NFL preseason football gets underway this weekend, highlighted by the matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins tonight. While several prominent players, including Kirk Cousins, are expected to sit out this game, it represents the first opportunity for fans and fantasy football enthusiasts to evaluate both teams’ performances ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
The Atlanta Falcons will face the Miami Dolphins tonight, August 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). Fans can watch the game live on NFL+ nationwide, with local broadcasts available on several channels:
– Miami, FL: CBS
– Atlanta, GA: Fox
– Augusta, GA: CBS
– Columbus, GA: ABC
– Savannah, GA: CBS
– Albany, GA: ABC
– Birmingham, AL: Fox
– Huntsville, AL: Circle
– Dothan, AL: CBS
For those without cable or who live outside local media markets, the only option to catch the game is via NFL+. The premium streaming service, available for $40 per year (or $7 per month), permits viewers to watch all NFL preseason games, including out-of-market matchups, on supported devices. Upgrading to NFL+ Premium offers access to NFL RedZone and the ability to view multiple games simultaneously.
Key features of NFL+ include:
– Access to all NFL preseason games and local/primetime regular-season games on mobile devices.
– Inclusion of the NFL Network and NFL RedZone with the premium upgrade, beneficial for fans seeking comprehensive football coverage.
For viewers in local markets without cable, Sling TV is a cost-effective way to watch the game and other major sporting events. The service offers an Orange + Blue plan, usually priced at $60 per month. However, new subscribers can take advantage of a promotion for $30 for the first month. Alternatively, the Blue plan starts at $45 per month, with a first-month cost of $22.50.
Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS; therefore, subscribers should consider adding Paramount+ to their package to ensure complete coverage of NFL games.
Key features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue plan include:
– A total of 46 channels, including local NBC, Fox, and ABC affiliates (where available).
– Access to most local and nationally broadcast NFL games at a competitive price.
– Inclusion of 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage and options to add additional sports channels with their Sports Extras add-on.
As fans eagerly await the start of the 2024-5 NFL season, Amazon’s NFL Fan Shop offers a variety of officially licensed gear, from jerseys to team flags. Great deals on merchandise and TVs for sports viewing are also available on the site.