Prefer your NFL action on traditional television after the Christmas games on Netflix? The league is happy to oblige this weekend.
Whether you’re wrapping up an extended week off or just getting started with your end-of-year holidays, there’s plenty of football to fill your days in this penultimate week of the season.
There are a variety of ways to take in the action. 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.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 4:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Sunday, Dec. 29
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Dec. 30
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers, 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?
Yes and there are a number of different options to do so.
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?
No. Amazon’s broadcasts of the 2024-205 season are now completed.
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).