This is it. After 17 weeks of on-field battles, the NFL wraps up its 2024 regular season today. And while many of this year’s playoff spots are locked, there are still two openings and the fight for them will be fierce.
Next week, the Wild Card round gets underway. This week, though, there’s even more desperation on the field. And just as there was no Thursday game last night, there won’t be one on Monday. Settle in: There’s a lot to watch.
You’ve got lots of options, too, when it comes to watching. 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, Jan. 4
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
Sunday, Jan. 5
Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 a.m. ET on Fox
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 a.m. ET on Fox
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets, 4:25 a.m. ET on Fox
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
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?
Absolutely. 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 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?
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).
