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How to watch Week 12 of the 2024-2025 NFL season live online for free—and without cable

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Thursday’s match between the Steelers and the Browns resulted in a huge upset as the cellar-dwelling Browns ate Pittsburgh’s lunch. Could that be a preview of more upsets to come this weekend?

Kansas City had been unstoppable until last week, when they were bested by the Bills. This week, they face the underdog Panthers. Normally, this would be something of a gimme, but Thursday showed anything is possible. Similarly, the Titans’ record falls far short of the Texans’, but that could result in overconfidence.

Ultimately, it could be a weekend of blowout victories by the favorites or shocking upsets. Either way, it’s likely to be captivating.

Planning to watch? There are a variety of ways to do so. Here’s all you need to know about this week’s games.

As always, the home team is listed second.

Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS

Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox

San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN

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.

Yep—and you’ve got several choices.

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.)

NBC’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’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).

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