Tampa Bay Buccaneers-New York Jets free livestream: How to watch NFL preseason game, TV, time

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, right, greets Josh Myers during a joint NFL football practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP Photo/Seth WenigIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers play against the New York Jets in an NFL preseason game tonight. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT on NFL Network. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. The Buccaneers will likely rest most of their starters in the preseason opener tonight, including star quarterback Baker Mayfield. Since Tampa Bay’s backup quarterback Jake Browning is dealing with an injury, the Buccaneers will be led by quarterbacks Connor Bazelak and Jalon Daniels. Bazelak is a second-year player out of Bowling Green, while Daniels is a rookie out of Kansas.The Jets will play most of their starters in the preseason game tonight, including veteran quarterback Geno Smith. He will get some important in-game reps with star wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Notably, the Jets will also get to see their first-round rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. in action tonight. New York’s star defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick should also see the field this evening, as he prepares for his first season with the team. Fans can watch this NFL preseason game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. How to watch Tennessee Titans-San Francisco 49ers NFL preseason game free stream tonightHow to watch Pittsburgh Steelers-Green Bay Packers NFL preseason game free stream todayHow to watch Las Vegas Raiders-Arizona Cardinals NFL preseason game free stream tonightHow to watch Boston Red Sox-Toronto Blue Jays MLB game for free todayWhere to watch Golden State Valkyries-Chicago Sky WNBA game for free tonightThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...