How to Watch Tonight's Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills Game (Even for Free)

Jason Cohen· Sep 17, 2026 · 10:48 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 8 views

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You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick for location spoofing, to connect to a server in Australia and catch the match live for free. In the US, you may be able to watch for free via Twitch or with a streaming trial from Amazon Prime Video.How are you enjoying the NFL season so far? If you're a fan of the Detroit Lions or Buffalo Bills, you're probably pumped and maybe a little anxious right now.

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▪You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick for location spoofing, to connect to a server in Australia and catch the match live for free.
▪In the US, you may be able to watch for free via Twitch or with a streaming trial from Amazon Prime Video.How are you enjoying the NFL season so far?
▪If you're a fan of the Detroit Lions or Buffalo Bills, you're probably pumped and maybe a little anxious right now.

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How to watch for free: The Lions vs. Bills game will stream for free on 7Plus. You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick for location spoofing, to connect to a server in Australia and catch the match live for free. In the US, you may be able to watch for free via Twitch or with a streaming trial from Amazon Prime Video.How are you enjoying the NFL season so far? If you're a fan of the Detroit Lions or Buffalo Bills, you're probably pumped and maybe a little anxious right now. Both the Lions and Bills won their first games last week, and this highly anticipated clash will pit the Bills' Josh Allen against the Lions' Jared Goff. Allen has never lost to the Detroit Lions, but will that hold true tonight? Both teams are entering at the top of the league, so you won't want to miss this game.

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