The 2024-2025 NFL Season has reached its midway point with the conclusion of week nine of the regular season, though the postseason will extend into the following February. While it may still be premature to forecast potential playoff scenarios, some patterns are beginning to take shape within the league.
The Kansas City Chiefs have maintained an undefeated record, securing a 1.5 game lead over the AFC, while the Detroit Lions display nearly comparable dominance in the NFC. Elsewhere in the league, playoff prospects remain uncertain. Although no team has been mathematically eliminated yet, it appears unlikely for teams like the New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Carolina Panthers to progress beyond week 18.
Following a recent win by the New York Jets on Thursday night, this weekend features numerous rivalry games, prompting many teams to elevate their performance.
For those planning to watch, several options are available to catch this week’s games.
NFL Games Scheduled for this Week
The listing of games, with the home team mentioned second, includes:
Sunday, October 27
- 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
- 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox: Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
- 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills
- 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns
- 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox: New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans
- 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox: Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons
- 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS: Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens
- 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS: Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals
- 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks
- 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
- 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC: Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings
Monday, October 28
- 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Ways to Watch NFL Games
For viewers seeking to watch without a cable subscription, an HD antenna is recommended for accessing network programming for free on large screens.
Streaming Options for NFL Games
Several streaming services offer access to NFL games without cable, including:
- Paramount+: Offers a one-week free trial, then $8 or $13 per month.
- Peacock: Provides access to select games, including Sunday night matchups, for $8 or $14 monthly.
- Disney+ Bundle: Includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for $17 per month, or $30 for no ads on Hulu, with Live TV inclusion increasing to $77 per month.
- Hulu with Live TV: After a three-day free trial, it costs $77 monthly.
- YouTubeTV: Following a free trial, it charges $73 per month.
- Sling TV: Begins at $40 per month with the “Orange” plan, and $55 for the “Blue” plan, without a free trial option.
- DirecTV Stream: Costs start at $80 monthly, with packages including NFL Network reaching $99.
- Fubo TV: A free trial for seven days is available, with following charges from $80 monthly depending on selected channels.
Additional Viewing Options
- Amazon hosts Thursday Night Football, excluding Thanksgiving, with coverage beginning on November 7 with a Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens game.
- The NFL App streams local market games, while NFL+ provides live and replay options for $50 per season ($100 premium).
- NFL Sunday Ticket offers out-of-market games for $73 per month with YouTubeTV or $449 for the entire season.
Upcoming Event
The Fortune Global Forum is scheduled for November 11-12 in New York City, featuring discussions with Fortune 500 CEOs, former Cabinet members, global Ambassadors, and Tom Brady. More information and the event agenda can be found on Fortune’s website.
