Panthers vs. Seahawks Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 3 Online Today – CNET

It’s the rare NFC game on CBS when the Seattle Seahawks host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The Seahawks evened their record at 1-1 in Detroit last week, when quarterback Geno Smith led the team on a 75-yard opening drive in overtime, capping it off with a game-winning, six-yard TD pass to Tyler Lockett. Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young is still looking for his first NFL win for the 0-2 Panthers.

The Panthers and Seahawks kick off in Seattle at 1:05 p.m. PT (4:05 p.m. ET) on CBS. Here’s how you can watch, even if the game isn’t available on your local CBS channel.

The game will be shown on TV in the Seattle area (according to 506 Sports) on live TV streaming services, but there may be cases where you’re blocked because of an internet location glitch or just want an added layer of privacy for streaming. 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, or VPN.

Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.  

Read more: NFL 2023: How to Watch and Stream Games and RedZone With or Without Cable

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Those looking for CBS’ Sunday games will be able to stream them on Paramount Plus with its $6 per month Essentials tier. You can check for yourself if your area has live CBS streaming here.

Read our Paramount Plus review.

Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local CBS stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. They all cost far more than Paramount Plus, but they also carry many live channels, including football broadcasting channels like Fox and ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.

If you live in an area where the game is being broadcast, 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, though you will need to make sure you have good reception.  

Quick tips for streaming Panthers vs. Seahawks 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.

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