The NFL enters the playoff spherical subsequent week, with the wild card video games—and as of proper now, there’s a historic variety of groups whose hopes for a postseason are nonetheless alive.
Given how chaotic the yr has been as an entire, with an unprecedented variety of quarterback accidents and rollercoaster win/loss data from some groups, that makes an odd quantity of sense. Nevertheless it additionally makes this week’s video games completely fascinating.
4 divisions are nonetheless up for grabs—and 20 groups are in competition for the playoffs. The must-watch sport is Sunday evening, when the Payments face the Dolphins, with the winner taking the AFC East.
It’s a strong weekend of soccer. Right here’s how greatest to catch all of it.
Which NFL groups are taking part in this week? And what channels are airing the video games?
Right here’s who’s taking part in the place and when this week. (The house group is listed second.)
Saturday, Jan 6
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
Sunday, Jan 7
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New York Jets vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
How can I watch NFL video games free of charge—even when I’m out of market?
Nearly each NFL sport may be watched with no cable subscription, although you do must be in the precise market to catch them. One of the simplest ways to do this (and watch any form of community programming) free of charge on an enormous display is with an excellent HD antenna. To make sure you’re getting essentially the most dependable sign, you should definitely check the antenna in a number of places in your house.
Can I stream NFL video games stay on-line if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Yep! Strive one (or extra) of those strategies.
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service provides you with entry to a number of video games, together with tonight’s contest and all upcoming Sunday evening matchups. You may get a seven-day free trial, adopted by a $6 or $12 month-to-month cost. (The free model of Peacock doesn’t embody stay sports activities.)
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ now not has a free trial, so that you’ll must pay $15 per thirty days for all three mixed (or $25 per thirty days for no advertisements on Hulu).
Together with Stay TV within the bundle bumps the value to $77 per thirty days ($90 with no advertisements).
Hulu with Stay TV
The free trial on this service is now not supplied, as properly. It’ll now price you $77 per thirty days.
YouTubeTV
After as much as a two-week trial, you may anticipate month-to-month prices of $73. YouTube can also be now the house of Sunday Ticket. Costs on that service at the moment vary from $300 to $439 for the season, with the current discounts.
Sling TV
Dish Community’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per thirty days. Including the extra complete “Blue” plan bumps the associated fee to $55 per thirty days. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, however the cord-cutting service is providing 50% off of the primary month’s invoice.
DirecTV Stream
Previously referred to as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $75 per thirty days and up after the free trial possibility.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, adopted by month-to-month prices of $75 and up, relying on the channels you select.
Can I watch the NFL video games on Amazon?
Not till subsequent yr. Amazon’s streaming rights for the 2023 season ended on Dec. 28.
Does the NFL provide any viewing packages to look at the video games I would like?
There are just a few you may look into…
NFL App
The NFL App will allow you to stream video games which are being broadcast domestically in your market on Sundays. If you wish to watch an “out of market” sport, you’ve acquired two selections.
NFL+
Watch stay native and out of market video games and (with the premium subscription) replays. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which you’re a cost of $6.99 per thirty days (together with NFL Community). ($14.99 per thirty days for premium, which incorporates NFL Community and RedZone.)
NFL Sunday Ticket
As talked about above, YouTube has taken over broadcast duties for this channel, changing DirecTV. With the current offered discounts, costs on the service (and the optionally available NFL Pink Zone) at the moment vary from $300 to $439 for the season.
