How to Watch Texans vs. Patriots and Rams vs. Bears: Streaming Guide for NFL Divisional Playoffs
Streaming options and info for the NFL Divisional Round: Texans vs. Patriots (3 p.m. ET) and Rams vs. Bears (6:30 p.m. ET), with viewing tips.
Overview
The No. 5 Houston Texans visit the No. 2 New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium Sunday, Jan. 18, kickoff 3 p.m. ET; Rams-Bears start 6:30 p.m. ET in Chicago.
Texans-Patriots air on ESPN/ABC with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman; Rams-Bears on NBC and Peacock with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth; streaming via ESPN Unlimited and Peacock.
Live TV streaming services carry local networks; Sling offers Day/Weekend/Week passes starting at $4.99 for ESPN access, enabling short-term viewing without a monthly subscription.
Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream and others include ESPN in packages; many provide free trials or discounts, useful for cord-cutters seeking playoff streams.
Expect defensive showdowns after strong Wild Card performances; watch young quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Drake Maye and the contrasting styles of Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this sports/streaming guide neutrally: it focuses on factual broadcast and streaming details, balances team descriptions (e.g., “great defense” for both teams), and gives practical caveats about local availability. Occasional colorful descriptors (e.g., “manic, off‑script”) are standard sports framing, not ideological bias.
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FAQ
The game airs on ESPN/ABC at 3 p.m. ET with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.
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