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| Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (#13) looks on during a Cowboys practice session. (The Dallas Morning News) |
| ⏵ Thursday, September 17, 2026 (Press Release)
🟄 Highlights:
- Join Fox as they televise a must-see Week #2 NFL doubleheader this Sunday (September 20)!
- America’s Game of the Week heads to Texas for a Lone Star State duel when Jeremy Reaves and the Washington Commanders oppose Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 20 at 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT on Fox & Fox One.
- Seven games on Fox’s weekly NFL docket this Sunday. Eagles-Titans, Panthers-Falcons, Packers-Jets & Vikings-Bears in the early window (1:00 PM ET). Commanders-Cowboys, Dolphins-49ers & Seahawks-Cardinals in the late window (4:25 PM ET).
- Two hours of pregame coverage before Sunday’s NFL doubleheader — Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars (11:00 AM ET) & Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC (12:00 PM ET).
- The OT serves as the official NFL on Fox postgame show following America’s Game of the Week (7:30 PM ET).
Hello, everyone! Welcome to the Week #2 edition of the NFL on Fox: Field Pass! Thank you so much for reading this week’s edition. We will prepare for Week 2 NFL on Fox action this Sunday, as Fox prepares to televise an NFL doubleheader for the second consecutive week.
A busy week for Fox, as the network will televise seven NFL games across two time slots. In the early window (1:00 PM ET), we have Eagles vs. Titans in Nashville, Vikings vs. Bears in Chicago, Packers vs. Jets in East Rutherford, and Panthers vs. Falcons in Atlanta. Later, America’s Game of the Week (4:25 PM ET) will regionalize three game matchups — Commanders vs. Cowboys, Dolphins vs. 49ers, and Seahawks vs. Cardinals. Four divisional showdowns, teams trying to make early statements, and the final Sunday of summer serve as the backdrop for this week’s NFL on Fox Sunday slate.
To efficiently preview this week’s Fox schedule, I have prepared a weekly cheat sheet that includes an overview of the broadcast schedule and brief game capsules for each matchup. I hope you enjoy this feature, and let’s get into it, shall we?
And now, stay tuned for a preview of this week’s NFL on Fox schedule for this Fox NFL Sunday doubleheader:
2026 NFL Regular Season — Week #2 (Sunday, September 20 | Fox Doubleheader) — NFL on Fox Cheat Sheet:
🞼 Pregame — Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars — 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT):
Start your football Sunday with “Fox NFL Kickoff”, the start of Fox’s weekly two-hour pregame block, at 11:00 AM ET/8:00 PM PT. Live from Los Angeles, veteran host Charissa Thompson takes the reins, with Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman joining her as studio analysts. Insider Jay Glazer provides viewers with critical information about Sunday’s matchups. Contributors Colin Cowherd and Cooper Manning regularly join the show with feature segments. Fox NFL Kickoff provides the first word on Sunday’s games, live reports from NFL game venues, breaking news, interviews with NFL newsmakers, and much more.
🞼 Pregame — Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC — 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT):
The legendary Sunday pregame staple, Fox NFL Sunday, now in its 33rd season, airs for one hour at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT, live from Fox’s Los Angeles studios. Curt Menefee and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw co-host the show, alongside Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, fellow Hall of Famer Howie Long, and four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski. Longtime NFL on Fox insider Jay Glazer joins the cast to provide news and information from around the league before kickoff. Fox NFL Sunday gives viewers pregame predictions, interviews, feature stories, analysis, and the very latest breaking news.
🞼 Doubleheader, Game 1 — Eagles at Titans, Vikings at Bears, Packers at Jets or Panthers at Falcons — 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT):
Once pregame ends, live game coverage begins at 1:00 PM ET with the first half of the NFL on Fox doubleheader. Four games will be part of this window. A pair of 1-0 teams face off from the Windy City as Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings take on Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Also, can Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles improve to 2-0 against Carnell Tate and the Tennessee Titans? Plus, you have Packers-Jets and Panthers-Falcons as early game options. Read on for game capsules.
► Eagles (1-0) vs. Titans (0-1) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT on Fox & Fox One:
Jermaine Johnson and the Tennessee Titans (0-1) host Marcus Epps and the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT, live on Fox & Fox One. The Titans try to bounce back after last week’s 23-10 loss to the Jets. The Eagles edged NFC East foe the Commanders, 24-22, last Sunday and demolished the Titans, 35-10, in their previous meeting in 2022.
Sunday’s Eagles-Titans broadcast team on Fox features play-by-play commentator Adam Amin, analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees, & sideline reporter Kristina Pink.
► Vikings (1-0) vs. Bears (1-0) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT on Fox & Fox One:
Aaron Jones Sr. and the Minnesota Vikings (1-0) compete against D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears (1-0) on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT on Fox & Fox One. This will be the 131st meeting between these two NFC North teams.
Joe Davis (play-by-play), three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen (analyst) & Pam Oliver (reporter) will be on-site at Soldier Field in Chicago to narrate the Vikings-Bears in-game action.
Last week, the Vikings came from behind to defeat the Packers 39-22, with Vikings starting QB Kyler Murray departing and being replaced by veteran QB Carson Wentz. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson led his team with eight receptions for 92 yards and 2 TD’s vs. the Packers in Week #1. Vikings S Josh Metellus has registered at least 10 tackles in 2 of his past 3 games vs. the Bears. Vikings CB James Pierre had an interception & two pass deflections last week vs. the Packers. Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. had a rushing touchdown in Week 1 vs. Green Bay.
A historic Week 1 dub for the Bears as they dropped 59 points (!!) in Charlotte against the Panthers. Chicago set a record for most points in a season opener with their 59-point outing vs. the Panthers last week. Bears RB D’Andre Swift ran for 124 yards and three scores on 18 carries in the Bears’ historic Week 1 victory over the Panthers. Bears LB Devin Bush amassed 6 tackles & forced a fumble in Week 1 vs. the Panthers. Bears DL Montez Sweat picked up his first sack of the season last week.
► Packers (0-1) vs. Jets (1-0) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One:
Isaiah McDuffie and the Green Bay Packers (0-1) face off against Breece Hall and the New York Jets (1-0) on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One.
Kenny Albert (play-by-play) — now in his 33rd season as an NFL on Fox play-by-play commentator — calls the action for Packers-Jets, alongside Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma and sideline reporter Jen Hale.
Last week, Green Bay blew a double-digit lead and lost 39-22 to the Vikings in Minneapolis. Green Bay heads on the road again this week to face a Jets squad beaming with confidence. Can the Green Bay Packers play solid football for four quarters, unlike last week in Minneapolis? Packers QB Jordan Love tossed for 387 yards in Week 1 against the Vikings. Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper recorded two tackles for loss in Week 1 on the road vs. Minnesota. For the first time since 2023, Green Bay starts with two consecutive road contests. The Packers have NEVER lost to the Jets at MetLife Stadium since the stadium opened in 2010.
In the Week 1 game vs. the Titans, the Jets came away with a nice victory, winning 23-10 on the road in Nashville. Braelon Allen and the New York Jets now focus on their home opener vs. Xavier McKinney and the Green Bay Packers. The Jets are in search of their first 2-0 start since the 2015 season. Jets QB Geno Smith threw for 215 yards last week against the Titans, despite throwing no touchdowns. Jets superstar wideout Garrett Wilson led his club with 79 receiving yards on seven targets in Week 1. The Jets defense was dialed in vs. the Titans in Week 1, holding Tennessee to 10 points all afternoon at Nissan Stadium.
► Panthers (0-1) vs. Falcons (0-1) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One:
Derrick Brown and the Carolina Panthers (0-1) challenge Jessie Bates III and the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) in an NFC South confrontation on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One.
The Panthers were crushed 59-37 by the Bears in Week #1. Carolina opens up their NFC South schedule with a Week 2 road game against the Falcons. The Panthers have won three consecutive matchups vs. Atlanta, dating back to the 2024 season. Panthers QB Bryce Young passed for 361 yards and three touchdowns last week vs. the Bears. Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard totaled 87 scrimmage yards (49 rushing, 38 receiving) and two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) in last week’s matchup against the Bears.
The Falcons lost 20-13 to the Steelers in the season opener one week ago. Of course, Atlanta’s offense was pretty abhorrent throughout their Week 1 contest with Pittsburgh. Atlanta’s offense only mustered 13 points, went just 2-for-12 on third down, and averaged just 4.2 yards per play. Falcons QB Cooper Rush was pretty ineffective in Week 1, posting a subpar 51.9 QB rating, throwing for just 143 yards, and getting intercepted twice. Despite receiving plenty of attention, Falcons RB Bijan Robinson did a decent job running the football last week, receiving 21 carries for 83 yards. Atlanta’s pass rush picked up two sacks of Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 1.
Veteran sportscaster Tim Brando leads Sunday’s Panthers-Falcons game broadcast, alongside four-time Super Bowl champion Matt Millen (analyst) and Sarah Kustok (reporter).
🞼 Doubleheader, Game 2 (America’s Game of the Week) — Commanders at Cowboys, Dolphins at 49ers or Seahawks at Cardinals — 4:25 PM ET (3:25 PM CT):
The Week #2 NFL on Fox doubleheader continues at 4:25 PM ET with America’s Game of the Week. Fox will regionally televise three games to stations across the country. Most of the country will watch Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders visit CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys in an old-fashioned NFC East battle. Other matchups include Dolphins-49ers and Seahawks-Cardinals. Read on for game capsules.
► Commanders (0-1) vs. Cowboys (0-1) — Sunday, 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT on Fox & Fox One:
Stefon Diggs and the Washington Commanders (0-1) enter combat against Cobie Durant and the Dallas Cowboys (0-1), with each team entering Week 2 with zero wins combined, on Sunday, September 20 at 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT on Fox & Fox One. The Cowboys lost 28-20 to the Giants on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 1, while the Commanders fell in a tight battle, 24-22, to the Eagles in Philadelphia.
The lead NFL on Fox team of Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter) & Tom Rinaldi (reporter) will provide commentary on the Commanders-Cowboys game from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
► Dolphins (0-1) vs. 49ers (1-0) — Sunday, 4:25 PM ET/1:25 PM PT on Fox & Fox One:
Malik Willis and the winless Miami Dolphins (0-1) travel out West to contend against Fred Warner and the undefeated San Francisco 49ers (1-0) on Sunday, September 20 at 4:25 PM ET/1:25 PM PT on Fox & Fox One.
Calling Sunday’s Dolphins-49ers regional broadcast on Fox will be Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl “Moose” Johnston (analyst) & Allison Williams (reporter).
The Dolphins continue their two-game West Coast swing with Sunday’s matchup vs. the 49ers, following a 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Sunday marks the 16th regular-season matchup between Miami and San Francisco, with Miami leading the all-time series 9-6. The Dolphins travel to Levi’s Stadium to play for the first time since the 2022 season. Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (rookie) caught 5 passes for 94 yards in Miami’s season opener in Las Vegas. Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez totaled 14 tackles (five solo) in the Week 1 contest against the Raiders. One of the key leaders on defense, Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks, signed a new contract extension in July that will keep him in Miami through the 2029 season.
The 49ers are coming off a dominant victory over the Rams in the season opener over in Australia by a final score of 27-7. San Francisco’s defense held LA’s offense to just six passing first downs in Week 1. San Francisco looks to begin 2-0 for the fifth time since the 2019 season. 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey carried the ball 10 times for 68 yards last week vs. the Rams. 49ers LB Fred Warner played well last week, notching 11 tackles, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble.
► Seahawks (1-0) vs. Cardinals (1-0) — Sunday, 4:25 PM ET/1:25 PM MST on Fox & Fox One:
NFC West rivals play each other from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, when Kendrick Bourne and the Arizona Cardinals (1-0) welcome reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks (1-0) on Sunday, September 20 at 4:25 PM ET/1:25 PM MST on Fox & Fox One.
Play-by-play commentator Chris Myers joins three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth and reporter Megan Olivi for Sunday’s Seahawks-Cardinals game on Fox.
The Seahawks erased a 10-point deficit to knock out the defending AFC champion New England Patriots, 13-10, on Opening Night at Lumen Field. And now, Seattle goes on the road for the first time in 2026 to play their division rival Cardinals. Last week, the Seahawks somehow survived despite being heavily penalized, losing starting QB Sam Darnold, and being without their top two DBs. In Week 1, Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba was fantastic, hauling in eight passes for 122 yards and scoring a touchdown. Seahawks S Julian Love recorded six tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception in Week 1 against the Patriots. Seahawks QB Drew Lock, filling in for the injured Sam Darnold, played well last week against New England, passing for 187 yards after entering the matchup.
Last week, Josh Sweat and the Arizona Cardinals delivered a STUNNING Week 1 upset, winning 26-14 over the host Los Angeles Chargers. Arizona has dropped nine consecutive regular-season games vs. the Seahawks heading into Sunday. The Cardinals scored 26 points in Week 1, racked up almost 400 yards of offense, and went 6-for-14 on third down. Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (rookie) rushed 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut last week. Cardinals S Budda Baker had five tackles and 0.5 sacks in Week 1 against the Chargers. Cardinals WR Michael Wilson caught five passes for 56 yards in Week 1.
🞼 Postgame — The OT presented by Ford — 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT):
Following America’s Game of the Week, stay tuned for a half-hour postgame show called “The OT”, starting at 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT, on Fox. Co-hosts Curt Menefee and Terry Bradshaw are joined by analysts Michael Strahan, Howie Long & Rob Gronkowski to discuss what happened in the early and late-afternoon Sunday matchups.
Throughout the season, I will share links to additional information and resources related to the NFL on Fox, including Field Pass articles. These resources will include the 2026 NFL on Fox Schedule, the lineup of 2026 NFL on Fox Announcers, and the weekly 506 Sports maps, which form the foundation of the distribution aspect of these articles. To access this information, please navigate to the “links mentioned” section below and select the links that best meet your needs.
Links Mentioned:
● 2026 NFL on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026-nfl-on-fox-schedule.html
● 2026 NFL on Fox Announcers: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/08/2026-nfl-on-fox-game-and-studio.html
● 506 Sports Maps (Week #2, 2026): https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2026&wk=2
The NFL on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator pairings for Week #2 of the 2026 regular season are posted below 👇.
- NFL on Fox: Field Pass | 2026 NFL Regular Season — Week #2 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 (Fox Doubleheader) | All Times Eastern and Subject to Change:
■ 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM PT (Pregame — First Hour):
|| ● Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars — Charissa Thompson, Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman, Jay Glazer (insider), Cooper Manning (contributor), Colin Cowherd (contributor) — Fox & Fox One ||
■ 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT (Pregame — Second Hour):
|| ● Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC — Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski — Fox & Fox One ||
■ 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT (Doubleheader — Game #1):
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|| ● Minnesota Vikings (1-0) at Chicago Bears (1-0) 🔵 — Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ » Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) — including 🔵 Hawaii
╍ » 46% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Bismarck, Boise, Charleston, Chicago, Chico, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Eugene, Flint, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Lansing, Las Vegas, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Medford, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Portland, Rapid City, Reno, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, South Bend, Spokane, Springfield, St. Louis, Tampa, Terre Haute, Tucson, Tulsa, Wheeling, Wichita & Youngstown
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|| ● Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) at Tennessee Titans (0-1) 🔴 — Adam Amin, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ » Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ » 25% of Markets Include: Austin, Baltimore, Biloxi, Birmingham, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Erie, Houston, Knoxville, Little Rock, Lubbock, Memphis, Mobile, Montgomery, Nashville, Norfolk, Panama City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Roanoke, Scranton, Shreveport, Washington D.C. & Wichita Falls
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|| ● Green Bay Packers (0-1) at New York Jets (1-0) 🟢 — Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Jen Hale — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ » Distribution: Regional (Select Markets) — including 🟢 Alaska
╍ » 18% of Markets Include: Albany, Bakersfield, Bangor, Boston, Buffalo, Fort Myers, Green Bay, Hartford, Miami, Milwaukee, New York City, Providence, Salt Lake City, Syracuse & West Palm Beach
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|| ● Carolina Panthers (0-1) at Atlanta Falcons (0-1) 🟡 — Tim Brando, Matt Millen, Sarah Kustok — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ » Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ » 11% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, Raleigh & Tallahassee
▲ UPDATES:
● Oklahoma City, OK: PHI-TEN to MIN-CHI (Wed.)
● Fort Myers, FL; Bakersfield, CA: MIN-CHI to GB-NYJ (Wed.)
■ 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT (Doubleheader — Game #2):
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|| ● Washington Commanders (0-1) at Dallas Cowboys (0-1) 🔴 — Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ » Distribution: Primary (Most Stations)
╍ » 80% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Bangor, Baton Rouge, Biloxi, Birmingham, Bismarck, Boston, Buffalo, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Erie, Flint, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Lansing, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Lubbock, Medford, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Montgomery, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Panama City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Rapid City, Richmond, Roanoke, San Antonio, Scranton, Shreveport, South Bend, Springfield, St. Louis, Syracuse, Tallahassee, Tampa, Terre Haute, Tulsa, Washington D.C., Wheeling, Wichita, Wichita Falls & Youngstown
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|| ● Miami Dolphins (0-1) at San Francisco 49ers (1-0) 🔵 — Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ » Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ » 13% of Markets Include: Bakersfield, Chico, Fort Myers, Fresno, Los Angeles, Miami, Palm Springs, Reno, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco & West Palm Beach
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|| ● Seattle Seahawks (1-0) at Arizona Cardinals (1-0) 🟢 — Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Megan Olivi — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ » Distribution: Regional (Select Markets) — including 🟢 Alaska & 🟢 Hawaii
╍ » 7% of Markets Include: Boise, Eugene, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, Spokane & Tucson
▲ UPDATES:
● Las Vegas, NV: MIA-SF to WSH-DAL (Wed.)
■ 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT (Postgame):
|| ● The OT presented by Ford — Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski — Fox & Fox One ||
- 🞷 Note 🗒: This week’s “NFL on Fox” broadcast schedule & commentator lineup is subject to change without notice. Please revisit this article throughout the week for any updates and changes.
|| ⏵ 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & 506 Sports ⏴ ||
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