As the NFL gears up for Week 13, fans are presented with a unique opportunity to watch their favorite teams without breaking the bank. Platforms like DIRECTV and fuboTV are offering free trials, making it easier than ever to catch the games. Here’s a closer look at what these services provide:

Not only are the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers meeting on Monday Night Football on Dec. 8, but the game is also being simulcasted in cartoon form in the world of "Monsters, Inc."

StreamEast was free for streaming sports, but it was inconsistent and illegal. Replacement sites, like Crackstreams 2.0 and Buffstreams, have attempted to fill the void, but they are similarly illegal and can be risky to use. DirecTV and Fubo are reliable streaming platforms where you can watch football — or any live sports — for free.

The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, a widely popular Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.