It might be hard to believe, but the 2024-2025 NFL Season is already half over. Week nine marks the halfway point of the regular season (though, of course, the postseason will run well into next February). So while it might be a little too early to start putting together lists of potential playoff matches, some things are coming into focus.
The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated with a 1.5 game lead over the AFC and the Detroit Lions are nearly as dominant in the NFC. Otherwise, it’s still largely a toss-up.
Technically, no team is mathematically eliminated from the post-season yet, but it would take the most unlikely of miracles for the New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, or Carolina Panthers to continue beyond week 18.
That said, the New York Jets managed to steal a victory Thursday night—and this weekend is loaded tih rivalry games, which should have several teams fighting harder than usual.
Planning to watch? There are a variety of ways to do so. Here’s all you need to know about this week’s games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
As always, the home team is listed second.
Sunday, Oct. 27
New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Oct. 28
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
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. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream 2024 NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Yep—and you’ve got several choices.
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service will give you a one-week free trial, followed by a $8 or $13 monthly charge. (An annual plan is as low as $30 right now.)
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including all upcoming Sunday night matchups. It carries a $8 or $14 monthly charge—and the service has recently done away with its free trial. (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 $17 per month for all three combined (or $30 per month for no ads on Hulu).
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $77 per month ($90 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.
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, unfortunately.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 per month and up after the free trial option. (The package that includes NFL Network will run you $99 per month.)
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 $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Not today. Amazon, however, is the home of Thursday Night Football once again, with the exception of Thanksgiving (though it will air a game on Black Friday). The first matchup on Amazon this year will be the Cincinnati Bengals facing the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 7.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Three of ‘em.
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.
NFL+
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. You’re looking at a $50 charge per season. ($100 for premium.)
NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube once again is the home for this channel. Prices this year start at $73 per month for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $449 for just Sunday Ticket (spanning the entirety of out-of-market games this season).
