Ron Rivera and the Washington Football Team look to improve upon their 7-9 mark last season.
In 2021, Washington games will be televised on Fox (10 games), CBS (3 games), NBC (1 game), ESPN (1 game) or NFL Network (1 game).
If you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of every Washington Football Team game online:
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If You’re in the Washington Football Team Market
Note: Any nationally televised games are considered “in-market” for everyone in the United States
FuboTV
Washington Channels Included: Fox, Fox 4K, CBS, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network (Fox, CBS and NBC are live in most, but not all, markets)
Other NFL Channels Included: NFL RedZone (“Sports Plus” add-on)
You can watch a live stream of every Washington game with a subscription to FuboTV’s “Starter” package (100+ total channels). If you also want NFL RedZone, both the main channel package and the “Sports Plus” add-on can be included in your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Washington games live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most games (not those on ESPN) on-demand within three days of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
Hulu With Live TV
Washington Channels Included: Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network (Fox, CBS and NBC are live in most, but not all, markets)
Other NFL Channels Included: None
You can watch a live stream of every Washington game with a subscription to Hulu With Live TV (65+ total channels). It comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Washington games live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV also comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
Sling TV
Washington Channels Included: Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network (Fox and NBC are only live in some select markets)
Other NFL Channels Included: NFL RedZone (in the “Sports Extra” add-on)
You can watch a live stream of most Washington games (no CBS) with a subscription to Sling TV’s “Sling Orange + Blue” channel package (45+ total channels). If you also want NFL RedZone, you’ll need to add the “Sports Extra” add-on. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but you can get your first month for $20 (Orange + Blue) or $35 (with Sports Extra):
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Washington games live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Vidgo
Washington Channels Included: Fox, ESPN, NFL Network (Fox is only live in some select markets)
Other NFL Channels Included: NFL RedZone
You can watch a live stream of most Washington games (no CBS or NBC) with a subscription to Vidgo (95+ total channels). This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with NFL RedZone, and you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Washington games live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
DirecTV Stream
Washington Channels Included: Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN (Fox, CBS and NBC are live in most, but not all, markets)
Other NFL Channels Included: None
You can watch most Washington games (no NFL Network) with a subscription to DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV). Fox, CBS, NBC and ESPN are included in every channel bundle, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Washington games live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Games on CBS: Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch a live stream of their local CBS station via the Prime Paramount+ channel (“Premium” plan). You can try both Amazon Prime and the Paramount+ Channel at no cost with a free trial right here:
Once you’re signed up for the Prime Paramount+ Channel, you can watch in-market NFL CBS games live on the Amazon Video app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch on your computer via the Amazon website.
If You’re out of the Washington Football Team Market
SundayTicket.TV
You can watch a live stream of every out-of-market, non-nationally televised NFL game via SundayTicket.TV. Unfortunately, the service is only available for people who live in residences where DirecTV satellite isn’t available (apartments, condos, etc.), residents of a few select metropolitan cities or college students. You can check your eligibilty and sign up here:
Once signed up, out-of-market fans can watch Washington games live on the NFL Sunday Ticket app on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Samsung Smart TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the NFL Sunday Ticket website.
DirecTV
Note that this is different from “DirecTV Stream,” which is a live-streaming service that comes with no contract and doesn’t offer SundayTicket in any of its packages.
DirecTV is a cable option, which comes with a contract, but it’s worth mentioning here since it’s the only other way to get SundayTicket and watch live out-of-market games in the United States. Plus, DirecTV is currently offering SundayTicket included at no extra cost with their “Choice” ($69.99 per month) and above TV bundles:
Once signed up for DirecTV, you can watch Washington games live on the DirecTV app on your iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV website.
If You’re in Canada
DAZN
Viewers in Canada can watch a live stream of every regular season and postseason NFL game via DAZN, which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up, viewers in Canada can watch Washington games live on the DAZN app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Samsung Smart TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game on your computer via the DAZN website.
Washington Football Team 2021 Season Preview
Washington made the playoffs with a losing record in 2020, but it was knocked out in the Wild Card round. WFT’s 7-9 mark was good enough to eke out a divisional win in a very weak NFC East division, but another losing season won’t cut it for Rivera and company.
With last year’s heroic starter Alex Smith retiring, this could very well be veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick‘s last stand. Washington added Fitzmagic this offseason, and whether the bearded veteran can improve an offense that ranked 30th overall in the NFL last year, averaging 317.3 yards and 20.9 points a game, remains to be seen.
“We looked at him as a guy that, ‘Okay, if we get all the pieces in place, can he manage and help develop and grow?’ ” Rivera said about Fitzpatrick, per The Washington Post.
“A lot like what Alex [Smith] did for us when he was on the field. Not only did he manage and help develop players, when we needed him to, he made plays for us. That’s what we’re looking for from Ryan — a guy that can manage, control, and help share some of his wisdom, some of his insight with our younger guys and help develop the team. And at the same time make big plays. And if it continues and things go well, who’s to say it doesn’t happen again next year?”
The Football Team had one of the best defenses in football last year despite a tepid offense, however. WFT allowed just 304.6 yards a game, which ranked second in the league, and the 20.6 points they surrendered per game was fourth-best in the NFL. Led by last year‘s defensive rookie of the year Chase Young, the Football Team had 47 sacks, 7.5 of which belonged to Young, who is ready to pounce in Year 2.
If Fitzpatrick can take care of the ball and put up more points this season than the team did in 2020, Washington could surprise some people.
Here’s a look at WTF’s 2021 schedule. All times are Eastern Standard:
- Week 1: 9/12 vs. Chargers, 1 PM
- Week 2: 9/16 vs. Giants, 8:20 PM
- Week 3: 9/26 at Bills, 1 PM
- Week 4: 10/3 at Falcons,1 PM
- Week 5: 10/10 vs. Saints, 1 PM
- Week 6: 10/17 vs. Chiefs, 1 PM
- Week 7: 10/24 at Packers, 1 PM
- Week 8: 10/31 at Broncos, 4:25 PM
- Week 9: BYE
- Week 10: 11/14 vs. Buccaneers, 1 PM
- Week 11: 11/21 at Panthers, 1 PM
- Week 12: 11/29 vs. Seahawks, 8:15 PM
- Week 13: 12/5 at Raiders, 4:05 PM
- Week 14: 12/12 vs. Cowboys, 1 PM
- Week 15: 12/19 at Eagles, time TBD
- Week 16: 12/26 at Cowboys, 8:20 PM
- Week 17: 1/2 vs. Eagles, 1 PM
- Week 18: 1/9 at Giants, 1 PM