How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions online

Here's everything you need to know about the game.
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TL;DR: Live stream Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions on YouTube TV or Paramount+ Essential.


During NFL Week 15, the Buffalo Bills play the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. The Buffalo Bills are on a winning streak this season at 10-3, putting them atop AFC East. The Detroit Lions are also top on NFC North with a 12-1 record. This game could be a close one.

On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Buffalo Bills lost against the Los Angeles Rams with a close final score of 42-44, while the Detroit Lions won against the Green Bay Packers with a score of 31-34 on Thursday, Dec. 5.

When is Bills vs. Lions?

The Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions takes place at 4:25 p.m. ET on Dec. 15. The two teams will face off at the Ford Field in Detroit.

The game will air on CBS, where Jim Nantz is expected to do the play-by-play. Tony Romo will join him in the booth. Tracy Wolfson will be the sideline reporter.

How to stream Bills vs. Lions

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for Bills vs. Lions:

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Most live sport: YouTube TV

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YouTube TV
$49.99/month for your first two months (save $46)

The Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV, as well as other NFL fixtures.

YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and the NFL Network.

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

Most affordable: Paramount+ Essential

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Paramount+ Essential
$7.99/month or $79.99/year

Paramount+ offers its essential plan that comes with over 40,000 episodes and movies at just $7.99 per month. This plan would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $2.99.

Paramount+ Essential's sports channels feature BET, CBS, CBS News, CBS Sports, Comedy Central, Crime & Justice, ET, Nickelodeon, and more.

How to watch Bills vs. Lions from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Bills vs. Lions from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch Bills vs. Lions from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free)
$99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)
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I am a freelance reporter from New Hampshire. My work has been published in the Boston Globe, Yahoo! Inc., iFIT Health and Fitness, Mt Washington Valley Vibe, USA Today, RVLock, and more. In my free time, you’ll find me climbing mountains, lifting weights, and doing yoga. My passion for outdoor recreation and movement inspired me to start my own health and adventure blog, Limitless With Lily.


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