There is plenty of exciting action on the NFL docket for Week 15 (particularly in the late afternoon window of games), but it should be hard to top this Bills and Lions matchup as the game of the week. Buffalo enters this contest at 10-3 and having clinched the AFC East title but fresh off a tough and high-scoring loss to the Rams. They are also locked in a tight matchup with the Steelers for the AFC's second seed as both teams enter the weekend at 10-3 on the year.
The Lions, meanwhile, head into this Week 15 showdown at 12-1, in first place in both the NFC and the NFC North and riding an 11-game winning streak. But with the Vikings sitting at 11-2, they hold a slim one game lead in the division and a similar one game lead over the 11-2 Eagles for the NFC's top seed.
Kickoff for Sunday's game is called for 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT) on CBS. Here's how you can watch or stream it live, even if the game isn't available on your local CBS channel.
The game will be shown on TV in the New York and Detroit areas (according to 506 Sports) and on live TV streaming services, but there may be cases where you're blocked because of an internet location glitch. There is an option that doesn't require subscribing to something like NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plus or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network.
Here's how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.
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This Week 15 NFL matchup sees the Lions host the Bills at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT) on Sunday. The game will take place at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit, home of the Lions.
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, it's also a great idea for when you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US and Canada, as long as you've got a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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This week's Bills-Lions game is on CBS, so in addition to a VPN, you'll need a live TV streaming service that carries a local CBS affiliate that's broadcasting the game. The good news for football fans is that CBS is available on most of the major streaming services. The least expensive option is Paramount Plus.
Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local CBS stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. They all cost far more than Paramount Plus, but they also carry many live channels, including football broadcasting channels like Fox and ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.
If you live in an area where the game is being broadcast, an over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for CBS. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, although you will need to make sure you have good reception.