Bills vs Giants, NFL preseason Week 1: Start time, live stream, TV channel

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Buffalo Bills take on the New York Giants in NFL Preseason Week 1.

Buffalo Bills QBs Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White turn and make a handoff during the Return of the Blue & Red practice. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The NFL preseason is here, and the Buffalo Bills will kick things off on Saturday afternoon. The defending AFC East champions will be at home, where they will host the New York Giants.

New York comes in with a familiar face at head coach Brian Daboll, who spent four years as the offensive coordinator in Buffalo. He's coming off a 3-14 campaign, and needs to find a spark to turn things around.

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Buffalo, however, is aiming to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1993 season. Preseason games might not always be exciting, but they're a critical tool for roster building and can give fans a glimpse of some of the young talent. That said, here's all you need to know to catch the action.

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Bills vs. Giants, NFL Preseason Week 1: TV & Viewing Info

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman makes a catch during Minicamp at Highmark Stadium. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Date: Saturday, August 9

Start Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

Location: Orchard Park, NY

Venue: Highmark Stadium

TV Info: NFL Network

Betting Odds: EVEN | O/U: 36.5 (odds via ESPN BET)

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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How To Live Stream Bills vs. Giants Online

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

During the preseason, your best bet for streaming during the preseason will be with the  NFL+ app. There, you can catch the games live, while also having the option to watch replays.

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Watch Bills vs. Giants on Phone, Tablet, or Mobile

Joey Bosa cuts inside of the block of Larry Ogunjobi during position drills during Buffalo Bills training camp. | Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

If you can’t watch on your TV or computer, the NFL has you covered with the NFL+ app, which has a premium subscription for $14.99 per month.

Sign up for the service and download their app from the App Store or Google Play. NFL+ is available on connected TV devices like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. For a full list of supported devices, click here.

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