Getty Quarterback Zach Wilson will get the start for the New York Jets against the Browns in the Hall of Fame Game.
The New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns will kick the 2023 NFL preseason off in the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on August 3.
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The game (8 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on NBC, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream for free on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream.
Here’s a full rundown of how:
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of NBC and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Jets vs Browns live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include 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.
You can also watch live on the NBC Sports app or NBCSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” NBC is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Jets vs Browns live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include 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.
You can also watch live on the NBC Sports app or NBCSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Peacock TV
If you’ve used up all your free trials for other streaming services, the cheapest way to watch a live stream of the game is on Peacock TV’s Premium plan, which costs $5.99 per month:
Once signed up for Peacock, you can watch the Jets vs Browns live on the Peacock TV app or Peacock TV website.
Compatible devices for the Peacock TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Sling TV
If you’re looking for another cheap option, you can watch a live stream of NBC (live in select markets) and 40-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with NBC and other sports channels, and you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Jets vs Browns live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include 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.
You can also watch live on the NBC Sports app or NBCSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
If You Live in Canada: DAZN
Viewers in Canada can watch a live stream of every NFL game (preseason, regular season, postseason), NFL Network and NFL RedZone via DAZN, which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up, viewers in Canada can watch the Jets vs Browns live on the DAZN app or DAZN website.
Compatible devices for the DAZN app include 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.
Jets vs Browns Preview
Football is officially back with this one, although there won’t be any starters in the mix on either side.
While the Jets made a splash this offseason by trading for former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the veteran QB will not see the field at all in this game. Instead, 2021 first-round draft pick Zach Wilson will get the start for New York, while third-stringer Tim Boyle and particularly fourth-stringer Chris Streveler should also get snaps.
On the other side, Cleveland’s backups will be competing for a spot on the roster, and they’ll get a chance here with stater Deshaun Watson out. Kellen Mond will play during the first half, while rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson out of UCLA will be under center in the second half.
“Kellen’s done a great job,” Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said. “There was a period of just getting to know him early in the season last year. So he’s done everything we’ve asked him to do. I’ve been very impressed with him both in the meeting room and on the practice field. And the fun part for our players, as you know, is to play these games. So I think Kellen’s excited about the opportunity.”
One player to watch will be Jets rookie pass rusher Will McDonald IV, the team’s first-round selection this year. McDonald has been impressing so far during training camp, and he should get more chances to showcase his skill set against Cleveland.
“We have about as deep of a D-Line group as you can have in ball,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said about his squad, before name-dropping McDonald. “Aside from the quarterback, defensive line, I’ll argue, is one of the hardest positions to produce in your first year. … He has a chance to go find himself this year and figure out who he is and learn some new techniques.”
“I don’t have a lot of thoughts, but I am excited,” McDonald said about playing against the Browns. “I am going to approach it the same I do every game and the same that I do every practice. Come out there pumped and execute and do my job.”
Another player to keep an eye on will be New York’s offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, who is returning to action for the first time in over two years after battling injury.
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How to Watch Jets vs Browns Hall of Fame Game Online for Free