Commanders vs Texans live stream: how to watch NFL online and on TV from anywhere today
Heinicke is turning the Commanders into contenders
Four wins in their last five games mean the Commanders have a chance to rise above .500 for the first time since the opening weekend of the season. It would mark a remarkable turnaround for Ron Rivera's men who were way off the pace when Carson Wentz was calling the shots. Central to their red-hot form has been Taylor Heinicke, who's surely made the starting QB spot his own. Time to nail it down. It's a cool day in Houston but the rain seems to be holding off. Read on as we explain how to watch a Commanders vs Texans live stream online from anywhere today.
Date: Sunday, November 20
Time: 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm GMT / 5am AEDT
Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Live stream: Fox via Sling TV discount or FREE fuboTV trial (US) | DAZN (CA) | NFL Game Pass (UK, AU)
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Heinicke certainly has the backing of Terry McLaurin, whose numbers have skyrocketed since the 29-year-old took the reins four weeks ago. Victories over struggling Packers and Colts teams weren't entirely unexpected, but taking down the previously unbeaten Eagles after pushing the 8-1 Vikings all the way shows how far they've come.
Lovie Smith was dealt a cursed hand at the start of the campaign, and it's of little surprise that only two teams have put fewer points on the board than the Texans this term. That victory over the Jags six weeks ago stands alone as the high point of their season.
A Commanders victory feels like the only feasible result, but one must never underestimate Washington's ability to shoot itself in the foot. Closing in on the Cowboys in the NFC East and right on the shoulder of the 49ers for the No.7 seed in the playoffs – a slip-up today would be par for the course for Commanders fans.
Can Heinicke keep rolling? Follow our guide on how to watch a Commanders vs Texans live stream wherever you are.
Commanders vs Texans streaming with Sling discount
Get your first month for half-price now. Sling TV is an affordable way to watch most of this season's nationally televised NFL games, as its Blue package includes local Fox and NBC channels in most major markets, as well as NFL Network. It usually costs $40 a month, but if you're new to the service you can get 50% off your first month. An extra $15 a month adds ESPN 1, 2 and 3 to the mix.
Commanders vs Texans live stream: how to watch NFL in the US without cable
Fans can watch the Commanders vs Texans game on Fox in the US, with kick-off set for 1pm ET / 10am PT on Sunday.
If you're already a subscriber, you can also live stream Commanders vs Texans directly through the Fox website.
How to watch Commanders vs Texans without cable
Sling TV is an OTT service that's especially good for NFL fans.
The Sling Blue package offers local Fox and NBC channels in most major markets, as well as NFL Network, thereby covering off a large number of NFL games including both primetime and local broadcasts. It normally costs $40 a month, but if you're new to the service you can get your first month half-price.
An extra $15 a month for the combined Sling Blue + Orange bundle adds access to ESPN 1, 2 and 3 to your NFL viewing arsenal - as well as getting you a raft of other premium channels.
A costlier but even more thorough alternative is FuboTV, which includes Fox, NFL Network, CBS, NBC, ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC - all the TV channels you need to tune into the NFL this season.
Prices start at $69.99 a month after a FREE FuboTV trial.
If you subscribe to Sling TV, FuboTV or any other US streaming service and find yourself unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN as outlined below - we rate ExpressVPN as the best of the best.
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How to watch Commanders vs Texans from outside your country
If you've mismatched a holiday or you're away on business and you want to watch your country's coverage from abroad, then you'll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks and regain access to the content and services you already pay for back home.
A VPN is generally perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location when the big game is on.
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Once you've chosen and installed your VPN of choice, simply open the service's corresponding app, hit 'choose location', select the appropriate country, and you'll be able to watch the broadcast as if you were back at home.
How to watch Commanders vs Texans: live stream NFL in Canada
The Commanders vs Texans kicks off at 1pm ET / 10am PT on Sunday, and is being shown on DAZN, which is live streaming every single NFL game this season.
And it's a real bargain too - DAZN costs just CA$24.99 a month or $199.99 a year.
Not only do you get every single NFL game, but DAZN is also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer!
It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).
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Commanders vs Texans live stream: how to watch NFL online in the UK
The Commanders vs Texans game kicks off at 6pm BST on Sunday evening, and NFL fans in the UK can tune in via the NFL Game Pass, which costs £74.99 for the rest of the season and shows every single game live.
Sky Sports shows up to six NFL games live each week on its dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel, as well as the live RedZone highlights show each Sunday, but the Commanders vs Texans isn't one of this week's featured fixtures.
If you want to sign up to Sky Sports, you can check out our dedicated guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices.
Don't fancy being locked in to a long, expensive contract? Consider the more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV). Now sports passes start at £11.99.
Away from the UK but still want to catch the action? Use a VPN to live stream the NFL as if you were at home.
How to watch Texans vs Commanders: live stream NFL in Australia
The Texans vs Commanders game kicks off at 5am AEDT in the early hours of Monday morning, and if you're willing to wake up for it you can tune in via the NFL Game Pass.
It's streaming every remaining game of the season live, with a subscription priced at $139.99.
It's also worth bearing in mind that 7Mate shows at least two games a week for FREE, and that ESPN, available through Foxtel, and streaming service Kayo Sports show up to six games each week. But neither of them is showing this Texans vs Commanders clash.
Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your domestic coverage.
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.