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Are you a die-hard New England Patriots fan who tries to watch every game? Let's try to make that happen. Check out the article below for details on how to watch or live stream the Patriots' next game.

How to watch New England vs. Buffalo
- When: 1 p.m. ET, Jan. 5
- Where: Gillette Stadium
- TV: CBS
- Streaming: Fubo
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Streaming: Hulu + Live TV
- Streaming: YouTube TV
- Streaming: DIRECTV STREAM
How to stream the game
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New England Patriots key players
- Drake Maye has helped drive the Patriots' offense this year, piling up 2,276 passing yards with 15 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 66.8% completion percentage.
- Rhamondre Stevenson has put up 801 rushing yards (3.9 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns in 15 games for the Patriots.
- In 16 games, Hunter Henry has turned 98 targets into 66 receptions, 674 yards and two touchdowns for the Patriots.
- The Patriots' defensive unit has been aided by Jahlani Tavai, who has suited up for 16 games and recorded 105 tackles, 7.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- As part of the Patriots' defense, Keion White has totaled 5.0 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 53 tackles in 15 games.
AFC East standings
Team | W | L | T |
---|---|---|---|
Buffalo Bills | 13 | 3 | 0 |
Miami Dolphins | 8 | 8 | 0 |
New York Jets | 4 | 12 | 0 |
New England Patriots | 3 | 13 | 0 |
How to watch the New England Patriots on cable or satellite TV
Apart from streaming exclusives, most New England Patriots games will air on traditional NFL channels during the 2024 season. Below are seven popular cable and satellite TV providers that carry ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network. But keep in mind that local channel coverage can vary by location and may require an additional fee.
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Our favorite streaming providers for New England Patriots games

Here’s our breakdown of the best streaming platforms for watching NFL games. After extensive testing, we found YouTube TV to be the top choice—offering live locally and nationally televised matchups. But fans outside the designated New England Patriots TV market may need NFL Sunday Ticket to watch live out-of-market games on Sunday afternoons. You can check which games are airing in your market by viewing 506 Sports’ weekly broadcast maps.
Editor’s choice: YouTube TV ($82.99/mo.)
Best for out-of-market games: NFL Sunday Ticket ($379.00–$479.00/yr.)
In-market and primetime games: YouTube TV
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Out of market games: NFL Sunday Ticket
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How to watch the New England Patriots for free
Any game on a local broadcast channel is free to watch using an over-the-air antenna. But when games are on premium channels like ESPN and NFL Network, you’ll need a Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM free trial to tune in without paying. We prefer the Fubo Elite free trial the most because it lasts seven days and includes NFL RedZone.
Free local channels: Antenna
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7-day free trial: Fubo
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5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM
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