When to watch Washington Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Sunday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT)
Where to watch
- The Commanders and Falcons game will air on CBS, with Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt on the call.
The Commanders didn’t skip a beat last week without their starting quarterback. With Jayden Daniels sidelined, Marcus Mariota led the offense, gaining 400 yards and scoring 34 points in a blowout win against the Raiders. The Commanders are in Atlanta today to take on the Falcons, who suddenly have a big issue at quarterback.
Michael Penix Jr. had a gruesome performance in last week’s shocking 30-0 loss in Carolina. He was so bad that he was pulled in favor of veteran Kirk Cousins in the second half. Perhaps a return home and playing under the dome in Atlanta will cure what ails Penix Jr. and the Falcons’ offense.
The Commanders and Falcons kick off at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on CBS. Here’s how you can watch or stream it live, even if the game isn’t available on your local CBS channel.
The game will be shown on TV in the DC and Atlanta areas (according to 506 Sports) and on live TV streaming services, but there may be cases where you’re blocked because of an internet location glitch. There is an option that doesn’t require subscribing to something like NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plus, or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network.
Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.
How to watch the Commanders vs. Falcons game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, plus it’s a great idea for when you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
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Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US and Canada, as long as you’ve got a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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How to watch Commanders vs. Falcons in the US
Sunday’s Commanders vs. Falcons game is on CBS. The good news for football fans is that CBS is available on four of the five major live TV streaming services, but not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries CBS in your area. You can also stream games broadcast on CBS with Paramount Plus.
All the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
An over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for CBS. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, although you will need to make sure you have good reception.
Quick tips for streaming the Commanders vs. Falcons game using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.