Sure, there were games played Thursday and Friday, but there’s plenty more gridiron battles to be fought before the holiday weekend comes 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 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?
If there’s one upside of so many games earlier this week, it’s that you won’t have to channel hop quite so much. As always, the home team is listed second.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Commanders, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers, 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Dec. 2
Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos, 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 variety of options.
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?
On Thursday, but not Sunday. Amazon is the home of Thursday Night Football, with the exception of Thanksgiving (though it will air a game on Black Friday). The next matchup on Amazon this year will be the Green Bay Packers facing the Detroit Lions on Dec. 5.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Several!
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).
