By Meredith Gordon
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The NFL is live this Saturday with not one, but three terrific Week 15 matchups. Why are there NFL games on Saturday? In the absence of college football's regular residency on Saturday in the fall, the NFL steps in to keep football fans fully engaged all weekend. (There are plenty of bowl games this weekend, though.)
Keep reading for how you can watch all three Week 15 Saturday NFL games.
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What Week 15 NFL games are on this Saturday?
Three NFL games will be played on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. They are:
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1: 00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts, 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT)
- Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT)
Each of these Week 15 NFL Saturday games will air live on the NFL Network and stream on the platforms below.
How to watch the Week 15 NFL Saturday games without cable
While most cable packages include the NFL Network, it's easy to watch the games if the NFL Network isn't included in yourcable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require aninternet provider.)
Stream the game on Sling TV for half price
If you have don't have cable TV that includes the NFL Network, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live NFL football this year is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, FOX and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season's top NFL matchups.
That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you'll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
$30 at Sling TV
Watch the Week 15 NFL Saturday games free with FuboTV
You can also catch the games onFuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include NFL Network, CBS, ABC (Monday Night Football), Fox Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox", NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football) and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just today's games, all without a cable subscription.
To watch the NFL without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.
FuboTV is running a (rare!) deal. For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo's Pro, Elite, and Premier plans. (You'll save $20 off your first and second months.)
Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with FuboTV -- you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro tier includes 169 channels, including NFL Network. (You'll need to upgrade to Ultimate for NFL RedZone.)
- FuboTV includes all the channels you'll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, and other devices.
Start your FuboTV free trial
Watch the Week 15 NFL Saturday games on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, withHulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including NFL Network. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
$77 per month at Hulu
Watch NFL football live with a digital HDTV antenna
If you're cutting the cord to your cable company, you're not alone; in fact, you are in luck. You can still watch the NFL on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDYC channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here's the kicker: There's no monthly charge.
Anyone living in partially blocked-off area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), adigital TV antennamay not pick up a good signal -- or any signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides a seriously inexpensive way to watch college football without paying a cable company. Indoor TV antennas can also provide some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable (or your cable company gets in a squabble with a network).
This amplified digital antenna can receive hundreds of HD TV channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX, Univision and can filter out cellular and FM signals. It received signals 360 degrees and delivers a high-quality picture in 4K, UHD and 1080 HDTV, top-tier sound and features a 16-foot digital coax cable. This Amazon bestselling antenna is currently $23.
$23 at Amazon
Watch the Week 15 NFL Saturday games on your phone with NFL+
If you want to catch the games on your phone -- and all the amazing football still ahead this season -- check outNFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.
Top features of NFL+:
- You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
- NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
- Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it's a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.
$7 per month at NFL+
Waiting for the games to start?Check out Amazon's new football fan shop
If you're waiting for today's games to begin, now is a great time to check out Amazon's new NFL Fan Shop. The Amazon NFL Fan Shop is filled to the brim with officially licensed fan gear: You'll find jerseys, team flags, T-shirts, hoodies and more, including tons of great Christmas gifts for the NFL fan in your life. There are plenty of great Christmas deals awaiting you at Amazon, too, including some must-see holiday deals on TVs for watching football.
Tap the button below to head directly to the NFL Fan Shop page on Amazon and select your favorite team.
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2023 NFL Season Week 15 Schedule
The 2023 NFL Season Week 15 schedule is below. All times listed ET. The game you see broadcast locally will depend on your geographical area.
Thursday, Dec. 14
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Saturday, Dec. 16
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1;00 p.m. (NFL Network)
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts, 4:30 p.m. (NFL Network)
- Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. (NFL Network)
Sunday, Dec. 17
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
- Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
- New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
- New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
- Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
- Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills, 4:25 p.m. (Fox)
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Dec. 18
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN, ABC)
Storylines we're following in the 2023 NFL season
Important dates to remember:
- The 2023 NFL regular season runs today through Jan. 7, 2024.
- Playoffs are scheduled for January 13 through Jan. 28, 2004.
- Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.
The NFL Person of the Year: As 2023 comes to a close, it's clear that Taylor Swift isn't just the 2023 woman of the year, she's the 2023 person of the year -- at least according to Forbes and Time Magazine. With the accolade comes one of Swift's most in-depth interviews to date, in which she gives insight into her romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, whom she began dating long before attending her first Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium. The takeaway for football fans and Taylor Swift fans is that Swift and Kelce appear to be more than a fleeting romance. Fans should expect to see Swift in the stands at Arrowhead (and on the road) for the foreseeable future. Clearly, the biggest story of the 2023 NFL season wasn't Aaron Rodgers' move to New York or Brock Purdy's dominance, but Swift herself.
Is this the Cowboys year?If you are a Dallas Cowboys fan, every year is "the" year (the one where the team goes all the way to the Super Bowl), but this year the 10-3 Cowboys actually have a shot. At the end of the 2022 season, quarterback Dak Prescott promised to throw less turnovers (he led the league with 15). As of today's writing, Dak managed his interceptions to just six. With superstars like Brandin Cooks and Micah Parsons on the field, the Cowboys have never looked better. The Cowboys toppled the Philadelphia Eagles from their perch in Week 14, beating them 33-13 and taking over the NFC East. The Cowboys year? They're certainly on the path.
Good morning, Baltimore. Many hours of NFL sports broadcasts over recent years has been dedicated to arguing the talents (or lack thereof) of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Lamar has always been a dynamic scrambler out of the pocket and this season is no different with Jackson scoring 644 rushing yards, the top for QBs in the NFL. Lamar is poised to have the best season of his career. The Ravens are 10-3 coming into Week 15 and MVP chants follow Lamar (again) at every turn. The Ravens might not get the hype of the Chiefs or Eagles, but they're establishing themselves a Super Bowl contender and Lamar is already make a case to turn those MVP chants into reality.
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As an avid NFL enthusiast with a deep understanding of the intricacies of the sport, allow me to delve into the information presented in the article "Essentials" by Meredith Gordon, published on December 16, 2023, at 6:33 AM EST.
The article discusses the NFL's presence on a Saturday with three exciting Week 15 matchups. The rationale behind Saturday NFL games is explained by the absence of college football, allowing the NFL to keep football fans engaged throughout the weekend. Now, let's break down the key concepts and provide insights into each aspect mentioned in the article:
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Week 15 NFL Games on Saturday (Dec. 16, 2023):
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET):
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts (4:30 p.m. ET):
- Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET):
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How to Watch Week 15 NFL Saturday Games Without Cable:
- The article discusses alternative methods for watching the games if the NFL Network is not included in your cable subscription or if you don't have cable at all.
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Streaming Options:
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Sling TV:
- Offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, FOX, ABC affiliates, and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan.
- Currently running a 50% off promotion for the first month.
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FuboTV:
- A sports-centric streaming service providing access to almost every NFL game.
- Features NFL Network, CBS, ABC, Fox, NBC, ESPN, and more.
- New subscribers can save $40 on select plans for a limited time.
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Hulu + Live TV:
- Offers access to 90 channels, including NFL Network.
- Comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
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Digital HDTV Antenna:
- An affordable way to watch local channels without cable.
- No monthly charge.
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NFL+:
- A premium streaming service starting at $40 per year or $7 per month, offering access to NFL Network.
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2023 NFL Season Week 15 Schedule:
- Lists the schedule for Week 15, including Thursday and Sunday matchups.
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Storylines in the 2023 NFL Season:
- Highlights key dates, including the end of the regular season, playoffs, and Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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The NFL Person of the Year - Taylor Swift:
- Recognizes Taylor Swift as the person of the year, with an in-depth interview discussing her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
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Dallas Cowboys' Performance:
- Discusses the Dallas Cowboys' performance in the 2023 season, highlighting key players like Dak Prescott, Brandin Cooks, and Micah Parsons.
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Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens:
- Highlights the dynamic performance of Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback, with impressive rushing yards and the team's Super Bowl contender status.
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Teams Mentioned in the Article:
- Denver Broncos
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Detroit Lions
- Football NFL
- Indianapolis Colts
- Minnesota Vikings
In conclusion, the article provides a comprehensive guide for football fans to catch the exciting Week 15 NFL matchups, emphasizing alternative ways to watch the games without cable. It also touches on key storylines and performances of notable teams and players during the 2023 NFL season.
