How to watch, stream Week 2 of the 2024-2025 NFL season online, free and without cable: Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN

We’re just starting the 2024 season, but a few things are already becoming clear. The bosses are on a mission. And defenders are still in danger. Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion in Thursday night’s game, the third of his career.

So as we return to our Sunday routine of dodging chores and yelling at TVs, remember that there are more ways to catch the action. Here’s how to do it best.

Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?

It’s a full list this week. As always, the home team is in second place.

Sunday, September 15

San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET on CBS

Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET on Fox

New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders, 1pm ET on Fox

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Carolina Panthers, 1pm ET on CBS

New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m. ET on Fox

Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers, 1pm ET on Fox

Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET on CBS

New York Jets vs. Tennessee Titans, 1pm ET on CBS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET on Fox

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 PM ET on CBS

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 PM ET on Fox

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 PM ET on CBS

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos, 4:25 PM ET on CBS

Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 PM ET on NBC

Monday, September 16

Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 PM ET on ABC and ESPN

How can I watch NFL games for free even if I’m not in the market?

The best way to watch any kind of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. To make sure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations around your home.

Can I live stream the 2024 NFL games online if I don’t have a cable subscription?

Yes, and you have more options.

Paramount+

The CBS streaming service will give you a one-week free trial, followed by a monthly fee of $8 or $13. (An annual plan is as low as $30 right now.)

Peacock

NBC’s streaming service will give you access to more games, including all upcoming Sunday night games. It has a monthly fee of $8 or $14 — and the service recently dropped its free trial. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)

Disney+

The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 a month for all three combined (or $30 a month for no ads on Hulu).

Including Live TV in the package increases the price to $77 per month ($90 without ads).

Hulu with Live TV

The free trial of this service lasts for three days. After that, it will cost you $77 per month.

YouTubeTV

After a free trial, you can expect monthly fees of $73.

Sling TV

Dish Network’s “Orange” Sling plan will run you $40 a month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan increases the cost to $55 per month. The free seven-day trial is gone, unfortunately.

DirecTV Stream

Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 a month or more after the free trial option. (The package that includes NFL Network will run you $99 a month.)

Fubo TV

This sports-focused cord-cutting service offers 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 the home of Thursday Night Football, except for Thanksgiving (although it will air a game on Black Friday). The first matchup on Amazon this year will be the New England Patriots taking on the New York Jets on September 19th.

Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?

Three, actually.

The NFL app

The The NFL app will allow you to stream the games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to watch an “out-of-market” game, you have two options.

NFL+

Watch live local and out-of-market games and (with premium membership) replays. You are looking at a fee of $50 per season. ($100 for premium.)

NFL Sunday Ticket

YouTube is once again the home for this channel. Prices this year start at $73 per month for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $449 for Sunday Ticket (covering all out-of-market games this season).