One thing’s for sure about this weekend’s NFL matchups: When the final game of Week Six is played, there will still be two undefeated teams in the NFL. Mind you, that’s because the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings both have a bye week, so there’s no chance of either team losing.The action once again starts early this week, with the Jaguars and Bears in London, meaning a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff for U.S. viewers. The two will meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which is used to seeing an entirely different kind of football. And as for the night games, both Sunday and Monday will be New York-centric, with the Giants, Bills and Jets all playing.Planning to watch? There’s more than one way to do so. Here’s all you need to know about this week’s games.Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?The Jaguars and Bears make an early start of things on Sunday. Sorry West Coast fans. As always, the home team is listed second.Sunday, Oct. 13Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears, 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL NetworkTampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET on FoxWashington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBSArizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 p.m. ET on FoxIndianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBSHouston Texans vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBSCleveland Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1:00 p.m. ET on FoxLos Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBSPittsburgh Steelers vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBSAtlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers, 4:25 p.m. ET on FoxDetroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. ET on FoxCincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBCMonday, Oct. 14Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPNHow 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?Absolutely! And you’ve got a panoply of options.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.)PeacockNBC’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 TVThe free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $77 per month.YouTubeTVAfter a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.Sling TVDish 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 StreamFormerly 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 TVThis 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?Not today. 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 Denver Broncos facing the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 17.Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?A trio, in fact.NFL AppThe 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.Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. You’re looking at a $50 charge per season, or $100 for premium.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).
