I can watch games on NFL Network, NBC, FOX, CBS & ESPN+ all with a single streaming subscription to Direct TV. I do need Prime Video to see the Thursday night games. From the best I can tell, that will cover all nationally broadcast games and all games broadcast to my local market except for maybe 5.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/youtube-netflix-fox-play-special-162458013.html
YouTube, Netflix, Fox are in play for special five-game 2026 package
As the NFL embarks on an effort to renegotiate its various full-season TV packages, the league continues to shop a five-game package of games to be televised during the 2026 season.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, YouTube, Netflix, and Fox are in play for the five-game mini-slate.
As we understand it, the NFL has presented a menu consisting of more than five potential games, with the bidders having the ability to pick the five specific games they want.
The options are believed to include the Week 1 game in Australia, a Thanksgiving eve game (which is not official but apparently inevitable), a second Black Friday game, and a Christmas Eve game, among others.
I would only need Netflix or YouTube if they get the rights to the 5 game package. Games streamed on Paramount+ can be seen on local CBS affiliates. Sunday Ticket is needed only if you want to see absolutely every Sunday afternoon game and has been needed to do that ever since it was created. Most people are satisfied with seeing the local broadcasts.
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