1/11/2026

The AFC Wild Card Game kicks off at 1: p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 11.

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills takes the field before the game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York Jason Miller/Getty Images

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The NFL Wild Card weekend is here and so far it hasn’t disappointed. On Saturday, the Carolina Panthers almost pulled off a major upset against the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears put on a show against their heated rivals, the Green Bay Packers. Next up, the Buffalo Bills head to Jacksonville to take on a young and motived Jaguars squad let by Trevor Lawrence.

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This matchup isn’t a long-standing rivalry game, but it does have major career stakes for both quarterbacks: Lawrence and Josh Allen. Josh, who’s undoubtedly a top QB in the league has continued to fall short in the playoffs against his AFC counterpart Patrick Mahomes. With the Chiefs, alongside the Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals all out of the postseason, there isn’t an easier path for Allen to finally make it to the Super Bowl. However, defeating the Jaguars hard-hitting defense is no easy take.

Bills vs Jaguars game, at a Glance:

• Date: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2025
• Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• TV channels: CBS
• Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV

Kicking off on Sunday (Jan. 11) at 1 p.m. ET, we’ve compiled a guide on how to watch this must-see game online for free and without cable. Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Bills vs. Jaguars game online.

How to Watch the Bills vs. Jaguars Wild Card Game Online for Free

The Bills vs. Jaguars game will broadcast live on CBS. Don’t have cable? We’ve compiled all the best ways to NFL games with DirecTV and other streaming services that carry Fox. Keep scrolling to learn more.

DirecTV

DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial, which will let you watch CBS and more for free. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is included in all of the streaming packages. In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.

Paramount+

You can also get instant access to CBS through the channel’s official streaming platform Paramount+. Along with CBS, you’ll also be able to stream content from Nickelodeon, MTV, Bet, Comedy Central, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel. If you already have a subscription, just log into your account to livestream content.

Don’t have Paramount+? New users will receive a seven-day free trial when you sign up. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged based on the plan you choose at checkout.

There are two plans to choose from: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ with Showtime. The Essential plan is ad-supported package and is the cheapest option at $7.99 per month. You’ll get access to tens of thousands of episodes and movies including exclusive and original content as well as NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League and 24/7 live news on CBS News.

Fubo

Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch CBS online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to the Bills vs. Jaguars game for free and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to CBS and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month).

Hulu + Live TV

For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including Fox for just $82.99 per month.

For even more content, you can also bundle Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN+ to watch additional exclusive and original sporting events and programs that won’t air on CBS.

Prime Video

You can watch CBS shows and content when you add Paramount+ as a premium channel to your Prime subscription. Paramount+ is the official distributor and streaming platform for CBS, which means you’ll get access to exclusive and original content all within the Prime Video library. Just go to the Prime Channel storefront and you can get a seven-day free trial of Paramount+. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged $7.99 per month on top of your Prime membership subscription.

Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up — and you can stack on the Paramount+ free trial giving you access to all the benefits of a Prime membership as well as the ability to watch everything within the Paramount+ library, for free.

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