Getty Carson Wentz must quickly prove his doubters wrong when the Commanders host the Jaguars.
Carson Wentz last faced the Jacksonville Jaguars as the starting quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts in the final week of the 2021 NFL season. It didn’t go well, as Wentz threw for just 185 yards and suffered six sacks during a 26-11 defeat that cost the Colts a spot in the playoffs.
The Colts responded by trading Wentz to the Washington Commanders, who open the new season against a very different Jags teams. Doug Pederson has replaced Urban Meyer as head coach, while new general manager Trent Baalke added a plethora of new faces, including edge-rusher Travon Walker, the top pick in the 2022 draft.
Week 1’s game at FedEX Field is Wentz’s chance to make amends and prove he can still thrive as a starting quarterback after outstaying his welcome in Indianapolis and with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The game (1 p.m. ET) will be televised on Fox in select markets. If the game is in your market, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox in the most markets and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best options if the game is in your market, but there are some other alternatives, including some for out-of-market viewers, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch the Jaguars vs Commanders streaming live online today:
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FuboTV
Note: This is an option if the game is in your market
You can watch a live stream of Fox and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Jaguars vs Commanders 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 the game live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
Note: This is an option if the game is in your market
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox 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 Jaguars vs Commanders 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 the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.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.
Hulu With Live TV
Note: This is an option if the game is in your market
You can watch a live stream of Fox and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Jaguars vs Commanders live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include 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.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
SundayTicket.TV
Note: This is an option if the game is out of your market
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 eligibility and sign up here:
Once signed up, out-of-market fans can watch the Jaguars vs Commanders live on the NFL Sunday Ticket app or NFL Sunday Ticket website.
Compatible devices for the NFL Sunday Ticket app include 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.
DirecTV Satellite
Note: This is an option if the game is out of your market
This is different from “DirecTV Stream,” which is a live-streaming service that comes with no contract and doesn’t offer Sunday Ticket in any of its packages.
DirecTV Satellite is a cable option, which comes with a contract, but it’s worth mentioning here because for many people, it’s the only way to get Sunday Ticket and watch live out-of-market games in the United States. Sunday Ticket is currently included at no extra cost with the “Choice” ($69.99 per month) and above TV bundles:
Once signed up for DirecTV, out-of-market viewers can watch the Jaguars vs Commanders live on the DirecTV app or DirecTV website.
NFL+
You can watch in-market games live and out-of-market games as replays after their conclusion on NFL+, which comes with a free seven-day trial and then costs $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year after that:
Once you’re signed up for NFL+, you can watch the Jaguars vs Commanders live on the NFL app or NFL website.
Compatible devices for the NFL app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
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 Jaguars vs Commanders 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.
Jaguars vs Commanders Preview
Walker is part of a formidable-looking defensive front featuring fellow edge-rusher Josh Allen, who sacked Wentz twice back in January. Wentz is likely to be under pressure again thanks to an offensive line that lost All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff to the Jags in free agency.
Trai Turner has replaced Scherff, but he was one of many Commanders O-linemen who missed time during preseason. It’s something that has head coach Ron Rivera concerned, per ESPN’s John Keim:
Ron Rivera said the season opener still leaves him with a “pit” in his stomach… Said he has a lot of questions about his team because they haven’t had all their OL available; tight ends have been missing etc. “I’m anxious to see what we look like,” he said.
Those who are fresh on the line won’t just be tested by Walker and Allen. They’ll also have to deal with the pressure-crazed schemes of defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell who’s “a disciple of Todd Bowles, a man known for his aggressive defensive philosophy. Caldwell has embraced his mentor’s blitz-happy approach,” according to Zach Selby and Logan Paulsen of Commanders.com.
Wentz isn’t the only quarterback who will have to deal with the rush. Jags’ second-year signal-caller Trevor Lawerence will be the primary target for Washington’s front four, featuring three first-round picks, tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, along with end Montez Sweat.
Fortunately for the Jaguars, the fourth first-rounder, Chase Young, is on the PUP list recovering from a knee injury, but the Commanders can still threaten the pocket without him.
The Commanders can likely afford to send extra rushers on the blitz and risk man coverage against a set of wide receivers with plenty to prove. Baalke and Pederson signed Christian Kirk and Zay Jones in free agency, but neither has a history of being a legitimate No. 1 receiver.
Pederson would be wise to call a balanced game, something dependant on how effective running back James Robinson is on his first appearance since tearing his Achilles. For his part, Pederson sounds confident about the involvement of Jacksonville’s primary workhorse, per Michael DiRocco of ESPN:
Jaguars coach Doug Pederson says RB James Robinson is 100 percent back from his torn Achilles: “I think he’s there. I think he’s back.” Pederson said Robinson’s workload will depend on how he looks, but he doesn’t rule out him having his normal workload.
If the Commanders keep Lawrence’s running game under wraps, Wentz has enough weapons to get his career in Washington off to a good start. Few teams have a group of targets as versatile and talented as wide receivers Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and rookie Jahan Dotson, as well as running backs J.D. McKissic and Antonio Gibson.
Wentz has his doubters, but give him time and his arm strength will make the most of a gifted supporting cast against a Jaguars team headed in the right direction, but still a work in progress under yet another new regime.