Live stream of today's NFL Preseason clash between the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills available for free viewing
The NFL Preseason kicks off on August 9, 2025, with the Buffalo Bills facing the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York.
Josh Allen, the Bills' star quarterback, will not play in the preseason opener due to precautions against injury. Backup Mitch Trubisky is scheduled to start the game, with other starters expected to play much of the first quarter.
Meanwhile, James Cook, the Bills' starting running back, has skipped his fourth straight practice due to a contract standoff. Cook's contract expires in March, and he is seeking a long-term extension. McDermott has addressed this issue for the first time, but no resolution has been reached yet.
The Giants' first-round picks, Abdul Carter and Jaxon Carter, will suit up for the game. On the injury front, the Giants will be without safety Taylor Rapp for about a week due to a knee injury, while Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, and Tyler Bass were held out of practice on Thursday.
Fans can stream the game on several platforms. NFL Network will be televising the game nationally, but it may be blacked out in the home markets (New York and Buffalo), where you can watch on local stations, such as WNBC for the Giants. Streaming services that include NFL Network and local channels for the game include DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV. These platforms typically carry local NBC affiliates and NFL Network, allowing access to the game live.
To watch on these streaming services, you generally need to subscribe to their live TV plans. Most offer free trials or promotional offers—for example, Hulu + Live TV often provides a 7-day free trial, and fuboTV and Sling TV also have trial periods, though availability may vary by region and time. NFL+, the official NFL streaming service, offers preseason games live outside of local blackouts, but it's subject to blackout rules.
Allen discussed Galileo during an on-field conversation with offensive linemen, as seen on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series. This conversation was a result of a dare from his linemen.
The team is considering signing a kicker for the preseason opener, with backup running back Ray Davis as a potential emergency option.
In summary, the most reliable and legal way to stream the Giants vs. Bills preseason game on August 9, 2025, is via Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Sling TV, which carry NFL Network and the local NBC channel that will broadcast the game, with potential free trials to test the service before subscribing. NFL+ is also an option for streaming preseason games live, subject to blackout rules.
Mitch Trubisky, the backup quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, is scheduled to start the preseason opener against the New York Giants on August 9, 2025, as Josh Allen is taking precautions to avoid injury. Meanwhile, the Bills' starting running back, James Cook, has been absent from practice due to a contract standoff. On the other hand, the Giants' first-round picks, Abdul Carter and Jaxon Carter, will be playing in the game, but they will be missing safety Taylor Rapp for about a week due to a knee injury. Fans wondering how to stream the game can consider subscribing to Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Sling TV, which carry both NFL Network and the local NBC channels that will broadcast the game, offering potential free trials for testing the service before subscribing. Additionally, NFL+ is an option for streaming preseason games live, subject to blackout rules.
