The first-week jitters are gone, and the 2025 NFL season is in full swing as we look ahead to a tantalizing Week 2 schedule. With several high-stakes conference showdowns and intriguing interconference battles, the league’s broadcast partners have deployed their top announcing teams to bring the action to your screen.
After a thrilling opening week that saw new faces in new places make their debuts, Week 2 promises to deliver even more drama. Here is the complete television and announcer schedule for all the upcoming games.
(All times are Eastern. Announcer schedules are projections based on previous years’ rotations and are subject to change by the networks.)
Thursday Night Football (September 4, 2025)
- Matchup: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs
- Time: 8:15 PM
- TV Network: ESPN/ABC
- Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters (sideline)
- The Buzz: The NFL kicks off Week 2 with a blockbuster AFC Championship rematch. This marquee game on the ESPN/ABC MegaCast will feature the iconic booth of Buck and Aikman, setting the stage for a potential playoff preview.
Sunday Early Slate (September 7, 2025)
- Matchup: Houston Texans at Chicago Bears
- Time: 1:00 PM
- TV Network: FOX
- Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sidelines)
- The Buzz: FOX’s lead team gets the call for this interconference duel, featuring two of the league’s most exciting young quarterbacks in C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams.
- Matchup: New York Jets at New England Patriots
- Time: 1:00 PM
- TV Network: CBS
- Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)
- The Buzz: The historic AFC East rivalry continues. CBS’s top team will be on hand to see if Aaron
- Rodgers and the Jets can assert dominance or if the Patriots’ new-look offense can pull off an upset.
- Matchup: Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers
- Time: 1:00 PM
- TV Network: FOX
- Announcers: Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Kristina Pink (sideline)
- The Buzz: A rematch of the last two NFC Championship games makes this a must-watch. FOX’s strong #2 crew gets the assignment for this potential offensive shootout.
- Matchup: Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles
- Time: 1:00 PM
- TV Network: FOX
- Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (sideline)
- Matchup: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers
- Time: 1:00 PM
- TV Network: CBS
- Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (sideline)
Sunday Late Slate (September 7, 2025)
- Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers
- Time: 4:25 PM
- TV Network: CBS
- Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (sideline)
- The Buzz: With both teams featuring explosive passing attacks, this AFC showdown gets the late-afternoon spotlight with the energetic Harlan on the call.
- Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
- Time: 4:25 PM
- TV Network: FOX
- Announcers: Joe Davis (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Pam Oliver (sideline)
- The Buzz: The NFC East rivalry takes center stage in the late window. Davis and Johnston will call the action from MetLife Stadium.
Sunday Night Football (September 7, 2025)
- Matchup: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
- Time: 8:20 PM
- TV Network: NBC
- Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline)
- The Buzz: Another critical AFC East battle lands in primetime. The explosive offenses of the Bills and Dolphins will be narrated by the seasoned and acclaimed duo of Tirico and Collinsworth.
Monday Night Football (September 8, 2025)
- Doubleheader Schedule:
- Game 1: Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Time: 7:15 PM
- TV Network: ESPN
- Announcers: Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (analyst), Laura Rutledge (sideline)
- The Buzz: A physical interconference clash kicks off the doubleheader. Fowler and Orlovsky bring their detailed analysis to what should be a hard-hitting affair.
- Game 2: New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams
- Time: 8:15 PM (approx.)
- TV Network: ABC
- Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters (sideline)
- The Buzz: The Buck-Aikman team pulls double-duty this week, heading to SoFi Stadium for this NFC showdown. The game will be simulcast on ESPN and ABC.
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