Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson
The New York Giants (0-2) and Houston Texans (0-2) are both in the same spot. Win, and you can continue to work on recovering from a bad start. Lose, and it’s unlikely to dig yourselves out of the whole you dug.
Both will square off in the Lone Star State to continue Week 3 action on Sunday afternoon.
The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox in select areas (coverage map here). If the game is on in your market and you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can still watch a live stream of the game (or DVR it) on your computer, phone or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
Fox (live in all 32 NFL markets) is included in FuboTV’s main package, which includes 85 total channels and is largely tailored towards sports fans. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the FuboTV app.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of Cloud DVR (with the ability to upgrade to 500 hours), as well as a handy “72-Hour Lookback” feature, which will allow you to watch the game on-demand up to three days after it airs even if you forgot to record it.
In addition to their extensive Netflix-like streaming library, Hulu now also offers a bundle of 50-plus live TV channels, including Fox (live in all 32 NFL markets). You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the Hulu app.
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).
Fox (live in 17 NFL markets) is included in the “Sling Blue” channel package. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the Sling TV app.
If you can’t watch live, you can get 50 hours of cloud DVR storage as an additional add-on.
Fox Sports Go
Additionally, you can watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Fox Sports Go website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the Fox Sports Go app. You’ll need to log in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can still sign up for one of the above options and then use your FuboTV, Hulu or Sling TV credentials to sign in and watch on the Fox digital platforms.
Watch on Your Phone: NFL Mobile
Streaming of in-market and prime-time games can be watched on phones via the NFL Mobile app.
If the Game is Out of Your Market
SundayTicket.TV allows you to watch a live stream of games that are out of your market and aren’t nationally televised. The service is available for people who live in residences that can’t get satellite (apartments, condos, etc.), as well as residents of San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York City. You can check here to see if you’re eligible.
Additionally, most college students may watch out-of-market games via SundayTicket U.
Once signed up, you can watch games on your computer via the NFL Sunday Ticket website, or you can watch on your phone, tablet or other streaming device via the NFL Sunday Ticket app, which is free to download on many different devices.
Watch On-Demand: NFL Game Pass
If you’re fine watching games on-demand, another option is NFL Game Pass Domestic, which allows you to watch replays of every NFL game for a fee of $99.99 for the season. No live games are available under this service, but you’ll be able to watch them following the conclusion of games for the day.
Once signed up, you can watch games on-demand on your computer via the NFL Game Pass website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the NFL Mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on a handful of different devices.
If You’re Outside the United States & Mexico
If you’re not in the United States, surrounding territories, or Mexico, you can watch NFL games live via NFL Game Pass International. The cost of the package depends on which country you’re in.
Once signed up, you can watch games on your computer via the NFL Game Pass website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the NFL Mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on a handful of different devices.
Preview
An 0-2 start isn’t a death sentence, although it feels like one. A remarkable stat: an 0-2 team has made the playoffs for five straight seasons; last season the New Orleans Saints started 0-2 before rallying to win the NFC South.
The story so far for the Texans this season is the offensive line’s inability to keep quarterback Deshaun Watson upright. Because Watson is staying in the pocket and running less coming off a torn ACL last season, and because the line simply can’t pass block, it has been a struggle for the second-year pro. Despite some limitations, Watson still eclipsed 300 yards passing last week in a road loss to the Tennessee Titans. Both wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller, who was in danger of not playing because of a hamstring injury, looked comfortable and surprisingly explosive.
Ultimately, it was the Texans defense that failed them. Ryan Succop nailed a 31-yard field goal with 1:00 remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Titans the lead for good.
The last time the Giants’ offense scored more than 30 points in a game? That would be Tom Coughlin’s final game as head coach.
Despite explosive playmakers everywhere, including Odell Beckham Jr., Evan Engram and Saquon Barkley, the offense remains inept. Well, because the Giants and Texans have the same problem — a brutal offensive line.
Last week, Eli Manning didn’t think of looking downfield. Barkley amassed 14 receptions, tying the record for a rookie. In order for the Giants to break their ineptitude, they need bigger chunks of yardage and bigger plays on offense.