How to watch American football for free in week 3: the best games and where to stream them

How to watch American football for free in week 3: the best games and where to stream them

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Ten NFL teams remain undefeated heading into Week 3 of the 2024-25 NFL season, with upsets and surprises already dominating the NFL regular season storylines so far. Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are riding high after a massive 41-10 Week 2 win over the Los Angeles Rams, 41-10. Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens are yet to win heading into Week 3, which doesn’t bode well for their chances of finally breaking through this season. And the Kansas City Chiefs are still one of the best teams (if not the best) in the league, but the team’s wins in Weeks 1 and 2 were so close (they won by a toe in Week 1 and by a point in Week 2) that the reigning Super Bowl champions could be ripe for an upset this season. All this football drama, and it’s only Week 3 of the season.

Fubo makes it easy (and affordable) to watch every big NFL game coming up in Week 3 and the upcoming season. The live TV streaming service offers access to every game airing this season on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, NFL Network, and ESPN. Best of all, Fubo is now offering a seven-day free trial, as well as a promotion that saves you $30 on your first month of subscription.

Hit the button below to take advantage of this limited-time Fubo deal and start watching NFL football ASAP. Then read on for the full NFL schedule for Week 3, including when and where to watch all of the week’s best games.

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Live TV streaming service Fubo offers the same premium programming you can get from your local cable provider at a fraction of the price. The streamer is a sports fan’s dream given the sheer volume of live sporting events you can watch on it.

And with Fubo currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off your first month of service, there’s never been a better time to give the live TV streaming service a try. You can watch all the best network games this week without paying a dime.

Fubo packages include access to NFL games on your local CBS channel, Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox,” “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN, and every game on NFL Network. There are also plenty of channels for NCAA college football fans, including SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and ESPNU.

Once you subscribe, you can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet and computer, on up to 10 screens at once.

Main features of Fubo:

  • There are no contracts with Fubo. You can cancel at any time.
  • The Pro tier ($49.99 for the first month after a seven-day free trial, $79.99 thereafter) includes more than 200 channels, including channels not available on some other live TV streaming services.
  • Fubo offers a seven-day free trial for each price tier.
  • Upgrade to 4K resolution with the Elite package with Sports Plus ($69.99 for the first month, $99.99 for subsequent months). It offers 299 channels, including NFL RedZone.
  • Fubo also offers live soccer matches from MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and international matches.
  • All levels now feature unlimited cloud-based DVR recording.
  • You can watch on up to 10 screens at once with any Fubo plan.
  • Stream to your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.

Our picks for the biggest and best games of NFL Week 3

Week 3 of the 2024-25 NFL season features some big-time games that you won’t want to miss. Here are our picks for the top four games of the week, all available live with a Fubo subscription.

Watch Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings Game for Free with Fubo

It might be tempting to underestimate the effectiveness of the Minnesota Vikings this season in the post-Kirk Cousins ​​era. But through two regular-season games, the Vikings look in good shape. The win over the mighty San Francisco 49ers at home in Week 2, featuring a 97-yard touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson, breathed new life into Vikings fans.

Texans quarterback CJ Stroud proved himself in his rookie season last year and continues to impress. The addition of Stefon Diggs to the Texans offense has fans hoping for another one of the best quarterback/receiver combinations in the NFL.

Both teams enter Week 3 undefeated, making this one of our favorite matchups of the weekend.

  • Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings
  • Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
  • CBS/Fubo

Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints Game for Free with Fubo

Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints are in top form after their epic 44-19 Week 2 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Undefeated heading into the weekend, the Saints look to be a real contender in the AFC. They face a tough opponent in the Philadelphia Eagles, who are recovering from their Super Bowl loss last year. While the Eagles are hoping to dominate the NFC again this season, their late Week 2 Monday Night Football loss to the Atlanta Falcons will have them fighting for a win this week.

  • Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints
  • Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
  • Fox/Fubo

Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons Game for Free with Fubo

The Chiefs enter Week 3 undefeated after a pair of “go-for-it” wins in Weeks 1 and 2. But the defending Super Bowl champions are still one of the league’s most dominant teams, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting even better with age. Meanwhile, the Falcons’ 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, capped by Kirk Cousins’ 70-yard game-winning drive, was a reminder of what Cousins ​​is capable of. The Falcons will want to keep the momentum they gained from Week 2 going, giving this “Sunday Night Football” game the potential to become a true showdown.

  • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons
  • Sunday, September 22 at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT)
  • NBC/Fubo

The Bengals may be down two games heading into Week 3, but Joe Burrow’s performance against the Chiefs in Week 2 is a reminder of just how good he (and this team) can be. Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels earned a much-needed first win last week against the New York Giants, showing his composure under pressure. While Week 3 features two Monday Night Football matchups (the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills will be played at 7:30 p.m. ET and streamed on ESPN and Fubo), if we had to pick one game of the night, we’d pick the Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals.

  • Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Monday, September 23 at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT)
  • ABC/Fubo

Full NFL Week 3 Schedule

The 2024–25 NFL regular season began on Thursday, September 6, 2024. It ends on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Below is the schedule for Week 3 of the 2024–25 NFL season. Please note that the game you see on your local channel will depend on your geographic area.

Thursday September 19

  • New England Patriots vs. New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)

Sunday September 22

  • New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Denver Broncos vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Green Bay Packers at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Miami Dolphins at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

Monday September 23

  • Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
  • Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC)

Key dates for the 2024-25 NFL season

  • August 1: NFL Hall of Fame Game (Bears vs. Texans)
  • August 8-11: First weekend of pre-season
  • August 15-18: Second weekend of pre-season
  • August 22-25: Third weekend of pre-season
  • August 27: Deadline for all teams to reduce their rosters to 53 players
  • September 1: Last day of preseason training camp
  • September 5: NFL regular season begins (Ravens vs. Chiefs)
  • September 6: Friday NFL game in São Paulo, Brazil (Packers vs. Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET on Peacock)
  • October 6: NFL International Game from London (Jets vs. Vikings, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
  • October 13: NFL international game from London (Jaguars vs. Bears, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
  • October 20: NFL International Game from London (Patriots vs. Jaguars, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
  • November 5: NFL trade deadline
  • November 29: Black Friday Game: (Raiders vs. Chiefs, 3 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
  • December 25: Netflix Exclusive Christmas Day Games: (Chiefs vs. Steelers, 1 p.m. ET), (Ravens vs. Texans, 4:30 p.m. ET)
  • January 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
  • January 18-19: Division playoff matches
  • January 26: AFC and NFC Championships
  • February 2: Pro Bowl Games
  • February 9: Super Bowl LIX (Caesars Superdome in New Orleans)