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NFL Week 2: How to watch today's Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills game

By Meredith Gordon, Fox Van Allen

Edited By Leslie Gornstein, Fox Van Allen

September 17, 2023 / 9:10 AM EDT / Essentials

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The 1-0 Las Vegas Raiders hit the road for a Week 2 matchup against the 0-1 Buffalo Bills. While Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is being accused/complimented (potato/potatoe) of "great acting" during Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, Bills quarterback Josh Allen is under pressure to deliver a better performance in Week 2 than his four turnovers against the New York Jets last Monday night.

There's a lot on the line for the two star QBs in Week 2. The rival teams have faced one anther a total of 42 times, including two postseason games. Each team has won 21 games against the other, meaning Sunday's victor comes home with a win -- and a one-game leg up on a longstanding rivalry that shows no signs of ending.

Watch the game on Paramount+

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How to watch the Las Vegas Raiders vs. the Buffalo Bills game

The Week 2 game between Raiders and Bills will be played Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). It will air on CBS. Your best options for watching are below.

Stream the game on Paramount+

If you don't have a cable TV package that includes CBS, one of the easiest ways to catch all live NFL games broadcast on CBS is through a subscription to Paramount+. The streamer offers access to all NFL games locally and nationally televised on CBS on all its subscription tiers. In addition, you can watch top-tier soccer like the Champions League live and SEC college football games as well, plus popular shows such as "Survivor" and "NCIS."

Paramount+ costs $5.99 for the Essential tier (or $60 annually), and $11.99 per month (or $120 annually) for the ad-free Showtime tier that includes your local CBS station. Paramount+ currently offers a one-week free trial.

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Get Paramount+ as part of Walmart+

The Walmart+ shopping subscription service includes access to the Paramount+ Essentials tier (with live NFL games such as this one), a $60 per year value. Walmart+ subscribers also get discounts on gasoline at Mobil and Exxon stations, access to special members-only deals (including early access to Black Friday pricing), same-day home delivery from your local store and more.

Walmart+ costs $98 per year. Tap the button below to learn all the benefits of Walmart+, and to start your 30-day free trial.

Why we like Walmart+:

Walmart+ members get access to this game through the Paramount+ streaming service.
You can get groceries delivered to your home quickly without paying Instacart-like markups.
Early access to Walmart's Black Friday deals reduces holiday shopping stress.
You can make returns from home -- Walmart will pick them up for you. (Restrictions apply; must be present for pickup.)

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Watch the Raiders vs. Bills game with FuboTV

You can also catch the game on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just today's games.

To watch the NFL without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Fox, so you know, offers Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox"; while ESPN is the home of "Monday Night Football." ABC airs some "MNF" games, too.

In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. FuboTV starts at $75 per month for the Pro tier (includes NFL Network); the $100 per month Ultimate tier includes NFL RedZone.

Top features of FuboTV:

The Pro tier includes 169 channels, including NFL Network; the Ultimate tier includes 289 channels, including NFL RedZone.
FuboTV includes all the channels you'll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
All tiers come with 1,000 hours of DVR recording.

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Watch the Raiders vs. Bills game on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $70 per month.

$$70 per month at Hulu

Watch NFL football live with a digital HDTV antenna

If you're cutting the cord to your cable company, you're not alone; in fact, you are in luck. You can still watch the NFL on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDYC channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS and more. Here's the kicker: There's no monthly charge.

Anyone living in partially blocked-off area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a digital TV antenna may not pick up a good signal -- or any signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides a seriously inexpensive way to watch college football without paying a cable company. Indoor TV antennas can also provide some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable (or your cable company gets in a squabble with a network).

This amplified HDTV antenna, claims to have a 50-mile range and offers 36 channels. It's rated 4.0 stars by Amazon reviewers.

Said one Amazon customer, "When the price of this antenna dropped to $50, it was competitively priced with what you would find on the shelves at your local Radio Shack. If you're considering this product, you're probably already questioning your cable television bill and are looking around for a cheap way to get the Big 3 plus Fox and PBS. This antenna delivered that for us right out of the box."

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Watch the Raiders vs. Bills game on your phone with NFL+

If you want to catch this game on your phone -- and all the amazing football ahead this season -- check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.

Top features of NFL+:

You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it's a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.

$$7 per month at NFL+

2023 NFL Season: Week 2

Thursday, Sept. 14

Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. (FOX)

Sunday, Sept. 17

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions, 1.00 p.m. (FOX)
Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans, 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
LA Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. (ABC*, CBS)
NY Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
NY Jets vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Washington Commanders vs. Denver Broncs, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Sept. 18

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN)
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+)

Storylines we're following in the 2023 NFL season

Important dates to remember:

The 2023 NFL regular season runs today through Jan. 7, 2024.
Playoffs are scheduled for January 13 through Jan. 28, 2004.
Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas

Damar Hamlin's return: When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during the team's January 2 Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the world looked on in shock as medics worked on the field to revive him. Hamlin was resuscitated three times on the field before he was able to be transported to a local hospital. Hamlin spent a week in the hospital before his release. In April, the Bills standout known for his offseason charity work was cleared to play -- an ill-timed hit to the heart blamed for his collapse on the field. Hamlin participated in the Bills offseason OTAs and played in three preseason games, but didn't suit up for Monday's game against the Jets as Hamlin was signed this season as a backup safety and special teams player.

Can Dak Prescott improve enough this season? Though Cowboys QB Dak Prescott led the league in interceptions in 2022, Dak squashed the Giants in a humbling 40-0 victory. Dallas' defense actually held the Giants at bay, but Dak hopes to deliver on his promise that the Cowboys will show major improvements this season. Dak threw for 143 yards in Week 1, but will likely have to work harder to get past Aaron Rodgers in Week 2.

Lamar Jackson/OBJ in Baltimore: Sure, the Baltimore Ravens scored an easy 25-9 victory over the Houston Texans Sunday, but the Texans QB C.J. Stroud was making his NFL career debut. Despite the victory, Lamar looked like he hadn't completely wiped away the offseason cobwebs, turning the ball over twice. He did manage two touchdowns in the third quarter, a hopeful sign of things to come for Ravens fans. The only thing that could upstage Lamar's rushing touchdowns and athleticism is Odell Beckham Jr., who made his Ravens debut Sunday much to the delight of fans of the famed wide receiver.

Is there life after Aaron Rodgers in New York? Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers' New York Jets debut didn't last long before Rodgers was down with a torn ACL. Jets backup QB Zach Wilson took over. Despite a rocky start, Wilson settled in and led the Jets to an OT win. Head coach Robert Saleh assures the team is primed to go all the way with or without Rodgers, but the same team went 7-10 in 2022, which doesn't bode well this season.

Can the Rams run it back: The LA Rams looked great in their Week 1 game against the Seahawks, even without superstar wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who's on the injured list with a nagging hamstring injury. Coach McVay will want Kupp back on the field asap, especially since the Rams face Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Purdy (again) silenced cynics in the Niners 30-7 victory Sunday over the Pittsburgh Steelers.