NFL 2025 Week 2 preview: Top storylines, key matchups, kickoff dates and times, and how to watch | NFL News

NFL fans are in for another massive weekend.

The 2025 NFL season kicked off with plenty of drama in Week 1, and things are only heating up from here. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs headline the Week 2 slate in a Super Bowl LIX rematch that carries serious weight. While it’s early in the season, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are already staring down a must-win situation after a surprising loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil. Meanwhile, the defending champion Eagles opened strong, edging out a divisional win over the Dallas Cowboys.Elsewhere, Aaron Rodgers looked like vintage No. 12 in his first regular-season game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’ll look to keep the momentum rolling in a big home matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. And while every game in Week 2 has something at stake, a few matchups clearly stand above the rest. Here’s a look at them:

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs is a Super Bowl rematch that already feels like a playoff game

It’s not often you can call a Week 2 game a must-win, especially for a team like the Kansas City Chiefs. But coming off a rough start against the Chargers – a 27–21 loss played on Friday night in Brazil – Andy Reid’s team is under pressure early. They now return home to host the same Eagles team that beat them handily in Super Bowl LIX, 40–22, just seven months ago. Philadelphia comes in riding high. Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a 24–20 win over the rival Cowboys on opening night, showing why they’re still a top threat in the NFC. The stakes are obvious for Kansas City: falling to 0–2 in a crowded AFC could set the tone for a long, uphill battle this season.This rematch kicks off in the late afternoon window on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET (9:25 p.m. BST), and it could be one of the best games of the regular season.

Aaron Rodgers looks reborn in Pittsburgh after carving up the Jets in Week 1

If Week 1 was any indication, Aaron Rodgers isn’t just back—he’s thriving. The 41-year-old quarterback looked locked in against his former team, throwing for 244 yards and four touchdowns on 22-of-30 passing in a 34–32 win over the New York Jets. It was a dramatic return to form for Rodgers, who appeared fully in control of Arthur Smith’s new-look offense. Now he’ll take center stage again as the Steelers host the Seahawks, who are coming off a 17–13 home loss to a San Francisco 49ers team that was without tight end George Kittle.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson returns to Detroit for key NFC North clash

One of the more intriguing early games is in Detroit, where the Bears face the Lions in a divisional battle with extra emotional weight. New Chicago head coach Ben Johnson heads back to the city where he spent three years designing one of the league’s most dynamic offenses as Detroit’s offensive coordinator. Now he’ll try to beat the team he helped build.The Bears-Lions game kicks off in the early window at 1:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. BST) and could have major implications in the NFC North standings, especially if Chicago can make an early statement.

Full NFL Week 2 schedule, kickoff times, and must-watch games

Here’s the complete Week 2 NFL schedule with kickoff times across all time zones:

Where to watch

NFL Game Pass International (via DAZN)For viewers outside the United States, NFL Game Pass International is the primary way to stream NFL games live. The service is now integrated into DAZN in most countries. It works across a wide range of international regions, including Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Latin America. With a subscription, you can stream every NFL game live, including:

Also read: NFL Results today: Vikings vs. Bears full Week 1 highlights, scores, and top playersNFL fans are in for another massive weekend. From Rodgers’ return to form to the Chiefs’ must-win moment, Week 2 is already full of storylines that could shape the season.