Both the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers maintained their perfect records last week. This week, though, might be a little harder for them both to pull that off.
The Eagles have the easier test, facing the limping New York Jets, while the 49ers will square off against Cleveland. Most eyes, though, will be on Sunday night’s game, when the Bills and Giants resume their rivalry.
If anything, it will be a chance for NFL purists to focus on the game and not worry about Taylor Swift breakaways. (The Chiefs played Thursday, so Swifties will likely be at the Eras Tour movie, which is expected to dominate this weekend’s box office.
Here’s a look at how to watch and what to expect from this week’s games. (And one more reminder… the NFL is once again in London this week, so the first kickoff will be a lot earlier than usual.)
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
Here’s who’s playing where and when this week. (The home team is listed second.)
Sunday, Oct. 15
Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans, 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network
Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Washington Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Seattle Seahawks vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Oct. 16
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
How can I watch NFL games for free—even if I am out of market?
Almost every NFL game can be watched without a cable subscription, but you’ll need to be in the right market to catch them. The best way to do that (and 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 NFL games live online if I don't have a cable subscription?
You can—and have several to choose from.
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including tonight’s contest and all upcoming Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial, followed by a $6 or $12 monthly charge. (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 $15 per month for all three combined (or $25 per month for no ads on Hulu—the prices went up as of Oct. 1).
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 is no longer offered, as well. It will now cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73. YouTube is also now the home of Sunday Ticket. Prices on that service currently range from $300 to $439 for the season, with the current discounts.
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, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $75 per month and up after the free trial option.
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 $75 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch the NFL games on Amazon?
Not on Sunday. Amazon is the home of Thursday Night Football, but doesn’t carry other games. The next matchup on Amazon will be the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the New Orleans Saints on Oct 19.
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. There's a seven-day free trial, after which you're looking at a charge of $6.99 per month (including NFL Network). ($14.99 per month for premium, which includes NFL Network and RedZone.)
NFL Sunday Ticket
As mentioned above, YouTube has taken over broadcast duties for this channel, replacing DirecTV. With the current offered discounts, prices on the service (and the optional NFL Red Zone) currently range from $300 to $439 for the season.
