How to Watch NFL Football: Week 17

Introduction to Week 17

Several teams clinched playoff berths last week, but there are still postseason slots unclaimed heading into the second to last week of the regular season.
Christmas is almost here, and football fans are in for a special holiday gift with some remarkable games to look forward to in Week 17 spanning the holiday into the weekend.
Here is a look at the schedule and how to stream NFL games on FOX this weekend.

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FILE-Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs for a third quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

America’s Game of the Week

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hit the road to square off with the Buffalo Bills in a game of two playoff teams with still a lot to play for in a phenomenal late-season contest.
Buffalo and Philadelphia clinched playoff spots, but both have their sights set on moving up in the bracket for higher spots with the tournament starting in January.
Two of the NFL’s top quarterbacks take center stage as Eagles QB Jalen Hurts takes on Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who is once again having an MVP-caliber season and has Buffalo one game out of claiming first place in the AFC East.
Hurts and the Eagles’ offense have been inconsistent this season but showed signs of life in the past two weeks. This unit flourishes when running back Saquon Barkley gets 20-plus rushing attempts and receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are featured in the passing game to apply pressure to a tough Bills defense led by edge rusher Joey Bosa.
On the flip side, Allen likely must deliver another heroic performance against a formidable Eagles defense featuring Jalen Carter that can attack the quarterback, with their front four, while throwing in diverse blitz packages to stymie offenses.
The Bills will need a heavy dose of James Cook running the ball to not only slow down the Eagles D and their vicious pass rush, but also mitigate some of the pressure off Allen so he has time in the pocket to connect with his weapons on the perimeter in receiver Keon Coleman and tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox.
Buffalo is favored in this game, according to FOX Sports, but in this battle of evenly matched teams neither outcome would be much of a surprise.

Week 17 NFL Game Schedule & Networks

Thursday, Dec. 25

• Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. ET (Netflix)
• Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: 4:30 p.m. ET (Netflix)
• Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. ET (Amazon)

Saturday, Dec. 27

• Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers: 4:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers: 8 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Sunday, Dec. 28

• Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
• New England Patriots at New York Jets: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
• New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
• New York Giants at Las Vegas Raiders: 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

Monday, Dec. 29

• Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons: 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)

How to Watch the NFL on FOX

NFL games on FOX can be streamed on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports App or FOX One.
You can use an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local station’s broadcast for free, or watch NFL games through any number of partner providers, such as cable companies, satellite TV packages, or subscription streaming platforms like NFL+, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV or fuboTV.
Before all the games kick off, you can catch FOX NFL Sunday starting at 12 p.m. ET on FOX stations. Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski and Jay Glazer will break down each week’s matchups and talk to key players and coaches.

Conclusion

With several teams still fighting for playoff spots, Week 17 promises to be an exciting weekend of football. The matchup between the Eagles and Bills is one of the most anticipated games of the week, with both teams looking to secure higher seeds in the playoffs. Fans can catch all the action on FOX, either through traditional broadcast or streaming services.

FAQs

• Q: What time does the Eagles vs. Bills game start?
  • A: The Eagles vs. Bills game starts at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 28.
• Q: How can I stream NFL games on FOX?
  • A: NFL games on FOX can be streamed on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports App, or FOX One, as well as through various streaming services like NFL+, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or fuboTV.
• Q: What is the schedule for Week 17 of the NFL?
  • A: The schedule for Week 17 includes games on Thursday, Dec. 25, Saturday, Dec. 27, Sunday, Dec. 28, and Monday, Dec. 29, with specific times and networks listed for each game.
• Q: Can I watch NFL games for free?
  • A: Yes, you can use an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local station’s broadcast for free.