ESPN published its Week 2 NFL picks, predictions, schedule, odds and fantasy tips on Friday, September 18, 2026, according to the outlet. The package covers the weekend's slate and combines game forecasts with betting lines and fantasy guidance.
Other outlets released their own Week 2 material the same day. CBS Sports published survivor pool picks and knockout strategy, advising players to fade the New England Patriots, according to CBS Sports. The same outlet also ran a prediction-market piece urging readers to go against markets involving the Titans, Browns and Broncos.
The Ringer published its selection of the best bets for Week 2, according to The Ringer. Yahoo Sports offered a preview with bold predictions, including a look at what it described as the Giants' one big advantage and whether the Jaguars' offense can keep rolling, according to Yahoo Sports.
