Sure, there were games played on Thursday and Friday, but there are still plenty of battles to be fought before the holiday weekend draws to a close. And with just five weeks left in the season after this, the playoffs are starting to come into focus for some teams, while others are already thinking about next year’s draft.
Planning to watch? There are different ways to do this. Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And which channels broadcast the games?
If there’s one advantage to having so many games earlier this week, it’s that you won’t have to channel as much. As always, the home team is in second place.
Sunday, December 1
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars1:00 PM ET on Fox
Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots1:00 PM ET on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons1:00 PM ET on CBS
Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets1:00 PM ET on Fox
Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Commanders1:00 PM ET on CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals1:00 PM ET on CBS
Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings1:00 PM ET on Fox
Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints4:05 PM ET on Fox
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers4:05 PM ET on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens4:25 PM ET on CBS
San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills8:20 PM ET on NBC
Monday, December 2
Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos8:15 PM ET on ABC and ESPN
How can I watch NFL games for free—even if I’m not in the market?
The best way to watch any kind of network program on the big screen for free is with a good HD antenna. To make sure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations around 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 options.
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service they’ll give you a one-week free trial, followed by a monthly fee of $8 or $13. (The annual plan is currently only $30.)
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including all upcoming Sunday evening matches. It charges $8 or $14 a month—and the service recently ended its free trial. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Disney+
Disney package Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 a month for all three combined (or $30 a month without ads on Hulu).
Including live TV in the package increases the price to $77 per month ($90 without ads).
Hulu with live TV
Free trial on this service it lasts three days. After that, it will cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trialyou can expect monthly costs of $73.
Sling TV
The lower-tier Dish Network Sling “Orange” plan will cost you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan increases the price to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial is unfortunately gone.
DirecTV transmission
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this often renamed streaming service it will cost you $80 per month and more after the free trial option. (A package that includes the NFL Network will cost you $99 a 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?
On Thursday, but not on Sunday. Amazon is the home of Thursday Night Football, with the exception of Thanksgiving (although it will air a game on Black Friday). The next game on Amazon this year will be the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions on December 5th.
Does the NFL offer any packages to watch the games I want?
Several!
The NFL app
The The NFL app will allow you to stream Sunday games that are broadcast locally in your market. If you want to watch the game “out of market”, you have two choices.
NFL+
Watch local and out-of-market matches live and (with a premium subscription) replays. You’re looking at $50 per season. ($100 for premium.)
NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube is once again home to this channel. Prices this year start at $73 per month for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $449 for Sunday Ticket only (includes all out-of-market games this season).
