Last weekend saw plenty of upsets as the Buccaneers, Falcons, and Vikings all shocked their opponents, but the big story of the 2024-2025 season so far might be the lackluster play of key parts of the Kansas City Chiefs offense.
Sure, the Super Bowl champs are 2-0 so far, but Patrick Mahomes threw just 13 passes in the first half and a pair of interceptions (and almost a third, if not for a penalty). Travis Kelce, meanwhile, had just one catch for five yards after completing just three catches in week one.
Will this be the weekend they return to form? If you’re tuning in to find out, you’ll have more than one way to catch the action. Here’s how best to do so.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
The Chiefs will be center stage this week with Sunday night’s game. Here’s a look at who else is playing. As always, the home team is listed second.
Sunday, Sept. 22
New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Denver Broncos vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Miami Dolphins vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Sept. 23
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC
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. Several, in fact.
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?
You can, but not on Sunday. Amazon is the home of Thursday Night Football, with the exception of Thanksgiving (though it will air a game on Black Friday). The first matchup on Amazon this year will be the Dallas Cowboys facing the New York Giants on Sept. 26.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
It does!
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).
