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This Sunday’s Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals matchup at the latter’s Paycor Stadium comes on the heels of both teams’ losses last week. The Bengals put up 38 but lost by one to the worst-ranked team in the league — the New York Jets, whose first win of the season was against them. Cincinnati has significant star power on offense, with a caveat: Its quarterback, Joe Burrow, is out injured.
As for the Bears, their new head coach, Ben Johnson, is vying for his team’s first playoff spot since the 2020 season. He needs a win to stay above 500 and keep up with the Packers and Lions in his own division. Chicago — led by exciting young quarterback Caleb Williams — is still polishing its offense but has shown flashes of brilliance that could become consistent throughout the rest of the season.
Ultimately, this might be a game where the Bears’ defense has to shut down the Bengals’ high-powered offense. If they succeed at doing that and Williams has a good performance, the Bears are likely to clinch the victory.
At a Glance: How to Watch Bears vs. Bengals Game
For all the cable-cutters out there, we’ve compiled a quick guide on the best ways to livestream the game without cable, including ways to watch the Bears vs. Bengals game for free.
How to Watch Bears vs. Bengals Game Online Without Cable
Today’s Bears vs. Bengals game at Paycor Stadium is airing live on CBS. No cable? No problem. You can livestream the game online using a live TV streaming service that carries the channel. Below, a more detailed breakdown of these options.
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DirecTV
➤ $39.99/month (best plan)
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV is our editors’ favorite way to livestream sports, and it carries the CBS channel in a few of its packages — including the MyNews plan, which is the most affordable. Per DirecTV’s motto (“your first game’s on us”), you can watch the Bears play the Bengals at no cost, with a five-day free trial.
Fubo
➤ $55.99/month
➤ Up to $30 off first month
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo is another option for streaming the Bears vs. Bengals game free, without cable. Its five-day trial grants access to over 200 channels like ESPN, FS1, ABC, NFL Network, and, of course, CBS. Right now, you can also get up to $30 off your first month of service.
Paramount+
➤ $7.99/month
➤ Seven-day free trial
Thanks to Paramount+’s trial period, you can watch the big game online for free. After that, plans start at $7.99/month and come with added perks like being able to stream on three devices at once.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Another way to livestream the Bears vs. Bengals football game is with Hulu + Live TV. After your three-day trial expires, you can choose to lock in a plan: getting over 90 live TV channels, Disney+, ESPN, and more as part of the package. For a limited time only, new subscribers get $25 off their first three months.
Stream Bears vs. Bengals Game for Free
Want to watch the Bears vs. Bengals game for free? Sign up for a trial at DirecTV, Fubo, Paramount+, or Hulu + Live TV. All of these streaming services will play the game live. As long as you cancel before your trial ends, you won’t be charged.
Bears vs. Bengals Game Date, Start Time
The Bears face the Bengals today, Sunday, Nov. 2. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET.
Bears vs. Bengals Odds
The Bears are the favorites. The spread is 2.5 points.
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