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The NFC South will be decided, mostly, as Week 18 opens on Saturday, Jan. 3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Carolina Panthers<\/a> at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.<\/p>\n This NFL game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC<\/a>, ESPN<\/a>, and ESPN Deportes<\/a>. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV<\/a>, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV<\/a>, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV<\/a> doesn\u2019t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game, and NFL+<\/a> airs all local market games, and NFL+ Premium<\/a> allows fans to watch NFL RedZone, condensed game replays and all-22 coaches film. You can stream ESPN Unlimited<\/a> on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium<\/a> or with NFL+ Premium<\/a>, Disney+ and Hulu<\/a>. Additionally, those with DIRECTV<\/a>, FuboTV<\/a> or Hulu + Live TV<\/a> can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.<\/p>\n Streaming ServiceStarting Monthly PriceFree TrialFree Trial LengthMax DiscountDIRECTV<\/a>$89.99Yes5 days$40 off first monthFuboTV<\/a>$55.99Yes5 days$30 off first monthSling TV<\/a>$45.99NoN\/A$30 off first monthESPN<\/a>$12.99NoN\/AN\/ANFL+<\/a>$6.99NoN\/AN\/A<\/p>\n Not only is this game for a division title, it\u2019s also a battle of the 2018 No. 1 pick, Baker Mayfield, and the 2023 No. 1 pick, Bryce Young.<\/p>\n With a win, the Panthers clinch their first NFC South title since 2015, when they went 15-1 and reached Super Bowl 50. On the other hand, with a win, the Buccaneers pull even with Carolina at 8-9, and put the waiting game in motion.<\/p>\n The Panthers are 8-8 entering this matchup and lock up the division and the No. 4 seed with a win or a tie, while 7-9 Tampa Bay would still need help if it won. The Buccaneers would win a head-to-head tiebreaker scenario with Carolina, but in a three-way tie with the Atlanta Falcons, the Panthers win the NFC South. The Falcons are hosting the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n WATCH NFL GAMES FOR FREE HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Who: Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n When: Saturday, Jan. 3 at 4:30 p.m. EST<\/p>\n Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.<\/p>\n Stream: DIRECTV (free trial)<\/a>; FuboTV (free trial)<\/a>; SlingTV<\/a>; ESPN<\/a>; NFL+<\/a><\/p>\n