How to watch, stream NFL football games live online free without cable: Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN: Week 6

The Dallas Cowboys, who many thought would become an afterthought after Dak Prescott’s injury in week one, have become a powerful force in the NFC East. And there’s even a possibility that Prescott could return this week, having returned to training earlier this week. Regardless of whether he does, it’s going to be a game worth watching.

Meanwhile, in the AFC, the Chiefs and Bills are battling it out for the bragging rights with the league’s best record as both are currently 4-1.

Here’s a look at all of this week’s matchups on how best to follow the games.

Which NFL teams are playing this week? And which channels will broadcast the games?

Yes, Thursday’s game was amazing, but so was last week – and Sunday’s games more than made up for it. And this week’s matchups are epic. Here’s a look at everyone playing. (The home team is listed second.)

Sunday October 16th

Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Cincinnati Bengals vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox

Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox

Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Monday 17 October

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN

How can I watch NFL games for free – even if I’m no longer in the market?

The best way to watch any kind of network programs on a big screen for free is with a good HD antenna. And watching most NFL games is pretty easy, as many are aired on broadcast networks, meaning you can watch them even if you don’t have a cable subscription. To ensure you are getting the most reliable signal, you should test the antenna in multiple locations around your home.

Can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?

You have many options if that is what you prefer.

peacock

NBC’s streaming service gives you access to multiple games, including all Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial followed by a $5 or $10 monthly fee. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)

Outstanding+

CBS’s streaming service gives you access to games that air on that network. You can get a week-long free trial followed by a monthly fee of $5 or $10.

Disney+

Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $13.99 a month for all three together (or $19.99 a month with no ads on Hulu). Including Live TV in the package bumps the price up to $70 per month ($76 without ads).

Hulu with Live TV

The free trial version of this service is also no longer offered. It will cost you $70 per month.

YouTubeTV

After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly fees of $65.

Sling TV

Dish Network’s lower-tier “Orange” Sling plan costs $35 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan increases the cost to $50 per month. You have a seven-day free trial first – and already the cord cutting service cuts the first month’s bill in half.

DirectTV stream

Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow, and AT&T TV, this often-rebranded streaming service costs $70 per month and up after the free trial option.

Fubo TV

This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks to most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly fees ranging from $70 to $100 depending on the channels you choose.

Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?

Not on Sundays. Amazon is the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football for the next 11 years, but will not carry weekend games. Next up is the New Orleans Saints against the Arizona Cardinals on October 20th.

Does the NFL offer viewership packages to watch the games I want?

Actually a trio.

NFL app

That NFL app you can stream games broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to check out an “out of print” game, you have two options.

NFL+

Watch local and out-of-market games and (with the premium subscription) replays live. There is a seven-day free trial, after which you pay a fee of $30 per season. ($80 for Premium.)

NFL Sunday Ticket

DirecTV customers have access to it, but (if you meet the conditions, e.g. live in an apartment complex or in an area where you can’t receive DirecTV) you can also sign up for an online version that allows you can watch every NFL game live season. There’s a week-long trial, then you’ll see monthly charges of $73.49 per month for a four-month period, or $293.36 for the entire season (or $99 for four months, or $396).

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