The NY Jets will return home in Week 16 after a two-week Florida road trip to play host to the Los Angeles Rams in a game that means a lot more for their opponents.
The Jets are fresh off just their fourth win of the season, a 32-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars a week ago. It was a feel-good moment in what has been a challenging season for Gang Green, but at 4-10, the Jets have already been eliminated from postseason contention.
The same can not be said for the Rams, who enter today's game with an 8-6 record in the thick of a tight NFC playoff race. A win today would allow the Rams to not only maintain first place in the NFC West but increase their chances of making the playoffs altogether.
The Jets will be playing for pride — and possibly draft position — while the Rams are hoping to solidify their postseason hopes. Here is every (legal) way you can watch or stream today's Jets-Rams game with and without cable.
How to watch NY Jets vs Rams on TV:
This Jets game will be broadcast live on CBS this Sunday with kickoff set for 1:00 pm ET. This game will not be nationally televised, meaning that fans outside local markets may not be able to tune in. Kevin Harlan and Trent Green will be on the call for this game.
This coverage map courtesy of 506 Sports shows exactly which areas of the country will be able to watch this week's Jets game on their local CBS affiliate. Areas in red represent where the Jets-Rams game will be broadcast, meaning the majority of the football-viewing audience will be watching.
How to stream NY Jets vs Rams:
There are various ways for fans without cable to stream the Jets' Week 16 game. NFL Sunday Ticket is available on YouTube and is an easy way for fans to watch every Jets game this season.
FuboTV is another potential streaming option. The service offers a free seven-day trial for first-time users and can serve in place of a local cable provider, including in-market Jets games and all primetime matchups.
NY Jets vs Rams game details:
- Location: MetLife Stadium
- Kickoff time: 1:00 pm ET
- Last matchup: 2020 season (23-20 Jets win)
The last time the Jets and Rams faced off was the 2020 season when the Jets managed to stun their opponents and win their first game of the year following an 0-13 start.
The butterfly effect caused by this one game is still being felt in the NFL. This win essentially cost the Jets an opportunity to draft Trevor Lawrence, while New York instead pivoted to Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick.
Frank Gore led the Jets in rushing with 59 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries while Ty Johnson scored the only other Jets touchdown in the game, an 18-yard pass from Sam Darnold in the first quarter.
The Rams hold the all-time series lead over their cross-conference foes with a record of 10-5. The Jets haven't defeated the Rams at home since their 47-3 blowout win in 2008.