NFL Games in 2023: More Channels, More Confusion

Get ready for a maze of NFL game broadcasts this season.

With the NFL season opener featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, it's time to map out your viewing strategy.

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In the past, NFL games were on a few networks. Now, they're everywhere: NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN/ABC, Amazon, streaming apps, and more.

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Why the frenzy? The NFL is TV's golden goose, and media giants are betting big on streaming to secure their future.

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Traditional TV is losing ground fast, but football remains a live viewing spectacle.

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Networks like CBS, ESPN, and NBC are pouring billions into streaming services, showcasing NFL games, and even offering exclusive streaming-only matchups.

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Last season, we saw three out of five NFL game packages available for streaming.

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This year, the NFL Sunday Ticket moves to YouTube TV after nearly 30 years with DirecTV.

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Plus, there's a streaming-only playoff game on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video's Black Friday game.

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The NFL is the lifeline for TV networks, drawing in viewers and ad dollars.

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So, expect Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock, National Football Conference games on Fox, American Football Conference games on CBS

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and Paramount+, Monday Night Football on ESPN and ESPN+, and Thursday night games exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

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The NFL itself is embracing streaming with YouTube TV now hosting the NFL Sunday Ticket package.

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As TV evolves, football remains a force to reckon with.

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