NFL live stream: How to watch NFL games online

Week 5 of the National Football League, the main professional American football league in the US, is underway. It kicked off with an overtime victory for the Atlanta Falcons over the New Orleans Saints as quarterback Kirk Cousins led the Falcons to a 36-30 win, setting a new franchise record and personal best with an impressive 509 passing yards. Apart from this game, there are several other games to be played this week. Fans can catch all the remaining Week 5 action online through various streaming platforms in the US. Here’s how to access live streams of the games in the US, including specific platforms, subscription details, and available free options:

NFL 2024-2025 Week 5: How to watch live streams

There are multiple streaming options and a wide array of ways to watch NFL games this season. Sunday Ticket remains a popular choice for watching NFL games, providing access to a wide range of matchups. However, it's important to note that it excludes out-of-market and primetime games. Fans looking for a more comprehensive option or those primarily interested in highlights may want to explore alternatives like NFL RedZone.

For users who’re happy with watching only local games on their phones, NFL Plus may be of interest. It'll also give them access to all out-of-market pre-season games.

But for users who're looking to stream a specific game, they can do it this NFL season from a phone, laptop, set-top box or anything in between. With so many games to choose from, here we’ve highlighted a few that may be particularly worth watching. Here are the best ways to livestream NFL games from anywhere.

It's important to note that the methods for watching NFL games change often as the league signs new contracts and streaming services change their policies.

NFL 2024-2025 Week 5: Fixtures and timings

Only the game between New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs is left to be played this week. It will be played at 8:15 p.m. ET on October 7 (Monday) and will be telecasted on ESPN. The Saints, after a promising start, have stumbled recently, while the Chiefs, despite key injuries, remain one of the two undefeated teams in the league. This game could be a turning point for either team.

Other key NFL matchups that happened this week of which you can watch the highlights. included a London game, a divisional rivalry, and a primetime showdown. First up, European Sundays return with the Jets facing the Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 9:30 am ET on NFL Network. This game marked Aaron Rodgers' debut in London, giving fans across the pond a chance to see a Super Bowl champion in action.

The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals also reignited their fierce divisional rivalry. However, the Ravens won 41-38 against the Bengals to keep pace with the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers.

Speaking of the Steelers, they took centre stage in primetime against the Dallas Cowboys. Justin Fields, who has revitalised his career in Pittsburgh, failed to lead his team to victory against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.


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