How to watch Patriots vs. 49ers in NFL Week 4 with & without cable

The New England Patriots head into their Week 4 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers as the biggest underdogs of the season yet, as their opponent is favored by 10.5 points in the week leading to the game, despite both sitting with a 1-2 record.

It's expected to be the Niners' "get right game" after suffering a devastating loss to the Rams last Sunday, a game in which they were favored for all but the final seconds of regulation. At the same time, the Patriots will desire to get back to the team that beat the Bengals in the season opener and prove it wasn't a fluke.

A few factors should help them accomplish that, with some of the best players on the 49ers roster expected to miss the matchup. Running back Christian McCaffrey was placed on IR last week, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks as he nurses a calf strain.

There is also a chance that tight end George Kittle won't be on the field, as well as quarterback Brock Purdy, who is reportedly dealing with a back injury.

Meanwhile, starting guard Sidy Sow might be back in the Patriots lineup, which would be a significant move in the right direction for their struggling offensive line. He returned to practice this week for the first time since suffering the injury during the preseason and will test his ankle over the next few days to determine if he's ready to return to the roster for Sunday's game.

Patriots vs. 49ers game details:

• Date: September 29, 2024
• Kickoff time: 1:25 pm EST
• Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
• Last matchup: The Patriots last played the 49ers in Week 7 of the 2020 season in a blowout victory for San Francisco, leaving Foxboro with a 33-6 win.

How to watch Patriots vs. 49ers on TV:

The Patriots Week 4 matchup against the 49ers will be shown on Fox and can be seen locally on WFXT-TV Channel 25. Fans will have the luxury of listening to the underrated team of Joe Davis and Greg Olsen on commentary with Pam Oliver working the sidelines.

Here is a broadcast map to see if the game will be shown in your area this week.

How to stream Patriots vs. 49ers:

For fans in the local market, you can stream the Patriots vs. 49ers on all devices by signing into your cable provider to watch the game on Fox Sports.

Other options include Signing up for NFL+, which allows you to watch any game during the season or NFL Sunday Ticket, both of which require subscriptions to use.

International fans can watch the game on DAZN.

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