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\n\tOn Sunday, Jan. 18, the Houston Texans will take on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, with kickoff at 12 p.m. PT\/3 p.m. ET. The playoff game will be televised on both ESPN and ABC \u2014 and for cord-cutters, Sling TV<\/a> offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways to watch without traditional cable. <\/p>\n \n\tHere\u2019s what the streaming service has to offer NFL<\/a> fans and the most affordable way to get in on the action.<\/p>\n \n\tAt a Glance:\u00a0How to Watch<\/a> Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots Playoff Game 2026<\/p>\n Date: Sunday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m. PT\/3 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Channel: ESPN, ABC<\/p>\n Stream online: Sling TV<\/a><\/p>\n \t\tHow to Stream Patriots vs. Texans Online Without Cable\t<\/p>\n \n\tThe AFC Divisional Playoffs between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans takes place at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 12 p.m. PT\/3 p.m. ET. Since the game will be broadcast on both ESPN and ABC, cord-cutters have multiple Sling TV<\/a> plan options available.<\/p>\n \n\tSling Orange<\/a> includes ESPN in addition to 30+ other sports<\/a>, news and entertainment networks. The plan starts at $50.99 per month, but also has the option for a 1-Day Pass<\/a>, ringing up at just $4.99.<\/p>\n \n\tAlternatively, ABC is included in Sling<\/a>\u2018s Blue Plan<\/a>, which starts at $45.99 per month. It\u2019s another great streaming options for NFL games<\/a> as it includes Fox (just confirm it\u2019s in your local TV market<\/a>), NFL Network and dozens of other sports, news and entertainment networks (see full list here<\/a>). <\/p>\n \n\tFor the best bang for your buck \u2014 along with the most channel options \u2014 new customers can sign up for Sling\u2019s Orange & Blue plan<\/a>, which is currently half off<\/a> for the first month: starting at $29.99 for the first month and $60.99 monthly thereafter.<\/p>\n \n\tFor even more sports coverage, opt for one of the above base plans and add the Sports Extra<\/a> plan, an additional $11 per month. The add-on includes channels like NFL RedZone for highlights, updates, scores, standings and stats. To sign up for this add-on (and see everything it has to offer), navigate to your base plan of choice on the Sling homepage<\/a>. Then, add the \u201cSports Extra\u201d option when customizing the plan.<\/p>\n