With just two weeks left in the NFL regular season, teams are fighting to grab the last playoff spots, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6) and Dallas Cowboys (6-8) are no exception. The Cowboys’ situation is looking grim. Sitting at 12th in the NFC standings, they have just a one percent chance of making the playoffs. Despite winning three of their last four games, their early-season struggles make it likely too late to turn things around. A loss or tie on Sunday night — or a loss in Week 17 — would eliminate them from playoff contention. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, are in a much better spot. Riding a four-game winning streak, including a dominant 40-17 victory over the Chargers in Week 15, they’ve climbed to the No. 3 seed. Still, they’re only one game ahead of the Atlanta Falcons and need a Week 16 win to avoid a potential tiebreaker in the NFC South heading into the playoffs.
Here is all the info you need to watch “Sunday Night Football.”
When Is ‘Sunday Night Football’ and Where Can You Watch It?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Week 16 “Sunday Night Football” matchups between the Buccaneers and the Cowboys:
- Who’s playing: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys
- When’s kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT on Dec. 22
- Where’s the game: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
- Where to watch: NBC
The Buccaneers are 4-point favorites against the Cowboys on Sunday night, but the odds are as tight as ever. The Cowboys have been playing well over their last four games, showing flashes of the five-time Super Bowl-winning team of old. Whether that’s enough to keep up with Tampa Bay’s top-three offensive unit remains to be seen. The Bucs have made five straight playoff appearances and WR Mike Evans and QB Baker Mayfield are an unstoppable force. The Cowboys and Buccaneers have faced off 22 times since the ’70s, including three postseason matchups. The Cowboys hold the all-time series lead at 16-6 and completely dominated their first eight meetings, with the Buccaneers failing to notch a win until 2000. However, with a rocky record this season and bets remaining tentative where the Cowboys are concerned, the Bucs may find themselves facing a very different team on “Sunday Night Football” than the one that steamrolled them in the past.
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How to Stream 'Sunday Night Football'
NBC has exclusive rights to “Sunday Night Football,” meaning any streaming service “skinny bundle” that provides access to NBC will do in your quest for Sunday night action.
Most modern streaming services come with some plan that includes NBC access, and NBC also offers its own app, Peacock.
Here are the ways you can watch NBC, and, by extension, ‘Sunday Night Football,’ without cable:
Can I Watch 'Sunday Night Football' on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
You can stream NBC and ‘Sunday Night Football’ using any of the methods listed above, but just because you’re using a streaming platform doesn’t mean you’re stuck on a pocket-sized screen. ‘Sunday Night Football’ is better when you can see all the action without squinting at a handheld screen.
Using any modern smart TV or streaming device, you can watch NBC on your living room TV. Some of our favorite devices come from brands like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV or Chromecast.
More to Watch for Fans of Football
“Sunday Night Football” only happens once a week, but we want to help you watch NFL games all week long! For an overview, check out our guide How to Watch NFL Games Without Cable. For more information on specific game nights, check out our other guides on How to Watch Monday Night Football and How to Watch Thursday Night Football. At the end of the season, we’ll also make sure you have everything you need to watch the Super Bowl without cable.
If you’re looking for more sports without a cable subscription, try ESPN. From football to water polo, ESPN has something for every sports fan. Check out our guide on How to Watch ESPN Without Cable.