This is it. End of 2022-2023 regular season.
Week 18 is a bonus for football fans. Last year was the first, actually. But it makes the playoff picture more exciting. And the NFL, knowing this, did not finalize the schedule until early this week, to highlight the most important game in terms of playoff contention.
Of course, after Monday’s horrific on-field collapse over Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, things got a little more complicated, and the Bills and Bengals will surely be at the back of their heads when they take the field — as scheduled. exercise.
Most playoff spots are secured. But three points remain – one in the NFC and two in the AFC. And it’s a tight, tight race for them.
In the NFC, three teams have 8-8 records. In the NFC, four did – and the Titans are still in contention with a 7-9 record, as they stand in second place in the AFC South. And in both leagues, two teams fighting for a slot will clash this week.
It’s certainly riveting, even for those who are only part-time fans of the NFL. Here’s a look at all the matchups this week on how best to catch the game.
Which NFL team is playing this week? And what channels are the games on?
Here is this week’s lineup. (The home team is listed second.)
Saturday, January 7th
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 PM ET on ESPN
Sunday, January 8th
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET on CBS
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 PM ET on CBS
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET on CBS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. ET on Fox
Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 PM ET on Fox
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 PM ET on Fox
New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET on Fox
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 PM ET on CBS
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos, 4:25 PM ET on CBS
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 PM ET on Fox
Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 PM ET on Fox
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
How can I watch NFL games for free—even without a market?
The best way to watch any network program for free on the big screen is with a good HD antenna. And watching most NFL games is pretty simple, since most air on broadcast networks, meaning you’ll be able to watch even if you don’t have a cable subscription. To make sure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations around your home.
Can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Yes, with several available methods:
Peacock
NBC streaming service will give you access to several games, including all Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial, then charge $5 or $10 a month. (Peacock’s free version does not include live sports.)
Paramount+
CBS streaming service will provide access to games broadcast on the network. You can get a one-week free trial, then charge $5 or $10 a month.
Disney+
The Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ bundles no longer have free trials, so you’ll have to pay $13.99 per month for all three combined (or $19.99 per month without ads on Hulu). Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $70 per month ($76 without ads).
Stream with Live TV
In the free trial this service it’s gone, too. It will cost you $70 per month.
YouTubeTV
After until a try it for two weeksyou can expect a monthly fee of $65.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling recently increased its prices. The cheaper “Orange” plan will now run for $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan increases the cost to $55 per month. (An additional $5 per month for each.) The free seven-day trial is gone along with the price hike, but the cord-cutting service offers 50% off the first month’s bill.
DirectTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this the often-named streaming service will run you $70 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This is sports-focused cord-cutting service carry broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by a monthly fee of $70–$100, depending on which channel you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Yes, but not today or tomorrow. Amazon, for the next 11 years, became the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football and no longer played weekend games. The next game will see the Jacksonville Jaguars face the New York Jets on December 22nd.
Does the NFL offer a viewing package to watch the game I want?
A trio of people.
The NFL App
At The NFL App will allow you to stream games that are being broadcast locally in the market on Sundays. If you want to watch an “out of market” game, you have two options.
NFL+
Watch local and out-of-market games and (with a premium subscription) replay. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which you see the $30 per season fee. ($80 for premium.)
NFL Sunday Tickets
DirecTV subscribers have access to it, but (if you meet the situation, like living in an apartment complex or some area where you can’t get DirecTV) you can also register for the online version, allowing you to watch any NFL game live. season. There’s a one-week trial, and then you’re looking at a monthly cost of $73.49 per month for four months or $293.36 for the entire season (or $99 for four months or $396).
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