You, Me, and Every Touchdown: How to Become an NFL Devotee in 2023 (Without Getting Tackled by Subscription Costs)
Ah, the glorious 2023 NFL season. A smorgasbord of Sundays (and Mondays, Thursdays...look, there's a lot of football) filled with pigskin, epic plays, and enough commercials to stock your pantry for a year. But before you can settle in for the couch potato Olympics, there's a hurdle: how to watch every single game without needing a second mortgage.
Fear not, fellow football fanatic! This handy guide will have you navigating the world of NFL broadcasts smoother than Patrick Mahomes escaping a sack.
Channel Surfing 101: The Free-to-Air Feast
Let's start with the classics. The good ol' fashioned TV channels are still in the game (pun intended). Here's your cheat sheet:
- The Big Three: Broadcast networks like FOX, CBS, and NBC will be your go-to for many Sunday afternoon matchups. Bonus: They won't cost you a dime (except maybe for that extra bag of chips).
- Monday Night Magic: ESPN's Monday Night Football is a staple for a reason. Just fire up the WatchESPN app with your cable login and you're good to go.
But Wait, There's More! (For a Price)
Sometimes, free just doesn't cut it. You crave that Thursday Night primetime action or the thrill of NFL RedZone (think channel surfing on steroids, but all football). Here's where things get interesting:
- Streaming Services: Services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV offer packages that include the major networks and often NFL Network. Do your research though, as pricing and channel options can vary.
- The NFL Sunday Ticket Savior: This magical service lets you watch pretty much every out-of-market game. However, it can be pricey and often requires a separate subscription or comes bundled with YouTube TV.
- Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Surprise: Yep, your Prime membership unlocks Thursday Night Football. Score!
Remember: Subscription fatigue is real. Don't be afraid to mix and match! Maybe grab a friend with a different streaming service and split the cost. Sharing is caring, and sharing the cost of watching Josh Allen launch a football into the stratosphere is pure genius.
Pro Tip: There's an App for That (Literally)
Most of these channels and services have their own apps, so you can catch the game from anywhere – whether it's on your phone while pretending to work, or on the tablet while strategically avoiding that awkward family gathering.
Becoming a 2023 NFL Guru
With a little planning and this guide in your back pocket, you'll be a 2023 NFL pro in no time. Now get out there, fire up the TV (or app, or tablet...), and prepare to witness greatness (and maybe some questionable officiating calls, but that's part of the fun, right?). Just remember, with so much football to consume, don't forget to pace yourself. You wouldn't want to miss the playoffs because of a chip-induced nap.
