Thursday handled the entire Taylor Swift sideshow. Friday was the brand new actuality of streaming service exclusives. At the moment… as we speak, soccer—as longtime followers comprehend it—is formally again.
The Sunday (and Monday) custom of a day comfortably settled into your sofa or favourite watering gap with associates and Fantasy Soccer cohorts returns because the opening weekend of the 2024 NFL season hits its peak. The Chiefs is perhaps hoping for a file third-in-a-row Tremendous Bowl victory, however there are 31 different groups that want to knock them off the perch.
There are new guidelines, new gamers, and new highlights, however that’s not dimming followers’ pleasure one bit. Right here’s how finest to catch the rest of the opening weekend video games.
Which NFL groups are taking part in this week? And what channels are airing the video games?
There’s a large spectrum to select from as we speak. As at all times, the house staff is listed second.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Charlotte Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Payments, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Sept. 9
New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
How can I watch NFL video games totally free—even when I’m out of market?
One of the best ways to observe any kind of community programming totally free on a giant display is with a superb HD antenna. To make sure you’re getting probably the most dependable sign, be sure you take a look at the antenna in a number of places in your house.
Can I stream 2024 NFL video games reside on-line if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Yep—and also you’ve acquired a number of selections.
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will provide you with entry to a number of video games, together with all upcoming Sunday night time matchups. Costs will run you $8 or $14 monthly. (The free model of Peacock doesn’t embody reside sports activities.)
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ not has a free trial, so that you’ll should pay $17 monthly for all three mixed (or $30 monthly for no adverts on Hulu).
Together with Dwell TV within the bundle bumps the worth to $77 monthly ($90 with no adverts).
Hulu with Dwell TV
The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it’s going to value you $77 monthly.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you’ll be able to count on month-to-month costs of $73.
Sling TV
Dish Community’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 monthly. Including the extra complete “Blue” plan bumps the price to $55 monthly. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, sadly.
DirecTV Stream
Previously generally known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 monthly and up after the free trial choice. (The package deal that features NFL Community will run you $99 monthly.)
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, adopted by month-to-month costs of $80 and up, relying on the channels you select.
Can I watch NFL video games on Amazon?
Sure, however not as we speak. Amazon would be the residence of Thursday Evening Soccer as soon as once more, excluding Thanksgiving (although it’s going to air a sport on Black Friday). The primary matchup on Amazon this yr would be the Buffalo Payments dealing with the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 12.
Does the NFL provide any viewing packages to observe the video games I would like?
It does. You may have three to select from.
NFL App
The NFL App will allow you to stream video games which are being broadcast regionally in your market on Sundays. If you wish to watch an “out of market” sport, you’ve acquired two selections.
NFL+
Watch reside native and out of market video games and (with the premium subscription) replays. You’re a $50 cost per season ($100 for premium).
NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube as soon as once more is the house for this channel. Costs this yr begin at $73 monthly for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $119.75 monthly ($479 per yr) for simply Sunday Ticket spanning everything of out-of-market video games this season.
What’s this new kickoff rule all about?
The NFL is making an attempt a one-year experiment this season, placing all members of the kicking and receiving groups (besides the kicker and returners) inside a 10-yard zone down the sphere. Solely the kicker and two returners can be allowed to maneuver till the ball hits the bottom or is touched by a returner contained in the 20.
Kicks that attain the tip zone within the air may be returned, or taken as a touchback and possession on the 30. If a ball hits the bottom (or a participant) earlier than the tip zone and goes into the tip zone, the touchback can be on the 20. The kick also can nonetheless be returned.
Onside kicks, in the meantime, can not be surprises, because the trailing staff should declare plans to aim one—and solely within the fourth quarter.
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