Getty Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
The Los Angeles Chargers will play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Los Angeles will look to improve upon their 3-2 start, while Cleveland aim break their .500 record of 2-2.
The game is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS 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:
If you have Amazon Prime or start a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, you can watch all CBS content (both live and on-demand) via the CBS Amazon Channel, which also comes with a 7-day free trial.
Once you’re signed up for both Amazon Prime and the CBS channel, you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Amazon website, or you can watch on your tablet or streaming device via the Amazon Video app.
This service is available live in all 32 NFL markets.
CBS (live in 28 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 CBS (live in 29 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).
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
The Browns are confident that they have what it takes to overpower Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. “Being at home this year, where it’ll be harder for him to make checks if we have a loud crowd, will be an advantage to us,” said Browns linebacker Joe Schobert. “It’ll be harder for them to change every single play that will be perfectly what they want. I think that’s hopefully an advantage that we’ll have this year over last year.”
Rivers did state that the Browns are still a team on the rise, however, and they aren’t to be taken for granted. “I just remember last year leaving the game thinking it was a heck of a group, really,” he said. “They’re even healthier than they were then, and they’ve added some pieces. I think the biggest thing that stands out is that they’re taking the ball away. I think they’re leading the league in the differential, and it’s a good defense. They’re playing well. Obviously, I think the longer they’re in that scheme together with [Browns defensive coordinator] Gregg Williams, the better they’re going to be because he’s multiple and does a ton of different things. Never lets you get comfortable.”
Rivers added that the team was only a step or two away from being a powerhouse. “If you keep a group together defensively, then the better and better they’re going to get at doing it and that’s what’s showing up this year,” he explained. “They’re a few plays away here and there from having won them all this year. They probably feel they should have and they’ve certainly had an opportunity to win them all, so it will be a heck of a challenge for us.”
Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley feels that the running game is the key to defeating the Browns. “You really should start with their running game. They’ve got three really good backs,” he told Chargers.com. They’re number one in rushing attempts in the league, second in the league in rushing. Different styles, too — big backs, quick backs. You can tell it’s a team that’s playing with lots of confidence right now and they’re executing pretty well.”