During the course of an 18 game National Football League regular season, nobody is going to complain about or give up an opportunity for a week of rest. Players, coaches, hell even media members need some time to chill. Of course, my wife and I choose to “chill” during the Texans’ bye week each year by visiting other NFL stadiums, but that’s our own illness. Not your problem.
That said, one of the more over-analyzed aspects of the NFL calendar is WHEN the bye week takes place. If it’s in the first six weeks, you can argue that it’s too early. Teams don’t need rest yet. Certainly, the Texans;’ bye week last season, all the way in Week 14 in early December, felt way too late.
This week it fell in Week 6, this past Sunday, in that “possibly too early” patch of schedule real estate. However, I have a few arguments as to why the Week 6 bye week came at just the right time for the Texans. Here we go:
The offense can use the classroom and prep time
Certainly, the Texans’ offense went into the bye week playing some of their best football in two calendar years, having scored 20 points in the fourth quarter against the Titans in Week 4, and then scoring on their first eight possessions against the Ravens in Week 5. C.J. Stroud was the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Baltimore. The bye week might feel like a momentum killer, but with four really good defenses waiting for the Texans after the bye week— Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and Jacksonville — the break is an ideal time for OC Nick Caley to do a deep dive on what exactly the Texans do well, and where they need to focus in practice this week. There is still a ton of room for improvement, and the extra self-scouting time is perfectly placed given the massive step up in weight class starting Week 7.
Returning players get a free week to keep practicing
Right now, the Texans have two players who have been designated for return from the injured lists, defensive end Denico Autry and safety Jaylen Reed. They are both over a week into their three week practice window, where they could return any time over the next 10 days or so. The fact that both of them (along with several other players who could return from injured lists) get to heal while there is a week off, means less missed game time on the back end, when they return. Let Autry, Reed, and others heal while there is no opponent against whom they’d normally missing time.
Let Derek Stingley heal
Then there are the players who are actually active, playing on Sundays, but doing so while dealing with some sort of injury, some sort of hindrance in their play. The biggest name fitting this category is All Pro cornerback Derek Stingley, Jr., who banged up a hip in Week 1, played through it, then suffered an oblique injury in Week 3 that’s kept him out of practice. With games against big time wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Courtland Sutton, and Brian Thomas, Jr. coming up, Stingley needs to be as close to 100 percent as possible.
With the Philadelphia Eagles’ schedule becoming official on Wednesday, May 15, it’s a great time to predict their game-by-game results.
This is usually a pretty difficult thing to get correct, but it’s nonetheless a good exercise just to gauge what they might be capable of. Without further ado, what can we expect from the Eagles in 2024?
Week 1: Sept. 6 vs. Green Bay Packers
This one should be a welcomed challenge for the Birds. While the Eagles should have the advantage in terms of sheer roster talent, the Packers aren’t a team to scoff at anymore. They are young, hungry, and a well-oiled machine from top to bottom. Quarterback Jordan Love and a revamped Green Bay running back room could give the Eagles some fits.
Regardless, this should still be a win for Philadelphia. Objectively, they are still the better team and had more significant improvements roster-wise than Green Bay did during the offseason. On the international spotlight in Brazil, we’ll say the Birds clutch out an exciting affair and start the season off with a bang.
Record: 1-0
Week 2: Sept. 16 vs. Atlanta Falcons (MNF)
The Falcons finally got their Matt Ryan replacement at quarterback in Kirk Cousins, but they went just 7-10 last season. Their defense isn’t a particular strong suit of theirs, which serves as a major advantage for Philadelphia. The Eagles’ talent at virtually every position outweighs Atlanta’s, and this is also a home-opening, primetime matchup for the Birds. Football can be unpredictable sometimes, but this is a game that the Eagles have no business losing.
Record: 2-0
Week 3: Sept. 22 at New Orleans Saints
The Eagles have had their issues in the Superdome before, but this is not the Drew Brees Saints anymore. New Orleans has a few solid pieces on their team, but they are also led by Derek Carr with a relatively average roster and coaching staff around him. While they did beat Philadelphia in 2022, Jalen Hurts was out with injury. If both teams are healthy, the Eagles should get a victory and keep their undefeated season alive.
Record: 3-0
Week 4: Sept. 29 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This will be the third time in the past two seasons that the Eagles are visiting the Buccaneers, and it’ll be a chance for Philadelphia to get a little bit of revenge after their wildcard loss. Tampa Bay might have a decent team, but the Eagles have an elite team; there are levels to the NFL.
In 2024, the Buccaneers were lucky to catch Philadelphia at their absolute lowest. Now with a better team, better coaching, and momentum in their direction, the Eagles should run away with this one; they have too many top-notch players not to.
Record: 4-0
Week 5: BYE
The infamous early-season bye week is sort of a stinger for the Eagles. They are pretty important for rest and whatnot, but that’s the hand that Philadelphia was dealt. It’s a big reason why getting the first seed in the NFC is so important, otherwise, they’ll have no rest for four months straight if they go on a Super Bowl run.
Week 6: Oct. 13 vs. Cleveland Browns
The Browns will be a pretty interesting team to monitor in 2024. Without Nick Chubb nor a true starting quarterback in 2023, they won 11 games. If Deshaun Watson can just be average, his team could be a tough unit to handle. If he is anything more, they could be an underdog for one of the best teams in the NFL. While the Eagles can definitely win this game, we’ll say they lose a close one for their first defeat of the season.
Record: 4-1
Week 7: Oct. 20 at New York Giants
The Giants might be a better team in 2024 than they were in 2023 if they aren’t forced to start backup and third-string quarterbacks again, but they still aren’t anything resembling a good football team at this time. They need more assets to even beat average clubs consistently, let alone elite ones like the Eagles. Rivalry games are usually somewhat close for the Birds no matter the foe, but they shouldn’t have any Sunday Scaries against the G-Men.
Record: 5-1
Week 8: Oct. 27 at Cincinnati Bengals
When healthy, the Bengals are a legitimately great team. The fact that they came close to making the postseason without Joe Burrow for a little while is pretty impressive. He was clearly not 100 percent through most of his campaign, and that sunk his team. He is truly one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL at full strength, and Cincinnati has a no-joke roster. On the road, the Eagles battle but fall to a respectable club.
Record: 5-2
Week 9: Nov. 3 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (SNF)
Back in Philadelphia, the Eagles have a date with the Jaguars on Sunday Night Football. Jacksonville was a team that was supposed to take a leap in 2023, but they, ironically, took a step backward by losing five of their last six contests just like the Eagles did. They didn’t take any massive strides in the offseason, as quarterback Trevor Lawrence lost a pretty solid receiving threat in Calvin Ridley.
Lawrence could take the next step to being a superstar quarterback and elevate the talent on the roster by himself, but nothing he did in 2023 suggests that he is at that level yet. The Eagles, clearly the better team, should win this one.
Record: 6-2
Week 10: Nov. 10 at Dallas Cowboys
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The Eagles have certainly had their fits in Jerry World in the past, but it’s 2024 now. Erase everything you know about Philadelphia and its history with the Cowboys from your mind; this is a new team. When taking a step back, it’s pretty amazing how two of the biggest rivals in sports have been so evenly matched over the past few seasons. It’s anyone’s guess as to who wins this game with two elite offenses and skill players matching up with one another, but Philadelphia should have a slight edge.
Even though they haven’t won a game in Dallas since 2017, the Eagles are poised to end the losing streak once and for all. This would be a clutch, season-defining win; it means everything.
Record: 7-2
Week 11: Nov. 14 vs. Washington Commanders (TNF)
The last time these two teams were playing primetime football, things didn’t work out so well for the Eagles. With that out of the way, the Commanders are still trying to figure out their identity. They just drafted their quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels, and they really aren’t trying to win a Super Bowl in 2024. They could be a sneaky-good team, but just not one the Eagles should be losing to. They’ll probably make it close, but talent rules in the NFL, and Philadelphia has a ton of it.
Record: 8-2
Week 12: Nov. 24 at Los Angeles Rams (SNF)
Aaron Donald’s retirement is going to be an obstacle for the Rams’ defense to overcome in 2024, but they’re a pretty fascinating team all the same. They made the playoffs when most didn’t expect them to due to winning five contests in 2022 and not exactly getting better in 2023 on paper, which says a lot about their culture and coaching. Make no mistake: the Eagles should win this game, but that doesn’t mean they will. They get their stinker out of the way in Los Angeles.
Record: 8-3
Week 13: Dec. 1 at Baltimore Ravens
This will be another one of those season-defining games. The Eagles and Ravens are two of the best teams in the NFL, and Baltimore isn’t the easiest environment to play in. However, the best needs to win in all kinds of environments. If the Eagles fancy themselves as a Super Bowl team, they should have as good of a chance as the Ravens do to win this game.
On the road, we’ll say that the Eagles get an upset victory to avenge their primetime loss the week before. This is a “hear me out,” type of pick, but the Birds also beat the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in 2023. Anything can happen between two great teams.
Record: 9-3
Week 14: Dec. 8 vs. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers probably shouldn’t be as dreadful as they were in 2023 in 2024, but they also won two football games and traded Brian Burns in the offseason. They’re a rebuilding team that is just trying to see some progression out of quarterback Bryce Young. Even without the benefit of hindsight, this is a game that the Eagles should have their way in on both sides of the ball.
Record: 10-3
Week 15: Dec. 15 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers changed some things up at quarterback with a Russell Wilson and Justin Fields duo, but they are still a pretty mediocre football team. Just like it was in their 35-13 route of the Steelers in 2022, the Eagles’ star power should be able to overpower Pittsburgh and help the Birds match their 2023 win total of 11 with three contests to spare.
Record: 11-3
Week 16: Dec. 22 at Commanders
The Commanders probably should have beaten the Eagles in one or both of their games in 2023 given how close they were, but that’s all history. This game could be one where all Washington has to gain is pride, given it’s pretty late in the season. They could make it close, but Philadelphia should come away with this one.
Record: 12-3
Week 17: Dec. 29 vs. Cowboys
The iconic Cowboys split is very real, but it’s also not a guarantee. We’ve already established that both of these teams are good, and so most of the time these games will be a coin flip. It’s not the best historical bet, but we’ll say that the Eagles finally end the drought and have a sweep of their rivals in Texas. If they actually did so, it would say a lot about the growth the Birds have had from 2023 to 2024. They have to win these big games.
Record: 13-3
Week 18: Jan. 5 vs. Giants
If the Eagles really do end up with 13 wins by Week 18, there’s a good chance that they won’t have anything to play for by that time and clinch the top seed in the NFC. Assuming that’s the case, they get some extra rest for the postseason and put their backups on the field. Yes, even the Giants should be able to beat backups almost every time. The Eagles may drop this one, but they have their eyes on the Super Bowl.
Record: 13-4
The Eagles are, really, capable of beating every team on their schedule. It’s always a pretty good position to be in where everyone as a collective doesn’t chalk a certain week up to be a loss; that says a lot about where the Eagles are at.
In an albeit hopeful scenario, the Eagles get a 13-4 record and a first-round bye week to boot.
For 99 percent of their content, nobody promotes better than the NFL, but for some reason, the league is very guarded about the schedule release date. Rumor has it that it’s coming down soon. This is an event that fans of all 32 NFL teams can look forward to, even fans of the worst team. You know how I know this? Because in 2021 and 2022, there was no worse team than the Houston Texans, and I STILL counted down the days, hours, and minutes to the schedule release.
This time around, it’s completely different than the last two years, though. After a 2023 season in which the Texans played 16 games at precisely noon on Sunday, until a prime time finale in Indianapolis, the 2024 schedule will look a whole lot more like the schedule did at the peak of the Kubiak and O’Brien Eras. Expect lots of prime time games, lots of late afternoon Sunday games, and maybe even some international intrigue.
In short, this should be the most exciting schedule release in Texans history! If there is a genie out there who will listen, I have four wishes for the Houston Texans’ 2024 schedule. Here they are:
No opener in Kansas City, please! Every season opens with the defending Super Bowl champion hosting the season’s first game. The rumors are already flying that the Texans will be opening the season in Kansas City to face the Chiefs. Personally, I’d rather let someone else handle this bit of business. Perhaps I still have PTSD from the Texans traveling to Kansas City in 2020 in this same scenario, a blowout loss, but I’d rather start the season with an easier opener than this one.
Cowboys on Thanksgiving, YES PLEASE! Now, as far as nationally televised games that I am here for, give me the Cowboys in Dallas on Thanksgiving. Of course, the Cowboys, along with the Lions, are traditional Thanksgiving hosts every season. It’s very rare that we get the Texans and the Cowboys playing each other in the regular season, let alone in Dallas. Add to this the budding C.J. Stroud-Micah Parsons comedy duo that’s emerged this offseason, plus the two Diggs brothers, Stefon and Travon, going against each other, and this has real big viewership potential.
Give us a London game! The league named the hosts of the international games several weeks ago, and two of them are Minnesota and Jacksonville, both of whom are hosting games in London. Both happen to be slated as road opponents for the Texans. This is one that I would bet on, the Texans playing in London. They ;last traveled overseas in 2019, where they beat the Jags by a score of 26-3.
No Christmas Day game, please! After the success of last season’s Christmas Day broadcasts, the NFL announced a couple months ago that they would be televising two games on Christmas. The big difference, though, is that Christmas falls on a Wednesday this season, which means that the four teams that play on Christmas Day will be playing on Saturday the previous weekend, which also means that they will have two short weeks in a row, six days between a Sunday and Saturday game, and for days between Saturday and Christmas. Keep in mind that this is in the last month of the season, where a playoff push is going on. NO THANK YOU!
Get ready for an exciting face-off as the Miami Dolphins go head-to-head against the Kansas City Chiefs at Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt during Week 9 of the NFL season. Tune in to SiriusXM to catch all the action.
Listen live to your choice of the home, away, or national feed on the SiriusXM app. Kickoff is November 5 at 9:30am ET.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has passed for 2,258 yards and 15 TDs this season. He’s aiming to maintain his impressive track record with a 75+ completion percentage and 90+ rating in 3 of his past 4 games.
Isaiah Pacheco has been consistent with 60+ scrimmage yards in 6 of the last 7 games, and Travis Kelce continues to dominate with 54 catches and 583 receiving yards this season.
On the defensive front, Chris Jones, Michael Danna, and George Karlaftis are determined to disrupt the Dolphins’ offensive rhythm. Linebacker Drue Tranquill, who led the team with 11 tackles and had a sack and forced fumble in Week 8, looks to make his presence felt in this high-stakes matchup.
Kansas City Chiefs Home Feed
SiriusXM channel 228 in your vehicle
Channel 815 on the SiriusXM App
Miami Dolphins Away Feed
SiriusXM channel 391 in your vehicle
Channel 819 on the SiriusXM App
National Feed
SiriusXM channel 227 in your vehicle
Channel 964 via on the SiriusXM App
Away: Miami Dolphins
Miami is leading the NFL in total offense with 453.3 yards per game and scoring offense with an impressive 33.9 points per game.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a season-high completion rate of 66.7% last week. He threw for 324 yards and 3 TDs, securing his third game this season with 300+ passing yards and 3+ TD passes.
Running back Raheem Mostert has notched his 10th rush TD of the season in Week 8. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill continues to shine, with 1,014 receiving yards and 8 TDs this season, becoming the first player in 62 years to achieve 1,000+ receiving yards in his team’s first 8 games.
The official start of the 2023-2024 NFL season is almost here, but first there’s one more week of the pre-season for teams to fine-tune their strategy.
Week three of the pre-season was a rough one. The matchup between the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers was suspended after Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden was carried off the field on a stretcher after taking a hit. The team suspended two practices with the Tennessee Titans this week because of the abrupt ending of the game. (Bolden was kept overnight, but then released from the hospital and flew home with his teammates.)
The end of the pre-season could see more big names taking the field for a few minutes this week, and the games will have a slightly wider broadcast window. As excitement for the season builds, though, as with the past few weeks, only a handful will be shown nationally.
Your best bet is to catch your local team is on their affiliate of choice, usually CBS or Fox. But starting next week, it will be a lot easier to catch the team you want.
Here’s how best to watch this week’s games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
Here’s where to catch your favorite team as they begin the season. (The home team is listed second.) A few games will be televised nationally, but finding your favorite might still be a challenge.
How can I watch NFL games for free—even if I am out of market?
Out of market is a bit tough this week. But if your home team is playing, your best bet to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. A number of this week’s games will be carried by broadcast networks, meaning watching will be fairly simple. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Yep. There are lots of choices.
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including tonight’s contest and all upcoming Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial, followed by a $6 or $12 monthly charge. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $13 per month for all three combined (or $19.99 per month for no ads on Hulu). Keep in mind that starting Oct. 1, the prices will increase to $15 and $25.
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $70 per month ($76 with no ads). In October, that jumps to $77 for the ad-supported plan and $90 for commercial free.
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service is no longer offered, either. It will cost you $70 per month until Oct. 1, when the price increases to $77.
After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73. YouTube is also now the home of Sunday Ticket. Prices on that service currently range from $300 to $439 for the season, with the current discounts.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow, and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $75 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $75 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Amazon’s sole pre-season game will be aired on Aug. 24, when the Colts meet the Eagles.
Amazon once again has the exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football—but that exclusivity in the regular season doesn’t kick in until mid-September. The first matchup on Amazon will be the Philadelphia Eagles facing the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 14.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Three, in fact.
NFL App
The NFL App will let you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to watch an “out of market” game, you’ve got two choices.
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which you’re looking at a charge of $6.99 per month (including NFL Network). ($14.99 per month for premium, which includes NFL Network and RedZone.)
As mentioned above, YouTube has taken over broadcast duties for this channel, replacing DirecTV. With the current offered discounts, prices on the service (and the optional NFL Red Zone) currently range from $300 to $439 for the season.
Four games. Infinite drama. Welcome to the divisional playoff round of the 2022-203 NFL season.
The league’s eight best teams collide this weekend, with two games on Saturday and two on Sunday. And every one of those is likely to be a banger.
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the New York Giants in what’s expected to be a can’t miss game Saturday night, while the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals meet again on Sunday afternoon, roughly three weeks after Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in the first half of a game between the two. The weekend wraps up with old rivals the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers battling one last time.
So, cancel any plans you might have had—or if you can’t, make sure your phone is charged. Here’s a look at all of the matchups this week and advice on how best to catch the games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
Here’s this week’s lineup. (The home team is listed second.)
How can I watch NFL games for free—even if I am out of market?
The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. And all of this week’s NFL games will air on broadcast networks, meaning you’ll be able to watch even if you don’t have a cable subscription. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Certainly! Here are a few options:
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including all Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service will give you access to games aired on that network. You can get a one-week free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $13.99 per month for all three combined (or $19.99 per month for no ads on Hulu). Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $70 per month ($76 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well. It will cost you $70 per month.
YouTubeTV
After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly charges of $65.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling recently increased its prices. The lower-tiered “Orange” plan will now run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. (A $5 per month increase for each.) The seven-day free trial has disappeared along with the price increase, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $70 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $70–$100, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Not playoff games. Amazon’s contract with the NFL does not extend into the post season.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Several, in fact.
NFL App
The NFL App will let you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to watch an “out of market” game, you’ve got two choices.
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which you’re looking at a $30 charge per season. ($80 for premium.)
DirecTV customers have access to it, but (if you meet the conditions, like living in an apartment complex or some area where you can’t get DirecTV) you can also sign up for an online version, letting you watch any NFL game live this season. There’s a one-week trial, then you’re looking at monthly charges of $73.49 per month for a four-month period or $293.36 for the entire season (or $99 for four months or $396).
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Football on a Sunday is hardly unusual. But as little as three years ago, it was uncommon for the NFL to schedule a game on Christmas Day. But over the past two years, the league has seen tremendous success with Dec. 25 matchups—and this year, it’s ratcheting up the number of games from two to three.
While the schedule may be unkind to West Coast fans, East Coasters will likely have already opened their gifts, providing them with a perfect window to catch the early contests.
It will be harder to sneak away to catch the game, mind you. Many restaurants and sports bars are closed today. And you could find yourself in a battle for your new big screen TV if the kids want to play their new video games. Fortunately, you can still catch all the action. Here’s a look at who’s playing today—and several different ways to watch the games.
Which NFL teams are playing on Christmas? And what channels are airing the games?
Every one of today’s games could have big playoff implications for at least one of the teams. Coaches are certainly hoping some Christmas magic remains when they take the field. Here’s who’s playing and when. As always, the home team is listed second.
How can I watch my local NFL team for free—even if I am out of market?
The best way to watch any network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. And watching most NFL games is fairly simple, since many air on broadcast networks, meaning you’ll be able to watch even if you don’t have a cable subscription. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Note that this option will not work for games on the NFL Network, which is not broadcast over the air.
How can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
You’ve got several options:
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including all Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service gives you access to games aired on that network. You can get a one-week free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $13.99 per month for all three combined (or $19.99 per month for no ads on Hulu). Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $70 per month ($76 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well. It costs $70 per month.
Dish Network’s Sling recently increased its prices. The lower-tiered “Orange” plan now costs $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps it to $55 per month. (A $5 per month increase for each.) The seven-day free trial has disappeared, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service costs $70 per month or more after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $70 to $100, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Not this year. Amazon is, for the next 11 years, the exclusive home to Thursday Night Football, but it does not carry any weekend games. Next up is the Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans on Dec. 29.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Santa left three choices for you under the tree…
NFL App
The NFL App lets you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to watch an “out of market” game, you’ve got two choices.
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which you’re looking at a $30 charge per season. ($80 for premium.)
DirecTV customers have access to it, but (if you meet the conditions, like living in an apartment complex or some area where you can’t get DirecTV) you can also sign up for an online version, letting you watch any NFL game live this season. There’s a one-week trial, after which it costs $73.49 per month for a four-month period or $293.36 for the entire season (or $99 for four months or $396).
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Yes, it’s Saturday and yes, it’s Christmas Eve. Neither seem like a typical day for watching NFL games, but (let’s face it), 2022 is kind of a weird year.
Realizing that family takes priority on Christmas and trying to prevent a player uprising by forcing all teams to play on Christmas, the NFL has shifted most of this week’s games to Saturday. (Don’t worry purists, there will still be some tomorrow too.)
So if you’ve finished all your shopping and the halls are sufficiently decked, here’s who’s playing today—and several different ways to watch the games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
Here’s a look at this week’s matchups. As always, the home team is listed second.
How can I watch my local NFL team for free—even if I am out of market?
The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. And watching most NFL games is fairly simple, since many air on broadcast networks, meaning you can watch even if you don’t have a cable subscription. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Note that this option will not work for games on the NFL Network, which is not broadcast over the air.
How can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Try one of these:
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including all Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service gives you access to games aired on that network. You can get a one-week free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $13.99 per month for all three combined (or $19.99 per month for no ads on Hulu). Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $70 per month ($76 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well. It costs $70 per month.
Dish Network’s Sling recently increased its prices. The lower-tiered “Orange” plan now runs at $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. (A $5 per month increase for each.) The seven-day free trial has disappeared, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service costs $70 per month and more after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $70 to $100, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Yes, but not on the weekends. Amazon is, for the next 11 years, the exclusive home to Thursday Night Football, but does not carry any weekend games. Next up is the Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans on Dec. 29.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
A trio, actually.
NFL App
The NFL App lets you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to watch an “out of market” game, you’ve got two choices.
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which it costs $30 per season. ($80 for premium.)
DirecTV customers have access to it, but (if you meet the conditions, like living in an apartment complex or some area where you can’t get DirecTV) you can also sign up for an online version, letting you watch any NFL game live this season. There’s a one-week trial, followed by charges of $73.49 per month for a four-month period or $293.36 for the entire season (or $99 for four months or $396).
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