are releasing veteran wide receiver Cedric Tillman, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. Read full article
Cockcroft offers fantasy football advice on drafting tight ends
ESPN fantasy analyst Tristan H. Cockcroft shared advice for fantasy football players on how to approach drafting the tight end position this season. Read full article
Indianapolis ColtsColts activate No. 1 WR Alec Pierce off PUP list
The Colts activated wide receiver Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list Thursday. Read full article
About National Football League
National Football League (NFL) is a football league of 32 clubs playing the 2026 season. The league is split into the American Football Conference and National Football Conference, eight divisions in all. A full NFL season is 17 games for each club, running from September to February. 14 of the 32 clubs reach the playoffs, so a 2026 season is as much about surviving the schedule as winning any one night of it. The divisions are AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC East, NFC North, NFC South, and NFC West. Every club's schedule, roster and results live on its own page, and the standings on this one link straight to them.
The Ravens hold the best record in the league at 2-0. Leading the other divisions: the Bills in the AFC East at 2-0, the Titans in the AFC South at 2-0, the Broncos in the AFC West at 1-1, the Cowboys in the NFC East at 2-0, the Bears in the NFC North at 1-1, the Buccaneers in the NFC South at 2-0, and the Rams in the NFC West at 2-0. The AFC North is the tightest race on the board: the Ravens and the Bengals are level at 2-0. At the other end of the table the Seahawks sit at 0-2, 2 games behind the league's best record.
In the most recent round of games on August 23, the Titans beat the Seahawks 19-16, the Cowboys beat the Cardinals 34-13, and the Buccaneers beat the Chiefs 16-15. Next up on Thursday, August 27, the Steelers visit the Bills, the 49ers visit the Raiders, and the Patriots visit the Browns.
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Recently Finished
Final scores from the last round of games across the league. Open one for the recap, box score and standouts.
NFL standings
Every club by division, updated through the last completed game. Tap any club for its schedule, roster and results.
AFC East
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| New England Patriots | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| New York Jets | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 2 | .000 |
AFC North
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 2 | .000 |
AFC South
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 2 | .000 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 1 | .000 |
AFC West
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 2 | .000 |
NFC East
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Washington Commanders | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| New York Giants | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 2 | .000 |
NFC North
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Chicago Bears | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Detroit Lions | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1 | 1 | .500 |
NFC South
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Carolina Panthers | 2 | 1 | .667 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 2 | .000 |
NFC West
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 2 | .000 |
How the NFL season works
The shape of the competition: how many clubs, how long the season runs, and how many of them reach the postseason.
- Clubs
- 32
- Conferences
- American Football Conference, National Football Conference
- Divisions
- 8
- Clubs per division
- 4
- Regular season
- 17 games
- Season runs
- September to February
- Playoff field
- 14 teams
- Games league-wide
- 272
- Season
- 2026
NFL leaders
Who is out in front across the league this season, and the number they are leading with.
Recent NFL results
Final scores from the last round of games. Open one for the recap and box score.
Upcoming NFL games
What is next on the schedule. Open one for the preview and the line.
NFL questions, answered
The things people ask most about the National Football League season, answered from the same data this page runs on.
How many NFL teams are there?
National Football League has 32 clubs, split between the American Football Conference and National Football Conference across 8 divisions.
How many games does each NFL team play?
Each club plays 17 regular-season games in the 2026 NFL season.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
14 teams reach the NFL playoffs.
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The NFL season runs from September to February. Every NFL game on the schedule is listed on this page, with a preview before it and a recap after.
What are the NFL divisions?
The NFL divisions are AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC East, NFC North, NFC South, and NFC West. The standings above show every club in each.
Who has the best NFL record?
The Buffalo Bills hold the best record in the league at 2-0.
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