How to watch and stream week nine of the 2024-2025 NFL season live online, free without cable: Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN
It may be hard to believe, but the 2024-2025 NFL season is already half over. Week nine marks the halfway point of the regular season (although the postseason, of course, extends well into February). So while it may be a little too early to start putting together lists of potential playoff games, a few things are coming into focus.
The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated with a 1.5-game lead in the AFC and the Detroit Lions are almost as dominant in the NFC. Otherwise, it’s still largely a toss-up.
Technically, no team has been mathematically eliminated from the postseason yet, but it will take the most unlikely of miracles for the New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans or Carolina Panthers to advance beyond Week 18.
That said, the New York Jets managed to steal a win on Thursday night – and this weekend is full of rivalry games, where several teams should fight harder than usual.
Planning to watch? There are several ways to do this. Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s matches.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And on which channels are the games broadcast?
As always, the home team is in second place.
Sunday October 27
New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 PM ET on CBS
Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants, 1:00 PM ET on Fox
Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills, 1:00 PM ET on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 PM ET on CBS
New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 PM ET on Fox
Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 PM ET on Fox
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 PM ET on Fox
Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 PM ET on CBS
Chicago Bears Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 PM ET on CBS
Jacksonville Jaguars Philadelphia Eagles, 4:05 PM ET on CBS
Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 PM ET on Fox
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers, 4:25 PM ET on Fox
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings, 8:20 PM ET on NBC
Monday October 28
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:15 PM ET on ABC and ESPN
How can I watch NFL games for free even when I’m not in the market?
The best way to watch any kind of network programming on a big screen for free is with a good HD antenna. To ensure you get the most reliable signal, 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 you have several choices.
Biggest+
CBS’s streaming service gives you a one-week free trial, followed by a monthly fee of $8 or $13. (An annual subscription currently costs just $30.)
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service gives you access to several games, including all upcoming Sunday night matches. It comes with a monthly fee of $8 or $14 — and the service recently did away with its free trial. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Disney+
Disney’s Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 per month for all three together (or $30 per month if there are no ads on Hulu).
If you include Live TV in the bundle, the price rises to $77 per month ($90 without ads).
Hulu with live TV
The free trial of this service lasts three days. After that, it will cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can expect a monthly fee of $73.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling lower “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive ‘Blue’ plan increases the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial is unfortunately gone.
DirectTV stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow, and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will cost you $80 per month and more after the free trial option. (The NFL Network package costs $99 per month.)
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service serves broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly fees of $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Not today. However, Amazon is once again home to Thursday Night Football, with the exception of Thanksgiving (although a game airs on Black Friday). The first game on Amazon this year will be the Cincinnati Bengals versus the Baltimore Ravens on November 7.
Does the NFL offer viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Three of them.
NFL App
The NFL App you can stream games that air locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to check out a game that isn’t on the market, you have two choices.
NFL+
Watch live local and out-of-market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. You’re looking at a $50 fee per season. ($100 for premium.)
NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube is once again the home for this channel. Pricing this year starts at $73 per month for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $449 for Sunday Ticket only (for all of the out-of-market games this season).
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