NFL streaming guide
Where to watch Broncos vs Texans in 2026
It's NFL Sunday. You want the Broncos game without paying $150 for cable. Here's the legitimate playbook — broadcast network, cord-cutter options, and the $39.95 SDZ pick.
TL;DR: Broncos at Texans is an AFC West vs AFC South matchup, which means it’s an AFC game broadcast under CBS’s NFL package — most likely a Sunday 1 PM Eastern regional game on your local CBS affiliate (sometimes 4:25 PM ET if it’s the late-window national game, or NFL Network / Amazon for primetime weeks). Free with a $20 OTA antenna for in-market viewers. For households outside Denver or Houston, paid options: YouTube TV ($82.99), Hulu Live ($82.99), fuboTV ($84.99), or Slam Dunk Zone at $39.95/mo for 5,000+ HD channels including CBS — fulfilled by AccuViewTV.
| Cable / vMVPDs | Slam Dunk Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast network | Local CBS (most likely) | Local CBS via SDZ |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | $39.95 |
| Hulu + Live TV | $82.99/mo | $39.95 |
| fuboTV | $84.99/mo | $39.95 |
| OTA antenna | Free (one-time $20-$40) | $39.95 |
| Cable | $130-$185 all-in | $39.95 |
| Out-of-market access | NFL Sunday Ticket ($378/season) | Local feeds via SDZ |
Which network shows Broncos vs Texans?
The Broncos vs Texans matchup is an AFC vs AFC game, which falls under CBS’s NFL broadcast package as the rights-holder for AFC away games. The most likely scenario:
- Sunday 1 PM ET regional window: aired on local CBS affiliates in markets where the game is the regional pick.
- Sunday 4:25 PM ET national late window: if the game is flexed up as a marquee matchup.
- Thursday Night Football (Amazon Prime): if scheduled for TNF.
- Sunday Night Football (NBC): if flexed into prime-time as a high-profile matchup.
- Monday Night Football (ESPN): very rare for AFC West vs AFC South pairings.
Verify the specific week: NFL.com and the schedule on your YouTube TV/Hulu Live/SDZ guide will show kickoff time, network, and primary feed. Use the network info to pick the cheapest option that carries it.
Cord-cutter streaming options
Cord-cutter options for any NFL game in 2026:
- YouTube TV — $82.99/mo. Carries CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network. The most complete NFL coverage in vMVPDs.
- Hulu + Live TV — $82.99/mo. Same broadcast networks as YouTube TV, plus Disney+/ESPN+ bundle.
- Sling Blue — $46/mo. Carries Fox and NBC (so NFC games + Sunday Night Football). Sling Orange has ESPN but not Fox/NBC.
- fuboTV — $84.99/mo. CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network. Sports-first lineup.
- NFL+ Premium — $14.99/mo. Replays only, no live (except mobile in some markets).
- Amazon Prime Video — $14.99/mo. Includes Thursday Night Football live.
- Slam Dunk Zone — $39.95/mo. 5,000+ HD channels including major broadcast networks (CBS, Fox, NBC) and NFL Network. Fulfilled by AccuViewTV.
Free legal options (OTA antenna + apps)
Free legal options for NFL games:
- Over-the-air antenna. CBS, Fox, NBC are free with a $20-$40 indoor antenna in most metro areas. Covers Sunday afternoon and SNF games in your local market.
- NFL+ basic ($6.99/mo). Live local + primetime games on mobile only. Not free, but cheap.
- Tubi. Free streaming replays of select games (no live).
- Network apps. CBS Sports, Fox Sports, NBC Sports — some live local games free, some require TV provider authentication.
Free does have limits: out-of-market games typically require NFL Sunday Ticket ($378/season on YouTube TV) or a streaming service that carries the broadcast network airing the game. For households outside the home market of either team, paid options are usually the only path.
How Slam Dunk Zone fits in for NFL fans
Slam Dunk Zone at $39.95/mo includes the major US broadcast networks (CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC) and NFL Network in its 5,000+ HD channel lineup. For NFL households, that means coverage of Sunday afternoon games (CBS/Fox), Sunday Night Football (NBC), Thursday Night Football replays (NFL Network catch-up), and Monday Night Football (ESPN if your area carries it on the affiliate). 6 simultaneous device streams included.
Honest disclosure: NFL game-rights vary by zip code and by week. SDZ carries the broadcast networks, which carry the games, but specific game availability depends on your local affiliate. For households where the local CBS/Fox/NBC station carries the game, SDZ is the best price-per-channel pick at $39.95/mo. /checkout/ takes you there.
12-month cost: cable vs streaming vs SDZ for NFL households
Annual cost to watch every Broncos or Texans game:
- Cable steady-state: $135-$185/mo × 12 = $1,620-$2,220/year
- YouTube TV: $82.99 × 12 = $995.88/year
- Hulu + Live TV: $82.99 × 12 = $995.88/year
- fuboTV Pro: $84.99 × 12 = $1,019.88/year
- Sling Blue: $46 × 12 = $552/year (NFC games + SNF only)
- Slam Dunk Zone: $39.95 × 12 = $479.40/year
- OTA antenna: $20-$40 one-time (in-market broadcast games only)
For Broncos/Texans households specifically, the OTA antenna covers in-market games for free, and SDZ at $39.95/mo covers everything else (out-of-market broadcasts, SNF, MNF, NFL Network). Total: $39.95/mo + one-time $30 antenna. Saves $1,141/year vs cable.
The Slam Dunk Deal
Why people are dropping cable for Slam Dunk Zone
| Cable / Big Box | Slam Dunk Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $150 – $220 | $39.95 |
| Channels | 200 if you’re lucky | 5,000+ |
| Devices | 1–2, extra fees per room | Up to 6 simultaneously |
| Contract | 1–2 year lock-in | Cancel anytime |
| Sports coverage | Premium tiers cost extra | Major games included |
| Mastery & training | None | 24/7 support + cord-cutter education |
| Setup | Truck-roll + installer fee | Self-serve, Firestick-first |
Save up to $2,160 / year (Average $150 cable bill − $39.95 SDZ = ~$110 saved per month, every month.)
Frequently asked
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