Three teams—the Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions, and the Buffalo Bills—have secured playoff spots so far this season. Another 11 are in the hunt, with 14 more on the bubble.
Every game in the season matters, but at this point, games seem to matter more. While the Patriots, Jaguars, Raiders, and Giants are out of the postseason race, every other team is technically still in it. (Sorry, Jets fans, the math is not in your favor. Same goes for Bears, Panthers, Titans, and Browns supporters.)
Green Bay gave Detroit a run for its money Thursday night. And it’s the season of miracles, so upsets (and spoilers) are likely, which means it’s going to be a great weekend to watch some football.
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, Dec. 8
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Dec. 9
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys, 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?
You bet. Try one of these.
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 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. The next matchup is on Dec. 12, when the Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
A trio, 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.
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).