How to watch today's Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots NFL game
You've been waiting for the 2023 NFL regular season start for six (long) months, since Super Bowl LVII on February 12, to be exact. The wait is over. Football is back. The 2023 NFL preseason is on. All is right in the sports world.
The first game of the 2023 preseason was last week, when the Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Jets by a score of 21 to 16. The next big NFL game is today, when the Houston Texans and New England Patriots both take the field for the first time this preseason.
If you're looking to watch the game, we've got a few options for you to consider.
How to watch the Texans vs. Patriots game
The preseason game between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. EDT. The game will be airing on the NFL Network. Then, stay tuned for tonight's Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks game, airing at 10 p.m. EDT tonight on NFL Network.
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More ways to watch the Texans vs. Patriots game: FuboTV
You can also catch the Houston Texans play against the New England Patriots on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just today's games.
To watch the NFL without cable, start a 7-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Fox, so you know, offers Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox"; while ESPN is the home of "Monday Night Football." ABC airs some "MNF" games, too.
In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. FuboTV starts at $75 per month.
Stream Texans vs. Patriots game on Hulu
You can watch the NFL on Hulu. The NFL Network is available to all Hulu + Live TV members. The Hulu bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football), and lots more.
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2023 NFL preseason schedule: Week 1
Looking to catch more than just tonight's games? Want to know when all your favorite teams play? We've got you. The full Week 1 preseason schedule is below.
Thursday, August 10
- Houston Texans at New England Patriots, 7:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network
- Minnesota Vikings at. Seattle Seahawks, 10:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Friday, August 11
- Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals, 7 p.m. on NFL Network
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7 p.m. on local channels
- New York Giants at Detroit Lions, 7 p.m. on local channels
- Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m. on local channels
- Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns, 7:30 p.m. on local channels
- Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals, 10 p.m. on NFL Network
Saturday, August 12
- Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. on NFL Network
- Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. on local channels
- New York Jets at Carolina Panthers, 4 p.m. on NFL Network
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys, 5 p.m. on local channels
- Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens, 7 p.m. on NFL Network
- Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, 9 p.m. on NFL Network
Sunday, August 13
- Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. on NFL Network
- San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders, 4 p.m. on NFL Network
2023 NFL preseason schedule: Week 2
Plan ahead for next week's games with the Week 2 NFL preseason schedule below.
Thursday, August 17
- Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 18
- Carolina Panthers at New York Giants, 7 p.m.
- Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 19
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.
- Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans, 4 p.m.
- Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers, 6:30 p.m.
- Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts, 7 p.m.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets, 7:30 p.m.
- Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings, 8 p.m.
- Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals, 8 p.m.
- New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m.
- Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers, 8:30 p.m.
- Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams, 9 p.m.
- Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 20
- New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers, 7:05 p.m.
Monday, August 21
- Baltimore Ravens at Washington Commanders, 8 p.m.
What to expect during the 2023-4 NFL season
The NFL Preseason runs through Aug. 27. Week 1 of the 2023-4 NFL season starts on Sept. 7, 2023, when the Detroit Lions take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are some of the key storylines to follow for the 2023-4 NFL season.
Aaron Rodgers in a new shade of green: Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers takes over from former Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady as the oldest active player in the league. All eyes will be on the 39-year-old Hard Knocks star, who traded in his Green Bay Packers uniform for a Jets green uniform after 18 seasons in Green Bay.
A-Rod is already making his mark in New York mentoring younger players like Jets CB Sauce Gardner, whom Rodgers calls a "future Hall of Famer". The Jets haven't won the Super Bowl since 1969 and haven't made the playoffs since 2010. Rodgers made the playoffs a total of nine times. The Jets have $112 million invested in Rodgers adding an tenth trip to the post season to his resume.
Geno Smith silences critics: The NFC West has always been a highly contested battleground and this season is no different. Ever since Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was given the starting quarterback in the post-Russell Wilson era, we've enjoyed seeing Smith silence naysayers. Smith led Seattle to nine wins, threw for a career-high 30 touchdowns and made the Pro Bowl last season. He's promised fans he'll improve on last season's progress with hopes of dominating the NFC West.
Brock Purdy is irrelevant no more: After going from Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft to the first last overall NFL Draft pick to play (and win) a playoff game, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is primed to solidify himself as the Niners starter, even if that means sidelining Trey Lance. Purdy's rise, from third string QB to playoff starter, dazzled fans (the NFL does love a good storyline) and we'll look forward to Purdy proving last season's postseason success was no fluke. We love a good storyline, too.
Other storylines to follow this NFL season: After sidelining for a season to recover from a torn ACL suffered during Super Bowl LVI, superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. ditched his LA Rams uniform and joined Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. This duo has potential to be as prolific as Aaron Rodgers and Devante Adams or even (throwback alert), Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison.
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