Where to watch NFL games has never been more complicated, with 10+ channels and streaming platforms carrying matchups across the 2025 season. Week 14 kicks off Thursday, December 4 with the Dallas Cowboys visiting the Detroit Lions on Prime Video. From CBS and FOX to ESPN+ and Peacock, here’s your complete guide to catching every game this week.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Thursday Night Football airs exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting at 8:15 PM ET
- 16 games span across Sunday, with coverage on CBS, FOX, and a 4:05 PM CBS game
- Sunday Night Football features the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 PM on NBC and Peacock
- Monday Night Football concludes Week 14 with Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers on ABC and ESPN at 8:15 PM
NFL Week 14 Broadcasting Schedule Overview
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The 2025 NFL season distributes games across an unprecedented number of platforms, requiring fans to navigate traditional cable, streaming services, and digital-first options. Week 14 maintains this pattern with games on Prime Video, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and ABC.
CBS carries the early Sunday window with 5 games at 1:00 PM ET, including Miami at New York, New Orleans at Tampa Bay, Indianapolis at Jacksonville, Pittsburgh at Baltimore, and Denver at Las Vegas. FOX also features 5 early games with coverage beginning at 1:00 PM, followed by afternoon matchups at 4:25 PM.
Channel-by-Channel Breakdown for December 3-8
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Thursday Night Football remains an exclusive Amazon experience. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Ford Field to face the defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions at 8:15 PM ET, exclusively on Prime Video. This matchup carries playoff implications for both teams.
Sunday’s coverage explodes across five channels. Early games dominate both CBS and FOX at 1:00 PM ET, with the afternoon window expanding to include specific matchups: CBS airs Denver at Las Vegas at 4:05 PM, while FOX presents Chicago at Green Bay and LA Rams at Arizona at 4:25 PM.
Sunday Night Football anchors the primetime slot with Houston at Kansas City at 8:20 PM, broadcast on NBC and available to stream on Peacock. Monday Night Football concludes the week with a coast-to-coast matchup: Philadelphia at Los Angeles at 8:15 PM on ABC and ESPN.
Streaming Services Offering NFL Week 14 Games
| Streaming Platform | Games Available | Typical Cost |
| Amazon Prime Video | Thursday Night Football (Dallas vs Detroit) | $15/month or $139/year |
| Peacock Premium | Sunday Night Football (Houston vs Kansas City) | $7.99/month |
| Paramount+ | CBS games (5 Sunday games) | $8/month with ads; $12.99 ad-free |
| ESPN+/ESPN Unlimited | Monday Night Football (Philadelphia vs LA) | $11.99/month or $29.99 ESPN Unlimited |
| YouTube TV | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC (all games) | $84.49/month or $15 base with NFL Sunday Ticket |
Accessing Local Broadcasts and Cable Alternatives
CBS and FOX coverage requires cable providers or live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Fubo. Local broadcast affiliates carry Sunday games, making traditional antennas viable for users in metropolitan areas receiving strong signals.
NFL+ ($6.99/month basic or $14.99 premium) streams local and primetime games exclusively on mobile devices and tablets. NFL+ Premium includes NFL RedZone access and full/condensed game replays on supported devices.
Traditional cable packages from Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, and other providers offer all standard broadcasts. DirecTV Stream Choice tier ($72.98 first month) includes NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, plus local Regional Sports Networks.
Why NFL Streaming Coverage Spans So Many Platforms
The NFL’s distribution strategy maximizes reach across different viewing preferences and demographics. Premium games (Thursday night, Sunday night, Monday night) anchor flagship services: Prime Video dominates Thursday, NBC/Peacock controls Sunday nights, and traditional broadcasters (ABC/ESPN) handle Monday.
This fragmentation reflects league negotiations prioritizing revenue over viewer convenience. Paramount+ carries CBS games, ensuring subscription CBS content reaches cord-cutters. Peacock exclusively streams select NBC games, driving Comcast’s streaming adoption. Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football exclusivity ($3 billion investment annually) justifies membership for millions of football fans.
According to industry reports, YouTube TV remains the most comprehensive live TV option for comprehensive NFL coverage across all affiliates and networks.
“The 2025 NFL season continues this week with the Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. On Sunday Night Football, the Houston Texans play the Kansas City Chiefs. And to close out the Week 14 action on Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles face the Los Angeles Chargers.”
— Yahoo Sports, Streaming Editor
Sources
- ESPN – NFL Week 14 schedule and broadcast details
- Yahoo Sports – Comprehensive streaming guide for 2025 NFL season
- Official NFL.com – League-wide broadcasting partnerships and platform information
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