Broncos vs. Bears Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 4 Online Today - CNET
The Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears are both winless and have fan bases that are quickly losing hope in salvaging the season.
The Broncos just lost by 50 points to the Dolphins, and it was the first game in which quarterback Russell Wilson showed some life.
The Bears have lost by double digits in each of their first three games and have one of the league’s worst offenses behind quarterback Justin Fields. Good news: One of these two struggling teams will almost certainly win on Sunday — the Bears have never tied a game since overtime was introduced in 1974.
The Broncos and Bears kick off in Chicago at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on CBS. Here is 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 Denver and Chicago areas (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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Justin Fields’ future as first-choice QB has been brought into question following the Bears’ stunning 41-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.
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Broncos vs. Bears game today: When and where?
This Week 4 NFL fixture sees the Bears host the Broncos at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Sunday. The game will take place at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the Bears.
How to watch the Broncos vs. Bears 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.
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 Broncos vs. Bears in the US
This week’s Broncos-Bears game is on CBS, so in addition to a VPN you’ll need a live TV streaming service that carries a local CBS affiliate that’s broadcasting the game. The good news for football fans is that CBS is available on most of the major streaming services. The least expensive option is Paramount Plus.
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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.