Cincinnati Bengals Vs. Houston Texans Live Stream: How To Watch NFL Week 16 For Free

By Josh Sorokach @joshsorokach
Published Dec. 24, 2016, 7:25 p.m. ET

After a dramatic Week 15 comeback victory, Bill O’Brien’s Texans look to win their third in a row when they host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16!
The first-place Texans are locked in a battle with the Titans and Colts for the AFC South title. A win against the Bengals would go a long way in securing a trip to the playoffs. It should be an exciting matchup!

WHAT TIME DOES THE CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS GAME KICK OFF?

The Bengals and Texans game is scheduled to begin at 8:25 P.M. Eastern.

HOW DO I LIVE STREAM THE HOUSTON TEXANS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS GAME?

The Bengals/Texans game is being broadcast on the NFL Network. If you are a cable subscriber and the NFL Network is included as part of your package, you can live stream the game for free through the NFL app on XBox, Apple TV, and Roku.
If you’re a Verizon customer, you can also stream certain games airing on the NFL Network, FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN on the NFL Mobile app or go90 app, which is available to download for free via iTunes or Google Play.
Cordcutters can watch via Sling TV, whose Blue package carries the NFL Network (more on Sling below).

Another possibility for fans is PlayStation Vue. Subscribers to their ‘Core’ or ‘Elite’ streaming service have access to the NFL Network, though channel lineups vary by region.

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WHAT ABOUT NFL GAME PASS?

NFL Game Pass shows games that have already concluded. If you’re fine with on demand NON-live games, sign up for $99/year.

HOW CAN I GET SLING TV?

This is a terrific time to check out Sling TV. The service’s Blue package, which includes major networks like Fox and NBC, normally costs $25 a month, but are currently offering subscribers a free one-week trial of the service. Then, from there, you can either download the Sling desktop app (if you’re watching on a desktop or laptop computer), or download the Sling app for iOS/Apple devices, Android, Roku, Microsoft, Nexus player, ZTE or XBox One.